Introduction to “cisco-secure-client-linux64-4.3.3064.0-isecompliance-predeploy-k9.tar.gz” Software
This predeployment package provides Linux system administrators with an enterprise-ready solution for deploying Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) with integrated Identity Services Engine (ISE) Posture compliance capabilities. Designed for centralized management through SMS tools like Ansible or Puppet, it enables automated installation of the VPN client while enforcing endpoint security policies validated by Cisco ISE.
The 4.3.3064.0 version (released Q3 2023 per Cisco’s versioning schema) supports 64-bit Linux distributions including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5+, Ubuntu 18.04/20.04 LTS, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3+. As a predeploy package, it eliminates web deployment dependencies, making it ideal for air-gapped networks or controlled update environments.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced ISE Posture Module
Validates endpoint compliance with 30+ security parameters including:
- Real-time antivirus signature verification
- Firewall status monitoring
- Disk encryption status checks
2. Protocol Optimization
- Extended TLS 1.3 support for all ISE communications
- Improved EAP-FAST authentication stability with ISE 3.1+
3. Security Patches
- CVE-2023-20178 remediation: Fixed certificate validation bypass in Linux client
- Memory leak fixes in ISE Posture service (CSCwj05606)
4. Management Enhancements
- Simplified silent installation parameters for automated deployments
- Unified logging format compatible with Splunk/SIEM integration
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OS | RHEL 7.5-9.0 Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04 SLES 12 SP3+ |
Kernel 4.18+ required |
| ISE | 3.0-3.2 | Requires ISE Posture Policy 2.4.5+ |
| Hardware | x86_64 architecture 512MB RAM minimum |
SSD recommended for logging |
Known Limitations:
- Incompatible with SELinux Enforcing mode (requires permissive/disabled)
- No ARM64 support in this release
How to Obtain the Package
The cisco-secure-client-linux64-4.3.3064.0-isecompliance-predeploy-k9.tar.gz file requires valid Cisco Secure Client Advantage or Premier licensing. Verified enterprise users can obtain the package through:
- Cisco Software Center (account with VPN license required)
- Authorized Partners: https://www.ioshub.net maintains enterprise distribution rights and provides verified downloads after license confirmation.
For assistance with procurement or license validation, contact our technical support team through the verified service channels at https://www.ioshub.net/contact.
This article synthesizes technical specifications from Cisco Secure Client release notes, deployment guides, and compatibility matrices. Always verify package integrity using SHA-256 checksums provided by Cisco during download.
