We use the on-prem deployment model of this solution.
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has a user-friendly interface and is easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "The user interface is user-friendly."
- "In terms of what needs improvement, it should have better integration. Although, it might have already been taken care of."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The interface is user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
In terms of what needs improvement, it should have better integration. Although, it might have already been taken care of.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for more than seven years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's been stable for as long as I've been using it. Any issues that we had didn't come from this solution, they were from a third-party. It is stable.
How are customer service and support?
Their technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. It was easy to install.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it a nine out of ten. In order to make it a ten, it should have better integration.
I would recommend this solution to someone considering it.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Senior InfoSec Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Reviewer posted - “ASA only provides single network...
Reviewer posted - “ASA only provides single network based access control list features”. Maybe not in the license you purchased. http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa72/configuration/guide/contexts.html#wp1036557
Common Uses for Security Contexts
You might want to use multiple security contexts in the following situations:
•You are a service provider and want to sell security services to many customers. By enabling multiple security contexts on the security appliance, you can implement a cost-effective, space-saving solution that keeps all customer traffic separate and secure, and also eases configuration.
•You are a large enterprise or a college campus and want to keep departments completely separate.
•You are an enterprise that wants to provide distinct security policies
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Cisco IOS SSL VPN
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Senior InfoSec Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
If you are looking for a mature and dynamic security appliance for your SMB or enterprise network, the Cisco ASA is it.
Valuable Features:
• Great encryption capabilities
• Versatile Remote Access configuration down to user level settings
• Customizable Web Portals Internet/Extranet Sites
• Monitoring VPN activity and errors
• CLI provides quick access to various states of the device
• Troubleshooting Tools
Room for Improvement:
• Troubleshooting error codes not always decipherable
• Firewall rule configuration not as intuitive as Checkpoint. ASDM needs work
Other Advice:
Cisco ASA VPN device with the 8.4(5) image and ASDM 7.11. This device meets the requirements for FIPS 140-2 cryptographic requirements for federal agencies. The purpose of the device is that it ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information between networks. The device is best used between different locations offering secure communications for users, clients (DMZ), and partners (DMZ). Cisco has been in the business for creating borderless networks for some time. Overall performance and features of the device are great. It does take a little time to get used to the commands, as they are a little different from the Cisco IOS router but not as different as another vendor like 3com now, HP.
Visibility and granular control of applications and micro-applications,
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Manager of Operations at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Cisco's SSL VPN device ASA, provides easy to setup features for remote access, secured and private networks.
Valuable Features:
Virtual Private Network over Secure Socket Layer protocol has already been in business for quite some time now. Brands like Cisco, D-Link, and Netgear have already launched their products a few years back. Though there are many brands, Cisco is still leading the market. Cisco's new ASA device for SSL VPN, has made a new gateway for the technology. While the product is still under review and it has to pass many exploitations and critics, ASA has certainly made a new revolution in SSL VPN technology. With Cisco's ASA hanging around, no more configuring separate gateways, and tunneling complex networks with complicated authentication procedures. Simple user based authentication is possible now with the launch of a new device. The device will let you configure a standard set of users and groups for user based authentication. Hence, the hassle free setting up and operation.
Room for Improvement:
Cisco ASA system doesn't provide interface with radius based user mapping, other than the standard schema of users and groups. This is the one field where you may have trouble with while setting up the device, with your already configured secure network. ASA only provides single network based access control list features. This is a drawback if you have multi-layered networks and several VLANs. The flexibility is lost. There has been a compatibility issue of the device with Windows Internet Explorer version 8. Cisco has provided a beta version to resolve the issue.
Other Advice:
Cisco SSL VPN is a bag of mixed features. Some of these features will let you set up an easy secured and remote access of individual networks. At the same time, some of these features will cause some trouble with your already configured network. While we know that SSL VPN is an advanced technological step towards achieving a more secured network against ever growing multiple networking threats, Cisco's SSL VPN device is definitely a wise choice to pick.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Network Analyst at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
Reliable with useful features and good VPN capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "The product is very stable."
- "I have no notes in terms of areas of improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for the VPN for work after COVID.
What is most valuable?
We've been using it since Covid and it has been very stable. The troubleshooting is easy and overall the solution overall is pretty good.
The solution has a variety of useful features.
We have been able to restrict certain types of usage. Users need to meet certain criteria in order to sign in.
It's a very good VPN product.
The product is very stable.
It can easily scale.
What needs improvement?
The product has been stable. I have no notes in terms of areas of improvement.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. I'd rate the reliability ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution. It's easy to expand as needed. It's not a problem at all.
How was the initial setup?
We have three or four people that are able to handle deployment and maintenance tasks.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. We've been very pleased with its capabilities. It's a useful product.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sales at ANZA Technology Network
It's simple and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "IOS is user-friendly and simple. You connect to a particular VPN, and that's it. You become seamless after that."
What is our primary use case?
I use IOS for VPN. I work overseas often, and sometimes, I can't access what I need without a VPN. Some countries like Indonesia are restrictive, so you need a VPN. We've got about 10,000 employees, and we're all using it. I'm working on a company-provided laptop. I can't connect to our systems without Cisco.
What is most valuable?
IOS is user-friendly and simple. You connect to a particular VPN, and that's it. You become seamless after that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Cisco IOS for about seven years. I've used it since before it was called IOS.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I've never had any issues with IOS. It's probably a little on the older side, but it does the job.
How are customer service and support?
Cisco customer support is excellent. I've never had issues at all.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN eight out of 10. My main advice is always: Does it work for you? If it works for you, use it.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
DBA Team Lead | Principal Apps DBA at Experteam
Stable, simple to set up and use
Pros and Cons
- "The product is great because it is easy and simple."
- "Improvements could be made in terms of connectivity for applications."
What is our primary use case?
I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN to securely connect to my corporate network.
What is most valuable?
The product is great because it is easy and simple. It lets me easily connect from home to my company network in a straightforward way.
What needs improvement?
Improvements could be made in terms of connectivity for applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is quite good, although there is room for slight improvement. I would rate the stability as an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. Ten people are using it at my company.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is straightforward and only takes a few minutes.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Administrator at SOURTHERN WAVES Solution
Offers security, high availability, and stability
Pros and Cons
- "The product's most valuable features are security, stability, and troubleshooting capabilities."
- "Cisco IOS SSL VPN should improve its pricing."
What is our primary use case?
The product can be used for remote workforce connectivity, especially for companies with many users who want to work from home.
What is most valuable?
The product's most valuable features are security, stability, and troubleshooting capabilities.
What needs improvement?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN should improve its pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability depends on the license and the product model we use on our premises. I rate it a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My company has 50 customers for the product.
How are customer service and support?
The tool's technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
Cisco IOS SSL VPN's deployment is easy. Its deployment time can vary depending on the size of the company. It may take around one or two hours for a small company with just one or two users. However, larger enterprises with around fifty people could take one or two days. The deployment time is not excessively long, but it depends on how the servers are managed. You would need a ten-member team to handle it.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product a ten out of ten. It enables everyone to work remotely, adding value for the company and its users. Additionally, the tool offers security, high availability, and stability.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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