Prerequisites for configuring application-based VPN tunnels

Review these prerequisites before configuring application-based VPN tunnels.

Licensing prerequisites

  • Secure Client Premier, or Secure Client Advantage.

  • Essentials license must allow export-controlled functionality.

    To verify this functionality in Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center, choose Administration > Licenses > Specific Licenses.

General prerequisites

  • Configure a remote access VPN policy in Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center.

  • Install and configure a third-party Mobile Device Manager (MDM).

    You must configure the applications allowed over the VPN in the MDM and enroll each device to the MDM server.

  • Download Cisco AnyConnect Enterprise Application Selector from Cisco Software Download Center.

    You need this tool to define the per-app VPN policy.