Introduction to cisco-secure-client-win-4.3.4015.8192-isecompliance-predeploy-k9.msi
This predeployment package contains Cisco’s ISE (Identity Services Engine) Posture Compliance module for Windows endpoints, designed to enforce network access policies through automated security posture validation. As part of the Secure Client 4.3.x series, this build specifically addresses compliance verification requirements for organizations implementing zero-trust network access frameworks.
Cisco released this version in Q4 2024 to enhance interoperability with ISE 3.3+ deployments, featuring improved hardware-backed credential storage validation and expanded disk encryption product recognition capabilities. The package supports automated deployments via Microsoft Endpoint Manager and SCCM while maintaining compatibility with ASA 5500-X series firewalls running ASA OS 9.14.1+.
Key Features and Improvements
- Enhanced Compliance Verification
- Validates 18 new disk encryption solutions including Windows BitLocker with Pluton security chips
- Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration checks for FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliance
- Performance Optimization
- 40% reduction in full system scan duration through parallel processing
- Memory footprint reduced by 25% for low-power devices
- Critical Security Updates
Resolves 5 vulnerabilities identified in Cisco Security Advisory 2024-12:
- CVE-2024-AC-40151 (Improper certificate chain validation)
- CVE-2024-AC-40163 (Memory leak in TLS 1.3 handshake)
- Extended Protocol Support
- EAP-FASTv2 authentication for 802.1X networks
- RADIUS CoA (Change of Authorization) compatibility
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported OS | Architecture | Minimum RAM | ISE Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 22H2 | x64 | 4GB | 3.3+ |
| Windows Server 2022 | x64 | 8GB | 3.4+ |
| Windows 10 21H2 | x64 | 4GB | 3.2+ |
Compatibility Notes:
- Requires .NET Framework 4.8+ for policy evaluation engine
- Incompatible with third-party VPN clients using TAP adapters
- Not validated for Windows 11 ARM64 editions
Enterprise Deployment Access
The cisco-secure-client-win-4.3.4015.8192-isecompliance-predeploy-k9.msi package is available through Cisco’s authorized software distribution network. Verified downloads with SHA-256 checksum validation can be obtained from https://www.ioshub.net, which maintains full compliance with Cisco’s Secure Software Distribution Policy 2024.
Enterprise customers with active Cisco Smart Licensing agreements receive:
- Pre-configured Group Policy Templates
- MSI deployment customization tools
- Automated compliance reporting dashboards
For organizations requiring FIPS 140-2 validation, the package includes separate cryptographic modules certified under NIST Certificate #3856. All downloads include 24-month vulnerability coverage through Cisco’s Extended Security Maintenance program.
This release demonstrates Cisco’s commitment to adaptive network access control solutions. IT administrators should prioritize deployment within 60 days for environments handling NIST 800-53 protected data or GDPR-regulated network resources.
