Cisco Secure Client (Mac): Installation and Connection

This document provides instructions for installing and connecting to UW-Stout's VPN service using the Cisco Secure Client.

Installing Cisco Secure Client

The Cisco Secure Client can be installed from Self Service (Staff) or Managed Software Center (Students). See Below:

Installing Secure Client using Self Service (Faculty/Staff)

 Find Cisco Secure Client in the "Security and Remote" category of Self Service.

Cisco Secure Client Install Icon

Faculty and staff can independently install many campus-licensed software titles using the Self Service application on your campus-owned Apple computer.

  1. Locate the Self Service app in your Applications folder and double-click it to launch it.

    Self Service Icon


  2. Choose your UW-Stout Account (if needed) and enter your password, then click Sign In.  You may have to do second factor authentication if this is the first time you've signed in for a bit.

    Authentication Screen



  3. Self Service opens.  Click Catalog from the column on the left.  Then you can click All or choose a particular category for the software you're looking for.
    Catalog screen


  4. To install an application, click the Install button next to the icon.  Or, if you click the icon or title, you can read the description first, and then click Install. Once installation is complete, you're ready to use the application.  You will find the application in your Applications folder.
Example Application           

 

Installing Secure Client using Managed Software Center (Students)

 Search for Cisco Secure Client in Managed Software Center

 Cisco Secure Client Icon in Managed Software Center

  1. Double-Click the Managed Software Center icon in your Applications folder.

    Managed Software Center Icon


  2. You can see the software available for installation through Managed Software Center.  (If this is your very first time opening Managed Software Center, it will take you to the Updates page first.  Just click Software on the left side of the screen once the update process completes.)

    Managed Software Center environment


  3. In this example, we'll install the Chrome web browser.  Click the Install button under Chrome.

    All Items in Managed Software Center

  4. The software will download and install.


    Chrome Install


  5. That's it!  Chrome is now installed on your computer, and you will receive a notification when an update is available.

Connecting to VPN using Cisco Secure Client

To connect to VPN from your Apple computer: 

  1. Run Cisco Secure Client located in the Cisco folder in your Applications Folder.

    Cisco Secure Client Application Icon



  2. Click on Connect.

    Cisco Secure Client Window

  3. Enter your UW-Stout username and password when prompted.

 


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Doc ID:
110155
Owned by:
Jeremy K. in UW Stout
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Created:
2021-04-07
Updated:
2026-05-18
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