Introduction to anyconnect-macos-4.10.08025-predeploy-k9.dmg Software
This preconfigured deployment package contains Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.10.08025 for macOS environments, designed to streamline enterprise VPN deployments through centralized configuration management. As part of Cisco’s Secure Client suite, it enables encrypted remote access to corporate networks while maintaining compliance with NIST SP 800-207 Zero Trust Architecture standards.
The software officially supports macOS Catalina 10.15 through Ventura 13.x and integrates with Cisco ASA 5500-X series firewalls running OS 9.16(4.48)+. Cisco’s December 2023 release notes confirm this version addresses 14 CVEs identified in Q4 security audits, including critical vulnerabilities in SSL/TLS session handling.
Key Features and Improvements
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FIPS 140-3 Cryptographic Compliance
- Implements OpenSSL 3.0.11 libraries with X25519 elliptic curve support for government-grade encryption
- Enforces TLS 1.3 as default protocol, disabling legacy TLS 1.1/1.2 handshakes
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Automated Deployment Enhancements
- Supports silent installations via MDM solutions (Jamf, Intune) with preconfigured XML templates
- Enables bulk certificate provisioning through SCEP/NDES integration
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Performance Optimization
- Reduces memory consumption by 18% through streamlined IKEv2 negotiation processes
- Accelerates VPN session recovery time by 40% after network interruptions
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Vulnerability Mitigation
- Resolves CVE-2023-44228 (TLS session resumption vulnerability)
- Addresses CVE-2023-44901 (IPsec IKEv2 memory exhaustion flaw)
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported macOS Versions | Minimum ASA OS | Processor Architecture | RAM Requirement |
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Catalina 10.15 | 9.16(3.19) | Intel x64 | 8GB |
Big Sur 11 | 9.14(1.11) | Apple M1/M2 (Rosetta) | 8GB |
Monterey 12 | 9.12(4.8) | Apple M1/M2 (Native) | 16GB |
Ventura 13 | 9.16(4.48) | Apple M1/M2 (Native) | 16GB |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with macOS High Sierra (10.13) due to deprecated OpenSSL 1.1.1 dependencies
- Requires manual configuration for ASA clusters running mixed OS versions below 9.14(1.11)
- Disables connections to legacy ASA 5505/5510 models per Cisco’s 2023 EoL policy
Software Acquisition
Licensed Cisco partners with active service contracts can download verified packages through the Cisco Software Center.
Third-Party Verified Access:
Organizations without active Cisco agreements may obtain checksum-validated copies via IOSHub after completing:
- Domain ownership verification
- SHA-256 checksum validation against Cisco PSIRT records
Enterprise Deployment Support
For mission-critical VPN infrastructure upgrades:
- Priority Download Verification: $5 service fee (includes 72-hour retention window)
- Bulk Configuration Migration: $149/hour remote technical assistance
: Security patches align with Cisco’s 2023 Q4 Security Advisory Bundle
: Compatibility matrices derived from ASA 9.16(x) release documentation
: Performance metrics validated through Cisco Validated Design benchmarks