Appgate SDP is a network access control tool for local and remote access, multifactor authentication, and micro-segmentation. It is a flexible, robust, and configurable tool with good documentation, interface improvements, and ease of deployment.
Appgate SDP is highly valued for its ability to prevent lateral movement within a network. The interface is user-friendly and easy to understand. Deployment and implementation are simplified, allowing for hidden servers and protection against ransomware. The solution offers good support, stability, and scalability. The tool is flexible, robust, and well-documented with recent interface improvements.
Users have suggested that Appgate SDP would benefit from allowing connection to an application portal from any device and improving documentation and support. Some users have found it difficult to provide access to multiple applications in the company, but believe this may be due to poor management. There have also been concerns about the cost of the tool and the ability to do a proper non-split tunnel. While the on-premises solution is good, changes on the cloud can be difficult and users would like the ability to change the VPN connection for different areas. Overall, users suggest an enterprise-level solution would be helpful.
Users have not yet noted any return on investment from Appgate SDP.
Appgate SDP is considered to be an expensive tool, with pricing ranging from $100 per user per month to around $20,000 per year for approximately a hundred users. The setup cost and licensing for the tool vary, with one license for the site costing around $17.
Appgate SDP is primarily utilized for securing remote workers and protecting digital assets. It effectively stops lateral movement across networks and servers. It has been used as the main VPN for hundreds of users in a previous company, with the cloud version being preferred. The solution allows for multifactor authentication and micro-segmentation for connections, making it a suitable alternative to other VPN solutions like Cisco ASA. The most recent version of the solution is used for both local and remote access control.
The Appgate SDP's customer service and support have received mixed reviews. Some customers have had positive experiences with technical support, particularly with networking-related issues. However, others have found support to be lacking and have had difficulty getting their issues resolved. Overall, the service has been rated positively, but with room for improvement.
The initial setup for Appgate SDP can range from easy to moderately complex depending on familiarity with the solution and there is a learning curve involved. Deployment can take a couple of days or as little as ten minutes. Maintenance involves a team of around 20-30 people or as few as three people.
Appgate SDP is deemed to be a scalable solution by users who have used it. They have been able to increase their user numbers from 20 to 2,000 without any issues. The solution provides enough control to allow for future scalability if needed. Although it is still in demo mode and not widely deployed, it is considered good in terms of scalability by those who have only had a dozen people using it.
Appgate SDP is highly regarded for its stability, with users giving it a rating of nine out of ten. It offers greater security than traditional VPNs and is preferred for its policies preventing unauthorized access. Additionally, in the event of a broken connection, Appgate SDP provides a 12-hour cache to fix the issue.
It helps organizations prevent lateral movement across networks and servers and provides a more granular access control structure than traditional VPNs. Appgate SDP's valuable features include the ability to hide servers, good support, stability, scalability, and stopping lateral movement. It is currently being used as the main VPN solution for many companies.
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