Remote workforce enabler
May 03, 2021
Remote workforce enabler
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco AnyConnect
Cisco AnyConnect
is being used as a secure remote access VPN solution. All the authorized
clients use the AnyConnect client for accessing the enterprise company
resources securely. It’s being implemented on main and drc site. Even some
international subsidiaries are using the AnyConnect for their secure internal access.
Due to covid, AnyConnect is the main backbone of the secure remote workforce
and covering the business regulations with its main features.
is being used as a secure remote access VPN solution. All the authorized
clients use the AnyConnect client for accessing the enterprise company
resources securely. It’s being implemented on main and drc site. Even some
international subsidiaries are using the AnyConnect for their secure internal access.
Due to covid, AnyConnect is the main backbone of the secure remote workforce
and covering the business regulations with its main features.
Pros
- Lightweight client with low resources need.
- Easy installation and config.
- Enhanced remote config and auto-update features.
- Affective host checker/compatibility function.
- Straight integration with Cisco ISE.
- GUI is simple and accessible directly.
- Messages on the client side is directly seen.
- Debug and message view assists the client and administrators.
- Good value for its prices.
Cons
- Next generation features are lacking.
- Split handling scenarios are limited.
- Sensitive to timeouts.
- Auto reconnect features does not work as expected.
- Auto mtu discovery does not work on some cases.
- Not a full featured solution on the client side.
- Detailed reporting is missing.
- Lack of multi device management.
- Application, url based dashboards needs to be enhanced.
- Cisco AnyConnect is the business enabler on the covid area.
- Line performance and number of clients is based on the ASA-Firepower HW.
- Price per user is low compared to other vendors.
- With autodeployment and low weight client our enterprise distribute thousands of clients in day.
VPN posture and host scan/checker with ISE integration has an enhanced security benefit. Granular controls on the profilers is a big gain. Access rules on the firewall side is very strict and apply every time. Especially ISE integration is a key step for Zero Trust Network. Number of CVEs on the client is low comparing to other vendors. We have strict regulations and audits for remote VPNs, Cisco AnyConnect product and configuration pass these audits every time.
- Pulse Connect Secure (SSL-VPN)
AnyConnect is a mature VPN client solution without any
problems, meeting our requirements easily. Local and international support is very good.
You can find a Cisco expert or engineer very easy. We have several good
partners with lots of selection matches is a big plus. Cisco AnyConnect
deployment base at our area is large compared to other vendors. We get good
feedback and referrals from existing clients. We have already Cisco devices and
getting high level support program, Additional product we're getting in has a
significant cost advantage.
problems, meeting our requirements easily. Local and international support is very good.
You can find a Cisco expert or engineer very easy. We have several good
partners with lots of selection matches is a big plus. Cisco AnyConnect
deployment base at our area is large compared to other vendors. We get good
feedback and referrals from existing clients. We have already Cisco devices and
getting high level support program, Additional product we're getting in has a
significant cost advantage.
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