Cisco VPN Client

Pros

• Basic, slim interface. All you need to get connected and nothing more.
• Lightweight. Doesn't add a heavy system load.
• Designed by Cisco, a leader in networking and security.

Cons

• Ugly interface.
• Not intuitive if you're not used to VPNs or computer networking.

What is the Cisco VPN Client for Mac?

This is a Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network) client app, designed for Mac OSX systems. It's just the client version that you would use to connect to an existing VPN. You don't build a VPN with this.

It's a low-profile app that runs in the background and has a decent set of notifications to let you know whether you're connected or not. For people with multiple VPN servers, the drop-down menu is good enough.

Streamlined, Barebones, and Secure

If you don't like a lot of visuals or bells and whistles flashing at you, Cisco's VPN client is it.

This is one of those tools that is mostly just a grey box with buttons to press and fields to fill out. It's not a lot of information if you know how to use a VPN already.

If you don't know how to use a VPN and you're a visual learner, make sure to read the manual or watch a how-to video first. All of the information you need is in the help menu and the guide, but this isn't a hand-holding app.

Why Would You Need A VPN Client?

Most people downloading this app will do so because their work, school, or organization network requires a VPN.

Virtual private networks are good ways to protect networks from hackers at a basic level. One of the easiest ways to break into a network is to steal a computer and get basic passwords, and VPNs make that harder.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Basic, slim interface. All you need to get connected and nothing more.
• Lightweight. Doesn't add a heavy system load.
• Designed by Cisco, a leader in networking and security.

Cons

• Ugly interface.
• Not intuitive if you're not used to VPNs or computer networking.