Cisco IOS SSL VPN Reviews and Pricing

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System Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Oct 4, 2023

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A stable solution allows users to remotely access restricted networks, using a secure and authenticated pathway

Pros and Cons

"It helps us access networks from anywhere."

"The configuration is critical and complex."

What is our primary use case?

It is used as a VPN. Suppose you are working for any company and need to access something, but are unable to access it from outside, this solution is able to help. This solution helped a lot during the pandemic.

What is most valuable?

It helps us access networks from anywhere.

What needs improvement?

The configuration is critical and complex. Also, the code should be updated from time to time. The speed should also be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for three years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. Presently, forty-fifty users are using the solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support team is good.

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

I used Fortinet before using Cisco IOS SSL VPN.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex. However, Cisco provides a lot of documentation that is easy to understand. This makes the setup not feel complex. You can also receive guidance online.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend the solution. I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Thuy Truong

Administrator at SOURTHERN WAVES Solution

Mar 26, 2024

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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.