NOTE: If you have an FBRI-provided Mac, the Cisco Anyconnect Client is already installed. Please skip to Starting the VPN Client below.

• I had trouble enabling Anyconnect CISCO extensions as I could not find the allow button in system preferences. I tried with DynDuo's method and it fixed my issue. After I rebooted my mac and disabled SIP, the allow button came back. Anyone got caught in the same issue should give a shot with DynDUO's method.
• Nov 12, 2020 This document provides instructions for downloading and installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client after the release of macOS Big Sur. Big Sur is macOS 11.0. And now requires users to open security preferences when installing Cisco Anyconnect. This step is required with changes to macOS security. Cisco AnyConnect Socket Filter.
• Nov 29, 2020 A new version of Cisco AnyConnect Mobility Client is now available to support macOS Big Sur (macOS 11). Cisco AnyConnect is used to access McGill's virtual private network (VPN), which allows you to connect from home or off-campus to protected internal resources, such as the uPrint system, Workday, Banner and desktop computers on campus.
• Here we have a Configuration Profile, used to allow Cisco Anyconnect VPN on a macOS 10.15 As you can see, I’ve just provided the Team ID and it was good. But with Big Sur, it’s not enough.

Installing the VPN Client

Macos Big Sur Cisco Anyconnect

1. Download the AnyConnect VPN client for Mac OS X.
2. In your Downloads folder, double-click the file you just downloaded to open it. An icon will appear on the desktop called AnyConnect, and a separate window will open.
3. Double-click on AnyConnect.mpkg to run the installer, then follow the steps to complete the installation.
4. When you see this screen, UN-check everything with the exception of VPN: (VPN option grayed out? Go here.)
   • Starting with macOS 10.13 High Sierra: During the installation, you will be prompted to enable the AnyConnect software extension in the System Preferences -> Security & Privacy pane. The requirement to manually enable the software extension is an operating system requirement.

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Starting the VPN Client

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1. In your Applications folder, go to the Cisco folder and double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
   
2. Enter vpn.vtc.vt.edu in the Ready toConnect to field, then press the Connect button.
3. Enter your FBRI username and password, then click OK.
4. A banner window will appear. Click Accept to close that window. You are now connected!

Disconnecting the VPN Client

When you are finished using the VPN, remember to disconnect (failing to disconnect can result in being unable to access resources if you are on-site at the Research Institute).

1. Click the AnyConnect client icon located in the menu bar near the top right corner of your screen.
2. Select Quit.

Overview

Big Sur Cisco Anyconnect Download

Sky go the good doctor. This document provides instructions for downloading and installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client after the release of macOS Big Sur. Big Sur is macOS 11.0. and now requires users to open security preferences when installing Cisco Anyconnect. Enpass or 1password. This step is required with changes to macOS security.

Cisco Anyconnect Big Sur Attention Required

Cisco AnyConnect Socket Filter

1. After installing Cisco AnyConnect, click Open Security Preferences when the System Extension Blocked pop-up appears.
   
2. Click Allow when the Security & Privacy window opens.
   

Cisco Anyconnect Windows 10

Note: Enabling this system extension is required. This action will only need to be taken when AnyConnect is first downloaded.