User Log In And Log Out; Logging In; Logging Out; Configuring And Using User Profiles - Cisco 5505 - ASA Firewall Edition Bundle Administrator's Manual

Configuring and Using User Profiles

For Windows Vista users who use the Internet Explorer browser, you must add the security appliance to
Note
the list of trusted sites, as described in
Explorer), page

User Log In and Log Out

You might find it useful to provide the following instructions to your remote users.

Logging In

Your system administrator has assigned you a remote access username and password. Before you log in,
you must get this information from your system administrator.
Step 1 Enter your remote access username in the Username field.
Step 2 Enter your remote access password in the Password field.
Step 3 Click Login.
If you receive a certificate warning, install the certificate.
Step 4
Your remote access home page appears.

Logging Out

To end your remote access session, click the "Close Window" (X) icon in the toolbar or click the Logout
link. The Logout page appears, confirming that your session has been terminated and offering you the
opportunity to log in again.
Quitting the browser also logs out the session.
Security note: Always log out when you finish your session. Logging out is especially important when
Caution
you are using a public computer such as in a library or Internet cafe. If you do not log out, someone who
uses the computer next could access your files. Don't risk the security of your organization! Always log
out.
Configuring and Using User Profiles
An AnyConnect client user profile is an XML file that lets you identify the secure gateway (security
appliance) hosts that you want to expose to the user community. In addition, the profile conveys
additional connection attributes and constraints on a user.
Usually, a user has a single profile file. This profile contains all the hosts needed by a user, and additional
settings as needed. In some cases, you might want to provide more than one profile for a given user. For
example, someone who works from multiple locations might need more than one profile. In such cases,
Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client Administrator Guide
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Chapter 7 Configuring and Using AnyConnect Client Operating Modes and User Profiles
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