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Cisco Secure Client is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted Cisco's support team in February 2026 asking that Secure Client access be enabled, and no response has been recorded.
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Contacted Company
A community volunteer emailed Cisco's support team in February 2026 asking that Secure Client access be enabled for Syria, citing the 2025 sanctions relief.
Investigated
Reported to the platform in January 2026 as blocked in Syria: Cisco's enterprise VPN and security client protecting network access.
Need Help with Cisco Secure Client?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Cisco Secure Client in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Cisco? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Cisco can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Cisco Secure Client is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Cisco Secure Client directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.