How to set up Cisco AnyConnect VPN?
Download pkg images from Cisco site. Go to Objects > Object Management > VPN > AnyConnect File > Add AnyConnect File. Add more packages depending on your requirements. 2. Remote access wizard Go to Devices > VPN > Remote Access > Add a new configuration.
What is a remote access VPN?
A remote access VPN means your remote employees can log on to your office network from anywhere — home, traveling, in transit — that has access to the internet. They then have access to all your company resources, and somehow your data is *still* secure, even if they’re using (gasp!) public Wifi.
What remote access options does Vava support?
VA supports remote access with two different applications 1. Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) and 2. CISCO RESCUE VPN Client. The Citrix Access Gateway is designed for users that do not have VA Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) – CAG is a good option to allow users access to general applications such as email and chat.
Which VPN for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)?
This is designed and recommended to be the sole VPN solution for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) devices. RESCUE GFE provides a security posture check and ensures VA data is encrypted from the end device into the VA trusted network.
How to request remote access VA?
You may request remote access by visiting the Remote Access Self Service Portal ( only available while on VA's internal network).
How to disable automatic server selection in VPN?
In the VPN tab of the setting screen, uncheck Enable automatic server selection. Close the settings.
What is a rescue GFE?
RESCUE GFE provides a security posture check and ensures VA data is encrypted from the end device into the VA trusted network. Prior to the device connecting and being allowed onto the VA trusted network the system is checked for multiple security baselines.
Is VA responsible for non-VA websites?
This page includes links to other websites outside our control and jurisdiction. VA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of non-VA Web sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy or terms and conditions of those sites to fully understand what information is collected and how it is used.
Does RESCUE GFE support Windows 10?
This software is installed on all GFE laptops prior to being provided to the user. Currently RESCUE GFE supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and MAC OSX.
What is VPN in the internet?
Virtual private network (VPN) – Established a connection over an existing network, typically the public Internet, that is secured through authentication and encryption methods. IPsec VPN – Establishes a VPN over the public Internet using the standard IPsec mechanism.
Why is remote access important?
Why is Secure Remote Access Important? With the proliferation of internet-connected devices, an organization’s workforce is no longer sequestered to a single location. Instead, an organization may have employees connecting to their internal network and accessing sensitive data from locations across the globe.
How Does F5 Handle Secure Remote Access?
F5 has a host of access security solutions purpose-built to keep good traffic flowing and bad traffic out. BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) lets you create identity-aware, context-based access policies, implement an SSO solution, and create an SSL VPN.
What is SSL VPN?
SSL VPN – Uses Secure Sockets Layer protocol, an authentication and encryption technology built into every web browser, to create a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network, like the Internet .
What is a security policy?
It can refer to any security policy or solution that prevents unauthorized access to your network or sensitive data. With the proliferation of internet-connected devices, an organization’s workforce is no longer sequestered to a single location.
How to create a null route for remote access?
create a null route for network used for remote access users, defined in section c. Just go to Devices > Device Management > Edit > Routing > Static Route > Add route:
What certificates are needed for AnyConnect?
Certificates are essential when you configure AnyConnect. Only RSA based certificates are supported in SSL and IPSec. Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm certificates (ECDSA) are supported in IPSec, but it's not possible to deploy new AnyConnect package or XML profile when ECDSA based certificate is used. It means that you can use it for IPSec, but you will have to predeploy AnyConnect package and XML profile to every user and any change in XML profile will have to be manually reflected on each client (bug: CSCtx42595 ). Additionally the certificate should have Subject Alternative Name extension with DNS name and/or IP address to avoid errors in web browsers.
What version of VPN is Firepower Threat Defense?
This document provides a configuration example for Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) version 6.2.2 and later, that allows remote access VPN to use Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2). As a client, Cisco AnyConnect will be used, which is supported on multiple platforms.
How to get a certificate for FTD appliance?
There are several methods to obtain a certificate on FTD appliance, but the safe and easy one is to create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), sign it and then import certificate issued for public key, which was in CSR. Here is how to do that:
Can VPN traffic come from pool?
This means, that you need to allow traffic coming from pool of addresses on outside interface via Access Control Policy. Although the pre-filter or access-control rule is added intending to allow VPN traffic only, if clear-text traffic happens to match the rule criteria, it is erroneously permitted.