We use them for our clients to connect to the servers.
Quality Assurance Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
A secure solution that allows for easy sharing of connections or credentials with colleagues
Pros and Cons
- "I like the ability to share the connections or simply to be able to pass the credentials for a connection to other colleagues without bothering too much about the connection being tracked or about security, because each and every user will require a secret password, so I don't really care about sending the details. It's very secure."
- "If they could simplify connections via other machines, like Linux or Mac OS X, it would be helpful."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like the ability to share the connections or simply to be able to pass the credentials for a connection to other colleagues without bothering too much about the connection being tracked or about security. Each and every user will require a secret password, so I don't really care about sending the details. It's very secure.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes I need to connect with Cisco AnyConnect and I don't have access to a Windows machine, so I need to run the client from a Linux machine. If I recall correctly, the last build for the Linux was five or six years ago. So, sometimes it happens that I have this issue with not being able to use Cisco AnyConnect just because I'm forced to use a Linux machine, and the client is very old and it doesn't connect to the current version they're running on the servers on which I want to connect, even though it should be compatible with the old version I have.
It's not really an issue from our side, though, because at the end of the day I always find the solution of connecting through a Windows machine but this requires at some point to connect through the VPN. I connect a Linux machine to a Windows machine, the Windows machine to one in the AnyConnect lines product just to connect to yet another Windows machine, which in turn I need to connect on a Linux machine, because in most cases, the actual servers around the world, the vast majority of them are running on Linux.
If they could simplify connections via other machines, like Linux or Mac OS X, it would be helpful.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's quite stable. It is seldom disconnected. If I recall correctly it happened to us last year on several occasions while using it, it tended to disconnect. But the product is very stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, I cannot comment because I only hear from the clients. I don't hear from the server-side.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to anyone who is considering its implementation.
I would rate this solution between a seven and an eight out of ten.
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Database Administrator (Manager) at Bluechip Technologies LTD.
A great solution to connect internally with a reasonable price
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very stable."
- "The price could be reduced."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for this solution is connections. We use it to connect internally.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for 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?
The solution is scalable and secure. We have over 10,000 users utilizing this solution in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
We do not have experience with customer service and support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is priced reasonably.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten. The solution is very good and easy to configure, but the price could be reduced.
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Business Development Manager - Managed Services at Betacom S.A.
Effective connection security and simple to use
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is good for securing our connection. It is very easy to use, I click to use it and it works."
- "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could improve by making a feature to set it apart from other competitors."
What is our primary use case?
I use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for accessing the internal network, and internal resources of my employees.
What is most valuable?
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is good for securing our connection. It is very easy to use, I click to use it and it works.
What needs improvement?
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could improve by making a feature to set it apart from other competitors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for approximately two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Most of the employees in my company are using Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Anyone in my company that needs access to the internal networks using the solution.
We are a midsized company and we have approximately 100 to 120 people in our Polish company.
I am using the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client every other day.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used other solutions previously. The difference between the solutions is how you need to do to enter the network. There are many differences, they are similar solutions.
How was the initial setup?
My laptop had the solution installed on it by my IT department.
What about the implementation team?
My IT department did the implementation of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am using a paid version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 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.
Unified Networks at a program development consultancy with 11-50 employees
Secure and simple to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "Advanced malware protection helps us to prevent any virus from contaminating computers. We also have DLP for prevention. And AnyConnect has a feature that lets us do some sandboxing to evaluate files that arrive from the outside. So before opening them, we can check them with the sandbox."
- "I think, in general, most of the applications are slow, but this is everyday stuff. I think this is more related to the link speed — the links, the lossage, etc."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use AnyConnect to link up various internal resources we use in the company like CRM software and email.
What is most valuable?
Advanced malware protection helps us to prevent any virus from contaminating computers. We also have DLP for prevention. And AnyConnect has a feature that lets us do some sandboxing to evaluate files that arrive from the outside. So before opening them, we can check them with the sandbox.
What needs improvement?
I think, in general, most of the applications are slow, but this is everyday stuff. I think this is more related to the link speed — the links, the lossage, etc.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using AnyConnect at this company for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have been connected with the solution for six to eight hours straight with no problem.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco has a massive portfolio of solutions, and they work together. So as for AnyConnect, I think it does what it's supposed to do, and it can integrate with other solutions. The more application security applications you add to your platform, the more secure it will be. So yes, AnyConnect is scalable. It's robust, and it can grow.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had to call Cisco support about an issue with AnyConnect.
How was the initial setup?
I am not the IT person who installed AnyConnect initially. From my end, I just input the username and the password. That's it.
What other advice do I have?
I rate AnyConnect nine out of 10. I wouldn't say that it's perfect because I'm not trying to gush too much about the product, but I think it accomplishes its goal. However, there is always space for improvement, so that's what I give it a nine. I'm not sure what it would take to get it to 10, but I recommend it for security. AnyConnect provides a secure connection to your corporate resources. It's secure and simple to deploy. I think it's a very simple product. It does not need too many features because it can initiate the VPN, scan the system, enable ROM security, etc.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Managing Partner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Great support, highly secure, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "It's fairly easy to set up."
- "You do need technical expertise to set up the product."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution to connect remotely.
What is most valuable?
This product is highly secure and easy to use. The user interface is very nice. It's user-friendly.
It's fairly easy to set up.
The solution is stable.
It is scalable.
Technical support is great.
What needs improvement?
It could be more efficient on the user side. We would like it to be simpler to get clients connected.
You do need technical expertise to set up the product.
We have faced some connectivity issues.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for four to six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's mostly stable, however, occasionally, it does disconnect on users.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. It's very easy to expand it.
We only have 20 to 25 users on the solution.
We do have plans to continue using the product.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is great. They are helpful and responsive. We are satisfied with their level of expertise.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is pretty easy to set up. However, you need to be technical.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We do have to pay for the solution. People need to be prepared to pay for a Cisco service.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and end-user.
We are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Client Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Simple to use, good performance, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has good performance. It is a simple tool to use, once I turn on Windows it automatically starts to use the VPN."
- "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is a stable solution. However, there have been times it has not worked and I needed to call our IT department. It could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is used as a VPN.
What is most valuable?
The solution has good performance. It is a simple tool to use, once I turn on Windows it automatically starts to use the VPN.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client since it has been on the market.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is a stable solution. However, there have been times it has not worked and I needed to call our IT department. It could be more stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have several thousand users using this solution in my organization.
What about the implementation team?
Our IT department does the implementation of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is scalable.
I rate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Consultant at Kowalik IT Consulting
Easy to handle and you can have it on Windows, Linux or Mac
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to handle. You can have it on Windows, Linux or Mac, that's quite useful."
- "Every two weeks there was a new version to install which was annoying for the users."
What is our primary use case?
We use the on-prem deployment model. Our primary use case is to connect external users to our research center.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to handle. You can have it on Windows, Linux or Mac, which is quite useful.
What needs improvement?
Every two weeks there was a new version to install which was annoying for the users.
The price should be lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for around six to eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good. We are satisfied.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed it in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to someone considering it. I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Works at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
An inconspicuous solution that is stable and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
- "I like how I don't need to see the solution or start it up. I just use my computer and have it working in the background. I start my laptop and it's there and working. That's the most important feature."
- "The hotspots give me connectivity issues occasionally. It could be easier to use if it allowed me to choose the hotspot."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution to access of the information for our company: email, documents, etc.
What is most valuable?
I like how I don't need to see the solution or start it up. I just use my computer and have it working in the background. I start my laptop and it's there and working. That's the most important feature.
What needs improvement?
The hotspots give me connectivity issues occasionally. It could be easier to use if it allowed me to choose the hotspot.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is handled through our IT department. They're very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used a different solution. It came from the IT department but it wasn't very stable. They changed the VPN to AnyConnect and now it works well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. You just install it on the computer and it starts working.
What about the implementation team?
Our IT department handles the implementation.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We didn't evaluate other options before choosing this solution.
What other advice do I have?
We use the private cloud deployment model.
I'm satisfied with the solution. I'd recommend it to others.
I would rate the solution nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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