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Cisco AnyConnect

Score9 out of 10

306 Reviews and Ratings

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What is Cisco AnyConnect?

Cisco offers an SSL VPN solution via AnyConnect.

Categories & Use Cases

Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features Cisco AnyConnect has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
Based on 306 ratings of Cisco AnyConnect's features
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Top Performing Features

  • Automatic Wi-Fi Protection

    Automatically activates the VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, safeguarding data from potential cyber threats and unauthorized access.

    Category average: 9.3

  • AES 256-bit Encryption

    Utilizes Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key to secure data and communication, ensuring high levels of confidentiality and protection against cyber threats.

    Category average: 9.3

  • Simultaneous Connections

    Allows users to connect multiple devices to the VPN service under a single subscription, ensuring all devices are protected concurrently.

    Category average: 8.8

Areas for Improvement

  • No-Logs Policy

    Ensures that the VPN provider does not store or track users' online activities, guaranteeing privacy and anonymity while using the service.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Multi-Platform Support

    Offers compatibility with various operating systems and devices, allowing users to protect their data and privacy on multiple platforms.

    Category average: 8.8

  • Customer Support Services

    Offers reliable customer support through various channels such as live chat, email, or phone to assist users with setup, troubleshooting, and inquiries related to the VPN service.

    Category average: 8.6

Reviews

What users are saying about Cisco AnyConnect.
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Remote secure.

Incentivized
Filipe MachadoView profile
Technical support lead in Information Technology at Threatvector (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Connect.

Pros

  • Provide confidentiality to communications.
  • Seamless secure connections.
  • Productivity.

Cons

  • Cost, as it's overpriced for smaller organizations.
  • Performance Issues as some user report slow speed on VPN.

Return on Investment

  • IT Maintenance allows for IT teams to use Management VPN Tunnels to connect to off-site laptops as soon as they power on (before a user even logs in). This is ideal for pushing critical security patches and software updates.
  • Network visibility and analytics with administrators seeing which applications are being used and monitor for unusual behavior that might indicate a data breach.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

FortiClient

Other Software Used

Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Duo, Cisco ThousandEyes

Secured and reliable VPN solution for your business

Incentivized
Sainath Patil
IT Associate in Information Technology at Origin Logistics private limited (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am using it as a mobility client so I can connect to my corporate resources remotely. This specifically helps me to use applications like SAP, intranet, etc from home or client office. It enables me to access corporate applications using mobile hotspots, broadband connections, etc securely. It also enabled me to work 24x7. It is very useful at month end when there is huge workload and we have to work after office hours also. Now instead of sitting in office, late at night we are able to work from home.

Pros

  • Faster and secured remote access
  • Easy to use
  • Easy to setup
  • Works on any internet connection

Cons

  • Costing needs to reasonable
  • You may face Compatibility issue with some systems
  • Antivirus needs to be disabled in some cases

Return on Investment

  • Enables users to work 24x7
  • Improves productivity
  • Enables user to connect corporate applications from anywhere

Usability

Alternatives Considered

SonicWall VPN Clients

Other Software Used

SAP Ariba Procurement, Webex Meetings, TeamViewer

Cisco AnyConnect simplifies deployment and management of remote workforce.

Incentivized
Gardar Svansson
Network Administrator in Information Technology at Hringdu ehf (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our organisation, uses Cisco AnyConnect, now known as Cisco Secure Client for our remote workforce and also for administrators being able to connect and manage our systems from remote locations. AnyConnect replaced what was before L2TP/IPSec which has become insecure and obsolete. Our organisation has about 40 - 49 employees, that can access the systems from home, if they need to work from home.

Pros

  • VPN remote Access
  • User access management via group-policies
  • Securing the connections with modules I.E Umbrella, Secure Endpoint

Cons

  • Update management, could be simplified, adding an auto fetch latest binaries, at the head end, but that's more of an FTD/ASA feature request.

Return on Investment

  • Simplified VPN deployment and enrollment of new users.
  • No Operating systems level debugging on connection issues.
  • Increased security using Single-Sign on with Duo Security
  • Much less time spent on debugging connection issues.

Usability

Other Software Used

Veeam Data Platform, Cisco HyperFlex (discontinued), Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 9000), Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches, Cisco Meraki MR Wireless Access Points

Robust and Leading cyber security product

Incentivized
Vasudev Sawant
Project incharge in Information Technology at Origin logistics private limited (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using Cisco AnyConnect to connect our corporate network and access company applications like SAP, shared network drive, internal websites, etc. It enable us to access corporate applications from any internet connection whether it is broadband, mobile hotspot, etc. It also enabled us to work 24x7 and from any corner of the world.

Pros

  • Cisco AnyConnect enables you to work 24x7 and from any corner of the world
  • Cisco AnyConnect provides comprehensive security features that protects data from external threats as well as internal leaks
  • You can integrate Cisco AnyConnect with MFA for additional security

Cons

  • Conflict with some of the Antiviruses
  • Compatibility issue with older systems
  • Costing

Return on Investment

  • It enabled us to work 24x7
  • It enabled us to access corporate application from any corner of the world
  • It boosted our efficiency

Usability

Alternatives Considered

FortiClient

Other Software Used

JioMeet, Webex App, Cisco Duo, SAP HANA Cloud

Secure remote access

Incentivized
João PauloView profile
Chief Information Security Officer in Information Technology at Threatvector (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Remote connect

Pros

  • Seamless Secure remote connection
  • Integration with Meraki and Umbrella
  • Policy adherence

Cons

  • Deployment and installation setup is complex
  • slow downs the internet access
  • cost is still a bit expensive

Return on Investment

  • Strong Security Features impacted on company security posture
  • Reliable for Remote Work allowed for easing implementation of remote policies during pandemic
  • Employee productivity has increased due to seamless connection to internal systems

Usability

Alternatives Considered

FortiClient

Other Software Used

Tenable Vulnerability Management, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Duo

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