SOC Expert at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Secure, easy to use, and helps avoid leaks
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation process is not difficult."
  • "In general, it's always a good idea to improve scalability and stability."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for remote connections.

What is most valuable?

It's a tight solution. It's easy to use and secure.

The product is a stable solution that helps avoid leaks cases.

The solution scales well.

The installation process is not difficult. 

What needs improvement?

In general, it's always a good idea to improve scalability and stability. For the most part, we are satisfied.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution since about the start of Covid-19. We've used it for around two years at this point. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and secure. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the performance is good. It's also very secure. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.

We have about 1,600 users at this time.

At this point, I'm not sure if we have plans to increase usage.

How are customer service and support?

We have a lot of documentation available to us. In that sense, troubleshooting is easy.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We are also using Fortinet VPN.

How was the initial setup?

We have found the initial setup to be very simple and straightforward. It's not overly difficult or complex to implement. 

The deployment only takes about ten minutes. 

We have a security team of five technical operators that can help deploy, maintain, and monitor everything. 

What about the implementation team?

We are able to implement the solution via official documentation. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm not sure which version of the solution we are using at this point. 

I would recommend this solution to other organizations.

I'd rate it, in general, at a nine 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.
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Head of Solutions Delivery (Systems) at a wellness & fitness company with 51-200 employees
Real User
A secure and easy way of utilizing company services remotely
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are that it is really secure and very easy to use."
  • "Sometimes when you are on the VPN, it can be a little bit slow."

What is our primary use case?

We use AnyConnect to connect to our machines and networks remotely when we are not in the office. I can access files and other services that are available only on our company network.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are that it is really secure and very easy to use.

What needs improvement?

Sometimes when you are on the VPN, it can be a little bit slow. This may not be a Cisco issue, per se.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Cisco AnyConnect for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, it seems to be pretty good. We have people working from home and we really haven't had any issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have between 2,000 and 3,000 people who are using AnyConnect.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have not been in touch with Cisco's technical support team.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using Pulse up until about six months ago when we switched to Cisco. We had used it for quite a while.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward. The only challenge is setting it up when you're already remote, which can be difficult. If you are in the office and on the network then the setup is really fairly simple.

What about the implementation team?

Our IT department has set it up so that it's pushed out and automatically installed in our machines.

What other advice do I have?

This is absolutely a product that I can recommend. For me, it is straightforward to establish my VPN connection and then do my work.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Olufunso Bolarinwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Database Administrator (Manager) at Bluechip Technologies LTD.
Real User
Top 10
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.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Business Development Manager - Managed Services at Betacom S.A.
Real User
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
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Unified Networks at a program development consultancy with 11-50 employees
Reseller
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
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Director at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
A necessary tool with good stability and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "You don't have to think about it very much. It just works."
  • "All I care about is being connected and I know that we've run into versioning issues in the past."

What is our primary use case?

Most of our remote access is through Cisco AnyConnect. It's an onboarding process for us to make sure that we configure a laptop to connect to the client, to go through the client's firewall, and to get on there.

What is most valuable?

While it's very necessary as a tool, it's very much just set and forget. You don't have to think about it very much. It just works. 

Typically, the initial setup is very easy. 

What needs improvement?

All I care about is being connected and I know that we've run into versioning issues in the past.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used the solution for probably at least five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is fine. It's pretty standard, however, it seems like everybody uses Any Connect. It's like a pretty standard thing. It doesn't give anyone any trouble. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is okay. I'm able to use it with multiple clients and that element of it's just fine.

How are customer service and technical support?

I'm not on the IT side and therefore do not really deal with technical support. I can't speak to if they are helpful or responsive. I deal with my IT department. I never deal with Cisco.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is usually straightforward. It's not overly difficult. It's all in how things are communicated. If things are communicated in an easy way, then it's not an issue at all.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I have zero exposure when it comes to licensing and costs. I can't speak to how much the solution is. 

What other advice do I have?

We're just a client and an end-user.

The solution is client-driven. We tend to work with different versions.

I'd advise users to have it installed as a standard app in your environment and establish it as a standard to connect to your clients or your vendors. Just make sure you put a policy in place.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been happy with how it has worked for us overall. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Managing Partner at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 20
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.
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Senior Client Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
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.
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