Optional configurations for Windows CE, Mac, and Linux clients are added for completion.ĬSD is used in conjunction with SSL VPN technology (Clientless SSL VPN, Thin-Client SSL VPN, or SSL VPN Client (SVC)). This example primarily covers the installation and configuration of CSD on the ASA 5500 Series for Windows clients.
Refer to the New Feature Enhancement - Secure Desktop on Vista section of the Release Notes for Cisco Secure Desktop, Release 3.3, for more information. Previously, Cisco Secure Desktop was limited to computers that ran Windows XP or 2000. Note: CSD Release 3.3 now lets you configure Cisco Secure Desktop to run on remote computers that run Microsoft Windows Vista. CSD can be configured for Windows, Macintosh, Windows CE, and Linux devices on these platforms:Ĭisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 SeriesĬisco routers that run Cisco IOS ® Software Releases 12.4(6)T and laterĬisco VPN 3000 Series concentrators Version 4.7 and laterĬisco WebVPN Module on Catalyst 65 Series routers Macintosh, Linux, and Windows CE have access only to the Cache Cleaner, Web Browsing, and File Access features.
Windows can be configured with the full security benefits of CSD. This vault area is encrypted during sessions and completely removed at the end of an SSL VPN session. CSD provides a separate partition on a user's workstation for session activity. Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) extends the security of SSL VPN technology.