We configure the solution to remote connection to our workspaces, and we configure it as a next-generation firewall. We use the solution for some rules and access policies, and we configure the VPN client for internal and external connections.
CAO at Bank "LVIV"
A highly stable and reasonably priced solution with flexible technology
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco IOS SSL VPN is reasonably priced, and its technology is flexible."
- "The solution's configuration could be made easier."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN helps connect personal computers or notebooks to our environment. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is reasonably priced, and its technology is flexible.
What needs improvement?
The solution's configuration could be made easier. Cisco IOS SSL VPN has different service scenarios and features. For a different feature, we must configure a different type of settings and deploy them in external environments, which users find hard to deploy.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for seven years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a very stable solution.
I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 1,000 users use the solution in our organization, and we have plans to increase the usage.
I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN a nine out of ten for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is very easy.
I rate the solution ten out of ten for the ease of its initial setup.
What about the implementation team?
Deploying the solution can be done very fast, in around 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is reasonably priced, and we have around 50% to 60% discounts from Cisco.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Cisco IOS SSL VPN to other users.
Overall, I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Director Product Development at Mycom Osi
An affordable and stable solution that is transparent and free from errors
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is quite transparent."
- "The solution does not give us options if the connectivity to one server is not available."
What is our primary use case?
We are using the solution for access control and internal servers.
What is most valuable?
The solution is quite transparent. We hardly have any issues.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes, a few VPN servers do not work, and we need to switch to another server. The solution does not give us options if the connectivity to one server is not available. The product can be more proactive, but it can't be because it relies on the internet.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is quite stable. I rate the stability a nine and a half out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. I do not see scalability as a challenge because it is a client-server. I rate the scalability an eight or a nine out of ten. All 300 employees in our organization use the product. We might increase the number of users depending on the number of employees.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite straightforward. The deployment took less than ten minutes. The client was simple. It is a plug-and-play solution. It is a client-server-based tool.
What about the implementation team?
The product can be deployed in-house. We do not need many people to maintain the solution. The IT team can manage it.
What was our ROI?
We have received quite a good ROI on the solution. It is very valuable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product costs less.
What other advice do I have?
The intranet-related resources like Jira or Confluence with cloud servers are connected. Cisco cannot do anything if the connectivity from the VPN server to our site is broken. It is up to us to resolve it. I would recommend the solution to others. The product is quite simple to use and free from errors. It is quite stable. Overall, I rate the tool a nine and a half out of ten.
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Assistance Manager, ICT Communication at ELNG
An easy-to-use tool offering scalability and stability at the same time
Pros and Cons
- "It is a stable solution. In my company, we haven't faced any issues related to the product's stability. I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten."
- "Multi-factor authentication in Cisco IOS SSL VPN has certain shortcomings that need improvement."
What is our primary use case?
My company uses the product to get Cisco AnyConnect client to connect to our internal network.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and the fact that you can apply multi-factor authentication on it.
What needs improvement?
I use Cisco Duo for multi-factor authentication, and Cisco has enhanced it to meet our company's requirements. Multi-factor authentication in Cisco IOS SSL VPN has certain shortcomings that need improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for ten years. I am an end user of the solution. I don't remember the version of the product we use in our company.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. In my company, we haven't faced any issues related to the product's stability. I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution, and we haven't encountered any scalability issues with the product in our company. I rate the product's scalability a ten out of ten.
There are around 200 users of the solution in my company.
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an extensively used product in the company.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted the solution's technical support, and I feel they are responsive and fast.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Cisco IOS SSL VPN is not straightforward since it's a bit complex but not too hard for users to do.
The solution can be deployed in a couple of weeks.
The solution can be deployed on a hybrid cloud.
Regarding the deployment process, our company uses the normal deployment procedure provided by the manufacturer of the solution.
The technical staff, consisting mostly of administrators, are required to deploy and maintain the solution.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation phase of the solution was carried out with the help of a consultant.
What was our ROI?
Our company has not calculated the exact ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing cost of the solution is on a yearly basis, and it is expensive compared to other solutions in the market.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Cisco IOS SSL VPN to other people.
I rate the overall product a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Management trainee at a analyst firm with 51-200 employees
Fast, easy to use, and protects organizations from malicious downloads
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is pretty fast."
- "The performance could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution whenever I'm not using my office Wi-Fi. I switch on the VPN to connect to any Wi-Fi outside my work location. I have to use my username and password from my work. The solution is used for security. I work for the HR department. We have a lot of confidential organizational data.
How has it helped my organization?
A few days ago, I was trying to convert a PDF into PPT, but I could not do it on my work laptop because it had confidential information and I was on VPN. The VPN warned me that the document had confidential information about the organization and that I could not upload it on an external server. That's how the solution protects the organizational data for security purposes.
What is most valuable?
The solution is pretty fast. It is easy to download and easy to use. I just have to put in my username and password to use the security feature. It always gives a warning. It helps me because I don't want my manager to know if I'm using confidential information outside work. The warning helps me stop the task I am performing. I use Microsoft applications like Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive to collaborate at work. I can use the applications on my laptop when I'm on VPN.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes, the product does not connect with the Wi-Fi. It usually does, but sometimes, if I'm using another Wi-Fi apart from my work Wi-Fi, it does not connect. It shows some error. If I have to work in a remote location, it gets difficult. When it happens, I have to restart the computer. The performance is not always effective. The performance could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since July last year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is quite stable. Once I connect to a network, it rarely gets disconnected. Sometimes, it doesn't get connected from the get-go. However, when it gets connected, it's quite stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is pretty scalable. The organization that I work for has millions of employees. There are 50,000 in my batch alone. Everyone uses the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I contacted technical support when I faced issues. The support team helped me out on the same day.
How was the initial setup?
It was pretty easy to install the product. It took one to two minutes. I had to go to the website, search for Cisco VPN’s free version, and download it. To install it, I required the username and password from the IT department in my organization. I don't have the access to download or install a program. The IT personnel provided the username and password, and I was able to download the file. When I ran the file, I could go through the installation wizard. I had an icon on my desktop and the taskbar when it was downloaded. It requires my username and password every time I click on it.
What was our ROI?
The solution keeps my data safe. It protects me from malicious downloads and unauthorized uploads. It's pretty easy and fast to install and use. It doesn't take up much of my laptop’s RAM. My laptop does not get slow while using the solution in the background.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is pretty easy to use. My recommendation depends on what purpose someone wants to use the tool for. If someone wants to use it for work purposes, it's quite good. It warns and protects us from viruses or sharing confidential information outside the organization. I use the tool for free as an employee of my organization. I have used other VPNs only on my mobile phone. Those tools were better at connecting to the network. Cisco is the second-best product I have used. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Mar 23, 2024
Flag as inappropriateAssociate Director- Infrastructure Presales at Kyndryl
A stable, scalable, and secure solution that can be used to access corporate data safely and securely
Pros and Cons
- "With Cisco IOS SSL VPN, you can access your corporate data safely and securely."
- "It would be helpful if Cisco IOS SSL VPN could help us set up devices on our iPads and phones."
What is our primary use case?
The solution connects to the DNS network in some internet workloads.
What is most valuable?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a stable and easy-to-use solution. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a stable, scalable, and secure solution. With Cisco IOS SSL VPN, you can access your corporate data safely and securely.
What needs improvement?
It would be helpful if Cisco IOS SSL VPN could help us set up devices on our iPads and phones.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
More than 1,000 users are using the solution in our organization.
I rate the solution a seven to eight out of ten for scalability.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for Cisco IOS SSL VPN.
What other advice do I have?
While traveling or during business travel, I connect through remote access connectivity of the solution. We are able to securely access most of our applications or systems using Cisco VPN.
A team of five to six people were involved in the solution's deployment and maintenance.
Overall, I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Network Specialist & Project Manager at Elmec Informatica Spa
A very user-friendly tool that offers great scalability
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's technical support is very good."
- "Cisco has a history of problems with the area of web filtering, because of which my company sometimes had to change the vendor and the appliance."
What is our primary use case?
I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN in my company. Though it is a complex product, it is flexible and shares similarities with one of the products I have experience with, so in general, I feel it is a good solution. The tool is very easy and user-friendly to use.
In our company, we saw that clients who use VPNs require almost the same or common functionalities from any product. The use cases are more related to the location of the clients because Cisco is a vendor that serves mostly clients or customers in the USA. In the European market, our company uses more of Fortinet. Our company does many Cisco installations in the USA.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution are not something that the VPN clients of my company simply experience. I appreciate that with Cisco, if you need some documentation, solution, or supply, there are many people who can provide some information.
What needs improvement?
From my perspective, Cisco has a history of problems with the area of web filtering, because of which my company sometimes had to change the vendor and the appliance. The aforementioned area needs to be considered for improvement in the product. Previously, in our company, we used Trend Micro, and later, we switched to another solution. In our company, we changed many vendors in the last ten years. If you want to implement a solution, you need to follow the new implementation procedure, so from VIX to IM, there are many changes.
In general, the pricing of the product should improve, and it should be made easier to deploy.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have experience with Cisco IOS SSL VPN.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
In terms of stability, the tool doesn't offer users enough reach.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is very good.
More than 1,000 people use the solution in my organization as it is a product meant for enterprises.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is very good. There are no issues with the technical support team. When you want help, you can contact the technical support team, and there are many support team members available to help you.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase was complex because of the more granular nature of the process.
The time required to deploy the solution varies because the area involving the deployment of the firewall could be very easy and can be completed in an hour. If you deploy a firewall solution for a big company, maybe you can reach 6,000 rows of configuration, so time is needed. There are some configurations with just 1,000 rows. With Cisco, one may have to take care of just 100 rows of configuration.
The solution is deployed on the cloud and on-premises.
One manager and one engineer are required to take care of the deployment and maintenance of the product.
What about the implementation team?
I used a software extension for the product's deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
With Cisco, there is a free solution or a licensed version of the solution with a set of endpoint services.
What other advice do I have?
Those who plan to use the solution should test it before implementing it in their environment. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it.
I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Director at Tech-Centrum
A tool that is easy to use and manage network connectivity and network infrastructure
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use, management, and support."
- "The only issue with Cisco IOS SSL VPN is on the price point. Price is an area of the solution where improvements are required."
What is our primary use case?
I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN in my company for network connectivity and, in general, for our network infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use, management, and support.
What needs improvement?
The only issue with Cisco IOS SSL VPN is on the price point. Price is an area of the solution where improvements are required.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for a few years. I don't have the details of the version of the solution I use.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
Around 100 to 200 people in my company use the product.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup is not that hard.
The time taken for the solution's deployment depends on why you need it.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
What about the implementation team?
I can manage the solution's deployment process by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My company makes payments on a quarterly basis to the vendor to cover the licensing costs attached to the product. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an expensive product. There are no additional costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the product.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
During the evaluation process, my company did look at products from HP. My company chose Cisco over HP since it is a well-known product and a good solution provider.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Cisco IOS SSL VPN to those who plan to use it.
I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Technology Infrastructure Manager at Provident Pénzügyi Zrt.
An easy-to-scale solution that can be used to work from home remotely
Pros and Cons
- "The split panel functionality is much better in the Cisco IOS SSL VPN than in the Aruba VPN."
- "The solution's graphical user interface is not very user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN to work from home remotely.
What is most valuable?
The split panel functionality is much better in the Cisco IOS SSL VPN than in the Aruba VPN.
What needs improvement?
The solution's graphical user interface is not very user-friendly. I assume that Cisco IOS SSL VPN has a better VPN client, which works better on Windows 10 or Windows 11 machines. Our clients struggled with the solution's VPN client on Windows 7 machines.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a very stable solution. I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an easy-to-scale solution. Around 500 to 600 users are using the solution in our organization.
I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN ten out of ten for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN's initial setup was easy. We just had to apply some certificates and use the Aruba switches with the VPN.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with Cisco IOS SSL VPN.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is more expensive than the Aruba VPN, but it is worth the money.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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