Installing and Configuring Cisco Secure Client VPN (macOS)

1. From your Applications list, open the Self-Service app.
   Note: If you do not have the Self-Service app, see this article to enroll your WKU-Owned Mac in our management system.
2. Locate the Cisco Secure Client app. 
3. Click (Re)Install.
4. After a few minutes, the app will appear in your Applications list.
5. Continue to Configuring Cisco VPN below.

1. Go here from the computer on which you will use Cisco VPN.
2. Under Cisco Secure Client macOS, click Download.
3. Save and open installation file.
4. Note: You may have to allow the application to be installed from an unidentified developer. Please see this article for assistance. 
5. Click Continue.
6. Click Continue again.
7. Agree to the License Agreement.
8. Click Continue.
9. Click Install.
   Note: You may be prompted to enter your macOS username and password.
10. You will be prompted to allow AnyConnect VPN Service. Click Open System Settings.
11. Click General.
12. Click Login Items.
13. Click to toggle on Cisco Secure Client - AnyConnect VPN Service.
14. Click Modify Settings.
     Note: You may be prompted to enter your macOS username and password.
15. Once installed, click Close.
16. Continue to Configuring Cisco VPN below.

1. From your Applications list, open the Cisco Secure Client app.
2. In the box type: wkuvpn.wku.edu
3. Click Connect.
4. A new window will appear with a WKU email login page. Enter your WKU Email Address into Email, phone or Skype field.
5. Click Next.
6. Enter your NetID password into the Password field.
7. Click Next.
8. A Microsoft MFA push notification will be sent to your smart device. Tap on Microsoft MFA push notification and enter displayed code.
9. Click either yes or no on the Stay signed in? page. You will then be connected to the WKU VPN.

Note: Selecting Yes will not reduce the number of times you must verify your sign-in with Microsoft MFA when connecting to the VPN using the Cisco Secure Client. Multi-factor verification is mandatory upon every connection.

10. Once connected, the Cisco Secure Client icon will appear in your notification center.
11. Once you have connected to the Cisco VPN you may use WKU services in the same way you would as if you were on campus. Should you need to connect the the network drives (S:\, P:\ or U:\) please see this article.