Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is an endpoint security agent from Cisco. Its core component is VPN/ZTNA for secure access to corporate resources and private applications from endpoints. Modules are available on top, such as Cisco Secure Endpoint and Cisco Umbrella Roaming for cloud-delivered security when off the VPN, and network visibility when paired with Cisco Secure Network Analytics. Integration with Cisco XDR is possible. The client is installed on an organisation's own devices and managed through a cloud-based management console.
Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, California, in the United States and is subject to US jurisdiction, including the CLOUD Act. Cisco publishes a GDPR position: it holds EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification, approved Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) and a Master Data Protection Agreement with EU model clauses, and acts mainly as a processor for customer content. Where data from the cloud modules is stored is not specifically stated. The product is not open source. European organisations can assess the VPN layer alongside European or open-source alternatives.