We primarily use this solution as browser and I like that you don't need a username or password to browse.
Network Security Specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Very easy to install and you don't need a username or password
Pros and Cons
- "The setup and installation was easy."
- "The servers should be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
Sometimes browsers are not able to support a certain file, so that is something that can improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for four years on premise.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable if you have a stable internet connection.
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How was the initial setup?
The setup and installation was easy. We had the help of a Cisco integrator, because one needs support from the system team to access your server and your VPN. So you basically have to know all the information about the server if you want to have access.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of the solution is reasonable - G Grade.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale of one to ten, I give this solution an eight. In the next version I would like to see easier installation that allows a default to open un-trusted servers. The servers should be more user-friendly too.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Project Manager at a security firm with 11-50 employees
Facilitates remote access and working from home, but the token software will no longer be supported
Pros and Cons
- "It's a stable solution."
- "The system needs to be upgraded to replace the Token Authentication software, which will no longer be supported."
What is our primary use case?
We are solution providers. We provide remote access solutions, internet access, and Voice over IP for our customers, as well as IT operational support.
We use this solution to access their on-premises server from outside locations for situations such as working from home.
What needs improvement?
The system needs to be upgraded to replace the Token Authentication software, which will no longer be supported.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Cisco IOS SSL VPN for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution. We are using the latest version.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I believe that this solution is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Some of the solutions that our customers are using are Microsoft 365, Cisco VPN Access, and Cisco AnyConnect with the physical USB Token to input the password.
The Token support will expire soon. Currently, we are researching similar solutions.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are always researching new products to provide to our clients.
What other advice do I have?
I can't say that I would recommend this solution at this time because the support for the Token software is expiring soon and Cisco IOS SSL VPN would have to be upgraded to another solution similar to Token.
I would rate this solution a seven 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.
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Cisco IOS SSL VPN
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Information Technology Manager at a real estate/law firm with 51-200 employees
Easy to set up and the technical support is very good
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very stable."
- "The pricing needs to be better."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case of this solution is for business operations.
What is most valuable?
I find each and every feature of this solution valuable.
What needs improvement?
The pricing needs to be better because you need a license for every device.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco SSL VPN for around four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no issues when it comes to scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
We get local support and we are satisfied with the support we get.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup wasn't complicated at all and the installation was done by resellers.
What other advice do I have?
Nothing is perfect and my advice to others would be to look at their requirements before they choose a solution. Cisco has been tested and used widely so there are virtually no issues in terms of selecting Cisco. But it's up to each client to determine what they need when it comes to things like trafficking.
Additional features that I would like to see included in the next release of Cisco VPN is that it should be compatible with all the devices like mobile devices, laptops, or iPads.
On a scale from one to 10, I will rate this solution an eight.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Solution Architect at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable, convenient, and easy, it always works if configured well
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are that it's reliable, convenient, and easy. It always works if configured well."
- "I would like for it to have support for the Dutch language. I typically use English in 99% of our communications but for some people, it matters."
What is our primary use case?
We use the on-premises deployment model. Our primary use case of this solution is to support remote office workers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are that it's reliable, convenient, and easy. It always works if configured well.
What needs improvement?
I would like for it to have support for the Dutch language. I typically use English in 99% of our communications but for some people, it matters.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for fifteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I don't have any issues with scalability. We have around 3,000 users.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The time it takes to deploy depends on the product internally. It took a couple of months. It was a phased approach, that was not due to the complexity of Cisco. In total it took a couple of months.
What about the implementation team?
We used an integrator for the deployment.
What other advice do I have?
It was quite easy to set up. I don't get any complaints about it.
I would rate it an eight out of ten because I would never give a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Manager of Operations at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Cisco's SSL VPN device ASA, provides easy to setup features for remote access, secured and private networks.
Valuable Features:
Virtual Private Network over Secure Socket Layer protocol has already been in business for quite some time now. Brands like Cisco, D-Link, and Netgear have already launched their products a few years back. Though there are many brands, Cisco is still leading the market. Cisco's new ASA device for SSL VPN, has made a new gateway for the technology. While the product is still under review and it has to pass many exploitations and critics, ASA has certainly made a new revolution in SSL VPN technology. With Cisco's ASA hanging around, no more configuring separate gateways, and tunneling complex networks with complicated authentication procedures. Simple user based authentication is possible now with the launch of a new device. The device will let you configure a standard set of users and groups for user based authentication. Hence, the hassle free setting up and operation.
Room for Improvement:
Cisco ASA system doesn't provide interface with radius based user mapping, other than the standard schema of users and groups. This is the one field where you may have trouble with while setting up the device, with your already configured secure network. ASA only provides single network based access control list features. This is a drawback if you have multi-layered networks and several VLANs. The flexibility is lost. There has been a compatibility issue of the device with Windows Internet Explorer version 8. Cisco has provided a beta version to resolve the issue.
Other Advice:
Cisco SSL VPN is a bag of mixed features. Some of these features will let you set up an easy secured and remote access of individual networks. At the same time, some of these features will cause some trouble with your already configured network. While we know that SSL VPN is an advanced technological step towards achieving a more secured network against ever growing multiple networking threats, Cisco's SSL VPN device is definitely a wise choice to pick.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has a user-friendly interface and is easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "The user interface is user-friendly."
- "In terms of what needs improvement, it should have better integration. Although, it might have already been taken care of."
What is our primary use case?
We use the on-prem deployment model of this solution.
What is most valuable?
The interface is user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
In terms of what needs improvement, it should have better integration. Although, it might have already been taken care of.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for more than seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's been stable for as long as I've been using it. Any issues that we had didn't come from this solution, they were from a third-party. It is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Their technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. It was easy to install.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it a nine out of ten. In order to make it a ten, it should have better integration.
I would recommend this solution to someone considering it.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Presales Engineer at E-DATA TEKNOLOJİ
Stable with good technical support and a good command line interface
Pros and Cons
- "I like to work with the CMD command line because it's easy and it doesn't take very long to configure."
- "It can be difficult to find service and at times we cannot connect with the internet easily."
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case for this solution is to connect offices to their services through the VPN tunnel.
The deployment model we are using is on-premises.
What is most valuable?
It is easy to create. I like to work with the CMD command line because it's easy and it doesn't take very long to configure.
It works quickly compared to other solutions.
What needs improvement?
It can be difficult to find service and at times we cannot connect with the internet easily. It should be easier to find an internet connection through vendors.
They could have a better internet router solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
We have a minimum of ten users, and a maximum of one hundred and fifty users.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is good.
What about the implementation team?
We contacted a consultant, a reseller, and an integrator to implement this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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