Anyconnet SSL VPN

 Using the client for full tunnel

Requirement:
New Admin user needs full interactive access to both the ASA and internal network devices
Solution: Anyconnect Client

Properties:
Connection profile: admin-con-profile
group: admin-group

admin-user-1 address from pool: 10.0.0.51-100, this pool of address is from inside network
admin-user-1 tunnel only to 10.0.0.0/24

Default behavior of SSL anyconnect is full tunneling. If we want to restrict some traffic we can use split tunneling.

We can use Anyconnect with both SSL and ipsec or we can choose any one of them.

To see any connect session details
show vpn-sessiondb anyconnect

Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN is a secure remote access solution provided by Cisco Systems. It allows users to securely connect to corporate networks and access internal resources from remote locations over the internet. AnyConnect SSL VPN is part of Cisco's broader AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client suite, which offers additional features beyond SSL VPN, including IPsec VPN, posture assessment, and endpoint security.

Key features of Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN include:

1. **Secure Remote Access**: AnyConnect SSL VPN provides secure remote access to corporate networks and resources from any location with internet connectivity. Users can establish encrypted VPN tunnels to access internal applications, file shares, intranet sites, and other resources.

2. **SSL/TLS Encryption**: AnyConnect SSL VPN uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols to encrypt all traffic between the user's device and the corporate network. This ensures confidentiality and integrity of data transmission over untrusted networks.

3. **Clientless Access**: AnyConnect SSL VPN supports clientless access for users who do not have the AnyConnect VPN client software installed on their devices. Users can connect to the SSL VPN gateway using a standard web browser and access internal resources via a web-based portal.

4. **AnyConnect VPN Client**: AnyConnect SSL VPN also provides a dedicated VPN client software called AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, which offers advanced features and capabilities beyond clientless access. The AnyConnect client is available for various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

5. **Multi-Factor Authentication**: AnyConnect SSL VPN supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods, such as username/password credentials, one-time passwords (OTP), smart cards, and biometric authentication, to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access.

6. **Endpoint Security**: AnyConnect SSL VPN includes endpoint security features, such as host checking and posture assessment, to verify the security compliance of remote devices before granting access to the network. This helps ensure that only secure and properly configured devices can connect to the VPN.

7. **Granular Access Control**: AnyConnect SSL VPN allows administrators to define granular access control policies based on user roles, groups, IP addresses, and other contextual attributes. This enables fine-grained control over who can access specific network resources and services.

8. **Integration with Cisco Security Solutions**: AnyConnect SSL VPN integrates seamlessly with other Cisco security solutions, such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), to provide comprehensive security posture assessment and threat detection capabilities.

Overall, Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN is a versatile and scalable remote access solution that enables secure connectivity for mobile users, teleworkers, and remote branch offices while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate resources. It is widely used by organizations of all sizes and industries to facilitate remote work, enhance productivity, and strengthen network security.