Cisco Secure Client (Windows) - Installation and Connection

This document details the Cisco Secure Client installation for those with access to high risk systems or data from on or off campus

Requirements

The Secure Client VPN client requires that your computer be provided by the University and managed by IT.

Installing Secure Client using Company Portal (Faculty/Staff)

Clients requiring VPN access who need to install the Cisco Secure Client can do so by searching for "Cisco Secure" in the Company Portal.

Launching Company Portal

Click the Windows Start Menu or use the Taskbar Search Bar.
Type Company Portal and select the app from the results.
Company Portal will open. By default, it displays the Home tab. This will show you featured software, as well as the newest software added to the Company Portal.

Installing Software

Select the software you want to install
Click the Install button

Uninstalling Software

Select the software you want to uninstall
Click the Uninstall button

Installing Secure Client using Company Portal (Students)

How to install software on Student PCs using the Company Portal.

Click on the Company Portal Icon in your Start Menu.
Company Portal will open. By default it displays the Home tab. This will show you featured software, as well as the newest software added to the Company Portal.
To view all available apps, click the Apps tab on the left hand side.
To install an application, please select the app you want and then click the Install button.
Wait for the installation to complete.

Using Secure Client VPN

Once the client is installed, you can launch it from the Start Menu or the Notification Area of the Windows Task-bar (near the clock).

Secure Client Start Menu

Off Campus Students and Faculty/Staff

For off-campus users without a Stout device, we offer an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This virtual desktop mimics using a campus device and provides access to necessary tools.

To request an AVD, please email the helpdesk at techdesk@uwstout.edu with the following details:

For Students:

Instructor's name
Class name and section
Purpose for AVD (e.g., Microsoft Project, accessing files)

For Faculty/Staff:

Purpose for AVD (e.g., Microsoft Project, accessing files)