Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) Reviews

Our company uses the solution as a VPN for 2,000 developers. 

The solution is a super product that works as designed. 

The solution's performance and stability are average.

The licensing model is expensive. 

I have been using the solution for two years. 

The stability and performance are average. 

The solution is quite scalable. 

I have not needed technical support. 

We previously used Check Point VPN.

The setup was easy and completed in one day. 

We implemented the solution in-house. Maintenance is performed by a team of six technicians. 

The solution is based on an annual licensing model and is expensive. 

Check Point VPN and the solution were evaluated but the process was conducted by other staff so I do not have additional details.

I rate the solution a seven out of ten. 

We primarily use the solution for connection. We connect to the internet with it. 

It serves the purpose of allowing us to see the connection. 

The initial setup is easy.

Whenever there's a drop in internet or a connection fluctuation, it gets disconnected automatically. If it would automatically reconnect, that would be the best thing so that we can have continuity and no breakdown in connectivity. It would save us from re-authenticating. 

I've been using the solution for four years now. 

The product is stable unless there's a fluctuation in connections as the internet can fluctuate anytime. We can lose stuff, or the whole connectivity, the moment there's a slight microsecond of connectivity. It tries to reconnect. However, it's not always successful, and that's where the pain is.

I can't say the solution is very scalable. You need a specific version. Even if they come out with a new one, I'm not sure scaling is on the list of priorities. 

We have more than 50 people using the product currently.

We only really dealt with them during installation. The installation itself has a lot of hurdles to get the right version and right connectivity. We had our internal support team and they worked with Cisco to resolve everything. 

Cisco is recognized across the industry, which is why we used them.

The implementation is quite easy - if the person is aware of the right version. The only challenge that I have been facing with Cisco VPN is the version. If we are using an independent version, it's next to impossible. Therefore, we have to always ensure that we are using the right version of Cisco VPN, as there are multiple versions available on the internet and one can download anything. 

Once you are using the right version, it hardly takes more than five minutes to set everything up.

The version I am using is free. There is no license cost. 

We are a customer and end-user.

I'm unsure which version of the solution we're on now. 

I'd advise new users to ensure they get the right version. Otherwise, they will run into trouble. 

I'd rate the solution six out of ten. 

We primarily use it for working from home. 

It's flexible and easy to use. You just need to enter the VPN details, and you can connect immediately and access what you need. Of course, access depends on the whitelist and access list configured by the network team.

It is easy to set up.

The solution is stable and reliable.

It is scalable. 

There is nothing they need to improve at this moment. 

I've been using the solution for ten years or more. 

The product has been stable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable. The performance has been good. 

We have 30,000 people using the product right now.

We have found that it scales well and as needed.

We're happy right now. We're using it, and we have a contract already with Cisco. We'll use it as necessary.

The initial setup was straightforward and very simple. It was not overly complex or difficult.

The finance department handles the licensing. it's not an aspect I'm directly involved in. 

Although I don't know the exact version number, we are on the latest iteration of the product.

We are Cisco partners.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

I would suggest that potential new users make sure that whatever is allowed into the infrastructure and network is configured by their network operation center. This should be in line with the requirements of the company or the client since cyber security is super important nowadays. You cannot afford to have a data breach. This is important especially if employees or users are tech-savvy. There could be leakage if they know how to go back and tweak the settings.

I use this solution to connect to open cases, the internet, and internal repository.

I'm using version 4.10. The solution being deployed on cloud.

The VPN is the most valuable feature. In general, I like the solution and it helps me connect to my corporate site.

I would like there to be more license consuming data. We don't have the correct visibility to see the quantity of licenses we are consuming or not consuming. Some of my clients complain about that. For example, they buy 1,000 licenses and cannot see if they are using 1,000 licenses or not.

I have been using Cisco AnyConnect for more than five years.

The solution is completely stable.

It's scalable. We have a lot of staff, and the company is growing. I haven't heard any complaints about it.

I would rate technical support 10 out of 10.

Installation is very easy.

The price is okay. 

I would rate this solution 10 out of 10.

I use Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client all the time to connect to my operator's portal.

The most valuable feature of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is its ease of use and simple interface. It's always available as long as I have a good network connection. 

I have been using the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for more than 10 years.

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is highly stable.

Since the pandemic, we have been forced to work from home. Everyone that wants to continue working, and access the corporate resources we have to use a VPN. Almost everyone uses this solution in my organization, which is approximately 1,000 people.

I have not used technical support.

The initial setup of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is very easy. The link for the solution was given to me by my headquarters and I installed it. Initially, we needed separate login credentials, but now we only need to use our normal corporate login credentials to log into the solution.

The solution is very stable and very reliable. What I recommend is for others to have a stable network, that is all. The solution works well.

I rate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client a nine out of ten.

Our primary use case for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client has been remote access, especially since the start of the pandemic. We use it to give our technicians access to our applications. 

We also use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to create secure firewall-to-firewall connections for certain applications.

The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is easy for end user to use. However, it can be difficult for the developer or solutions engineer to use because you need to have the infrastructure in place first. This is to do with key validation, certificates, and domain trust.

The setup could be simplified for solutions engineers with a wizard. 

I initially started using Cisco routers and switches in 1998, but I stopped using them for a while as I was focused on my other work. I started using Cisco again in 2012 and have been using it since as I do a lot of security solutions. 

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is very stable. 

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is scalable. However, the bandwidth and latency you need to use this solution is sometimes not available here in Africa. We run into trouble sometimes because of bandwidth. 

Overall, I prefer Microsoft's tech support because I noticed that Cisco does not provide enough of it. Sometimes, we do not have access to tech support. Also, you can only get tech support for registered devices.

I recommend it. However, you first have to be sure that you have all the basics in place. You have to do your research and understand what the requirements of the solution are. It works for millions of people, so it will work for you. 

It is also important to run some tests. That is what I always do. Don't go to the real alderman directly. Make your own tests.

We use this solution for security and VPN access.

Given that we work from home, the value of the solution is the ability to connect to the VPN remotely.

We receive updates frequently, I think that could be reduced. 

I've been using this solution for five years. 

It's a stable product. 

The solution is scalable. 

Customer support staff are very knowledgeable. 

The initial setup is very easy, it takes less than five minutes. We have more than a thousand users. We have an IP support team that manage any issues that arise. 

I recommend this solution and rate it 10 out of 10.

We primarily use the solution for secure access the company's network.  

The solution is very lightweight.

The product is stable.

There are almost no problems with connectivity when using a third-party system.

The solution works very well. You just click and it's working.

The configuration from the client-side would be useful. Right now, it's not centralized. There should be a lock so that it can only be configured from one place.

The solution could use some sort of graphic interface or some kind of monitor to showcase the current network to help visualize the information.

I've been using the solution for quite a long time - about ten to 15 years or so.

The solution is very stable. We didn't have any issues with bugs or glitches that would make us concerned about its stability.

The solution is scalable. It's suitable for a very large organization. You can use many connection points across your network. It's easy to geographically split everything.

The solution is constantly being used in our organization. It's always running.

We've never had to contact technical support in the past. For us, it's been working fine. 

I have used a mobile prospect from previous generation Cisco VPN clients. AnyConnect ended up replacing the Cisco VPN Clients, so we didn't switch per se. We've always had Cisco products.

From the handling side, the initial setup is quite easy and straightforward. From a customer endpoint, deployment only takes about two to three minutes. To deploy the solution centrally, usually, a company can expect to spend four to five hours on it.

The licensing is based on one, three, and five-year terms. It's a one-time fee with no hidden costs. For example, you won't find that you'll have to pay more for support later.

We didn't previously evaluate any other products. We've always used Cisco.

The solution is perfect for both large and small companies.

I'd advise other organizations to choose a subscription for the maximum period. The longer period is cheaper in price. Users should also keep it running all the time for the best results. 

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.