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Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Ranking in ZTNA as a Service
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (20th), Internet Security (8th), Web Content Filtering (5th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (10th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (15th)
Cisco Secure Client (includ...
Ranking in ZTNA as a Service
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (4th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (3rd), Cisco Security Portfolio (5th)
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange...
Ranking in ZTNA as a Service
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (4th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (4th), Application Control (3rd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (10th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (8th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Jack Hamm - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2024
We experienced benefits immediately but the report generation is lagging
iboss excels on the networking side but lags slightly behind competitors like Zscaler and Netskope in terms of security feature parity. I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention. Using iboss for DLP instead of traditional endpoint solutions is preferable, but its current feature set requires some clunky workarounds. I'd also like to see better integration of DLP into the platform. Additionally, while it's improving, reporting can be slow at times. This is problematic when generating reports for executives who expect them immediately. I'd like to see further improvements in reporting speed and efficiency.
Greg Dend - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 17, 2023
A stable solution that helps users connect to resources when working from home
It is used to connect work resources in case of working from home.  I haven’t experienced any issues and the connection is always stable. There is no room for improvement from my end, and there is a substantial amount of features. However, the company has a limited time period after which I…
Vikram Srirama. - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 4, 2023
A VPN alternative that delivers a zero trust model
The primary use cases for the Zscaler include secure channel access for applications, private file service access, and remote connectivity to the active directory. These are the top three essential functionalities provided by Zscaler Previously, we utilized HubSpot, which required connecting to…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"From a use-case scenario, what I like the most is the plug-in. I like the fact that we can do the filtering of these devices offsite independent of the network they are connected to, and we do not have to have traffic coming back inside our network."
"Iboss is a solution that prevents advanced persistent threats, and has a zero tolerance for attacks."
"iboss is easy to use despite its complexity. Multiple engineers manage it, but it's significantly more straightforward to administer than traditional VPNs and web proxies."
"It was a very easy product to install. It can be deployed very fast."
"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"
"Valuable features: Within the filter: Controls (Web categories, applications, and Allow/Block list) and Network (local Subnets). Within the reporter: Logs (Event Log) and Reports."
"The iboss system is highly reliable. The false positive rates are small compared to some other systems we've experienced through other partner agencies who use competing solutions."
"Because of iboss, I did not have to assign web filtering tasks to my techs on a daily basis."
"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."
"We have plans to increase the usage of this solution, it can scale well."
"I like that it is really easy to use, it's a simple product. It can connect remotely with a secure network."
"The VPN is the most valuable feature. In general, I like the solution and it helps me connect to my corporate site."
"The most valuable features are that it is really secure and very easy to use."
"Support does solve our issues."
"Configuration policy, posture assessment, and other things can be done in great detail."
"Technical support is always helpful."
"The most valuable feature is its seamless integration capabilities, streamlining the process by eliminating the need for extensive installations."
"With SASE, we have a single platform that covers multiple task services with which we need to control access. All the features are equally valuable."
"The Live Logs are a cool feature. We can directly identify issues and divert user traffic."
"The product provides a seamless user experience."
"Zscaler Private Access is a platform that eliminates the complexity of VPN configuration."
"The most valuable aspect of Zscaler Cloud DLP is its automatic DLP feature."
"I like the web filtering capabilities."
"The best feature is the ability to establish the connection between your public network and automatically connect to the intranet connection."
 

Cons

"File integrity monitoring would be very advantageous as an additional feature."
"To scale up, a new iboss Node Blade Chassis must be purchased."
"I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention."
"The solution could be stronger on the integration side and offer more cloud applications like G Suite or Oracle."
"Its pricing could be better."
"The dashboards for local use could be better."
"Sometimes, obviously, there are bugs."
"SSL decryption: We had issues with learners using apps instead of using web browsers. This type of encryption is tough for any appliance in a BYOD environment."
"You do need technical expertise to set up the product."
"We'd like the product to be cheaper."
"More frequent updates would be ideal."
"They can redesign the reset password, reset function, and user interface."
"One improvement could be ensuring better backward compatibility."
"Sometimes when you are on the VPN, it can be a little bit slow."
"All I care about is being connected and I know that we've run into versioning issues in the past."
"Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could improve by optimizing the use of the system resources, it is heavy on the resources. Additionally, there could be more transparency."
"The connectivity monitoring part should be included in the core license without any extra charges."
"The interface needs a bit of work."
"The product must allow users to check logs for an entire year in the local console."
"There are some performance issues with the solution once the module addition begins"
"There could be a feature to view the VPN tunnel activities in terms of configuration."
"User management can be improved."
"Zscaler Cloud DLP needs to improve its compatibility with other security tools."
"In the next release, I would like to see RE2 Regex supported."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."
"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."
"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."
"We have yearly licensing and it's very affordable."
"I am using a paid version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client."
"The initial cost is the ASA and other items, but after that, it is relatively inexpensive."
"We are in the North African region, and Cisco products are expensive for us. On a scale from one to ten with one being very affordable and ten being expensive, I'd rate the price at eight."
"My company has a three-year or a four-year license. In scenarios attached to a solution where the product may be reaching an end-of-support or end-of-life phase, Cisco provides OS support in such environments."
"It is not a free solution and the user needs to buy license."
"There is a license needed to use this solution. There are different licensing models available, such as a three-year license."
"The solution is based on an annual licensing model and is expensive."
"The solution has increased prices this year."
"The price is competitive."
"In the long run, cloud services are not inherently costly."
"It has been relatively reasonable for what it does. Some of the additional license costs based on the advanced next-generation firewall functions are quite high, and they should have certain features ready and available as a baseline rather than having to purchase additional licenses for it. Overall, the cost seems reasonable."
"The technical support is good."
"There is definitely an ROI."
"The pricing is expensive and on the higher end. Honestly, in my opinion, it is not worth the price."
"It is an auto-renewal subscription service."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
46%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?
Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.
What needs improvement with iboss?
A positive improvement would be to expand into more areas for product monitoring. You have an agent that resides on t...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
We use it for URL filtering to enforce our enterprise Internet use policy. We use it for our current initiatives in a...
What do you like most about Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
The tool is user-friendly, robust and easy to use in any environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
My company has a three-year or a four-year license. In scenarios attached to a solution where the product may be reac...
What needs improvement with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?
The security of the product has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required.
What is the better solution - Prisma Access or Zscaler Private Access?
We looked into Prisma Access before choosing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Palo Alto’s Prisma Access is a secure ac...
What do you like most about Zscaler SASE?
The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are reliability, scalability, and availability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler SASE?
Zscaler SASE is quite expensive compared to other solutions. The price is not fixed and it does not include all of th...
 

Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Zscaler SASE, Zscaler DLP, Zscaler CASB, Zscaler CSPM, Zscaler Browser Isolation, Zscaler Posture Control
 

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.
MST, Molina Healthcare, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Arup, New South Wales Rural FireService
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