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Check Point Harmony Mobile vs Cisco IOS SSL VPN comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
Check Point Harmony Mobile enhances security and productivity with seamless integration, reducing incidents and improving resilience without high costs.
Sentiment score
6.7
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is highly rated for its security, ease of use, and minimal impact on performance.
It reduced the cost of data breaches.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Incidents have dropped by around 15% since we started using Check Point Harmony Mobile.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Our ROI with Harmony Mobile has been strong, we have prevented multiple phishing and malware incidents in mobile devices saving time, potential breaches, and compliance-related costs.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Check Point Harmony Mobile's support is praised for quick, knowledgeable assistance, while the software's user-friendliness minimizes support reliance.
Sentiment score
7.3
Cisco IOS SSL VPN users praise the effective customer support, highlighting timely service, comprehensive documentation, and strong local assistance.
Their team is responsive, knowledgeable and proactive in resolving issues and providing guidance.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The support for Check Point Harmony Mobile was excellent, both for technical support and other aspects.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Customer support for Check Point Harmony Mobile is very great.
IT at a security firm with 51-200 employees
We contact support regularly, especially for deployments, and they are very responsive.
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
When Cisco first took over, it was a bit more difficult to get support, but they now integrate it without differentiating the support for Linksys versus full-blown Cisco switches.
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Check Point Harmony Mobile is highly scalable and integrates seamlessly, supporting diverse organizational sizes without performance issues.
Sentiment score
7.8
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is scalable and efficient, supporting diverse user bases with flexible licensing and expandability.
Check Point Harmony Mobile is scalable and can be integrated with our existing security infrastructure.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Harmony mobile scales easily with growing device fleets making it well suited for both small teams and large enterprises.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile's scalability is good, and I have been able to add more users or devices easily as my organization has grown.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It integrates well with Cisco's ecosystem, providing flexibility and options to connect to diverse environments.
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Check Point Harmony Mobile offers reliable, high-performance security with excellent stability and efficiency on both Android and Apple devices.
Sentiment score
8.0
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is highly stable and reliable, with users experiencing minimal issues and continuous service even during power failures.
Harmony mobile has proven to be highly stable in our environment with consistent performance and no major downtime or crashes.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile is absolutely stable with no downtime, and it is working excellently.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Check Point Harmony Mobile is very stable.
Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Linksys can be fairly stable for easy environments, but in more complex network environments, Cisco is definitely a lot more stable.
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is extremely stable.
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Harmony Mobile needs interface improvements, better integration, cost structure enhancements, and customizable features for diverse user environments.
Cisco IOS SSL VPN requires improvements in language support, pricing, GUI, compatibility, deployment processes, and enhanced remote access options.
Granular admin roles would help, as adding more flexible role-based access control within the Infinity Portal would help large teams delegate responsibilities without overexposing sensitive settings and data.
Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
While it is worth the investment given the increased security and improved user experience, it is definitely a significant expense.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Check Point Harmony Mobile is strong but could improve in reducing alert fatigue, sometimes we get too many notifications which can overwhelm users and IT staff.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
There have been issues with operating systems where newer updates cause problems with backward compatibility.
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
I believe Cisco could support easier configuration and having tools that allow for easier management and configuration.
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Harmony Mobile is seen as costly for mid-size installations but competitive for larger, scalable deployments with support.
Cisco IOS SSL VPN is costly compared to FortiGate and Aruba, though discounts exist and pricing reflects its stability.
It is a significant expense, but it is worth the investment given the increased security and improved user experience.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Harmony Mobile's pricing is per device and generally affordable especially when bundled with other harmony solutions.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The pricing for Check Point Harmony Mobile was higher than expected, but the setup cost and other aspects were a good experience.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
For more than one hundred users, it costs about $60 per seat.
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Harmony Mobile provides robust threat management with real-time detection, easy deployment, and seamless integration for enhanced mobile protection.
Cisco IOS SSL VPN provides secure, user-friendly remote access with strong encryption, seamless integration, and efficient management, ensuring high user satisfaction.
Check Point Harmony Mobile's advanced threat prevention capabilities have been very effective in blocking these threats.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Network protection especially against unsafe wifi has been crucial for securing remote work.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted my organization by saving time and providing better security.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The solution is also very scalable, offering up to one hundred licenses for free, and can integrate well with Cisco's ecosystem, such as Cisco ISE and NAC.
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
Configuring QoS on Linksys is pretty easy, especially compared to Cisco QoS, which I am certified in, as it helps ensure that the bandwidth for voice or other applications doesn't bleed over into the data links.
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
The valuable features of Cisco IOS SSL VPN are the ease of use and the speed.
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony Mobile
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Threat Defense (1st)
Cisco IOS SSL VPN
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (4th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Check Point Harmony Mobile and Cisco IOS SSL VPN aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Check Point Harmony Mobile is designed for Mobile Threat Defense and holds a mindshare of 12.0%, down 13.7% compared to last year.
Cisco IOS SSL VPN, on the other hand, focuses on SSL VPN, holds 10.3% mindshare, up 8.5% since last year.
Mobile Threat Defense Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Harmony Mobile12.0%
Zimperium27.6%
Lookout19.4%
Other41.0%
Mobile Threat Defense
SSL VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco IOS SSL VPN10.3%
Ivanti Connect Secure16.5%
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect)11.2%
Other62.0%
SSL VPN
 

Featured Reviews

RL
TI at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Unified across devices and mobile threats are automatically blocked before damage occurs
The best feature of Check Point Harmony Mobile is the Mobile Threat Defense because it detects and blocks phishing attempts, malicious apps, man-in-the-middle attacks, and device exploits, which is especially critical in BYOD and remote work environments. The Mobile Threat Defense feature in Check Point Harmony Mobile has been very effective, especially in catching threats that target employees outside of traditional email channels. For example, there was a smishing attempt where a user received a text message with links disguised as package delivery updates. Check Point Harmony Mobile analyzed the link in real-time, flagged it as malicious, and blocked access before anyone could enter credentials, which prevented what could have been a widespread credential harvesting attack. Device Management and Remote Work Support are two additional aspects of Check Point Harmony Mobile that are especially valued. Device Management continuously checks device posture, including things like OS version, patch level, and whether a device is jailbroken or rooted. Remote Work Support allows employees to securely access email, collaboration tools, and files from anywhere without worrying about phishing links, malicious apps, and unsafe Wi-Fi networks. Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted the organization, especially with phishing protections, as SMS or messaging-based phishing attempts are now blocked before users can click, preventing credential theft. Measurable outcomes since deploying Check Point Harmony Mobile highlight its impact on both security and compliance. Mobile-related security incidents have dropped by approximately 40 to 50 percent compared to before deployment.
VM
student at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Cost efficiency and ease of setup define network management while potential improvements in complexity handling are noted
Optimizing and configuring for network segmentation is the biggest thing for helping with segmenting traffic management. Configuring QoS on Linksys is pretty easy, especially compared to Cisco QoS, which I am certified in, as it helps ensure that the bandwidth for voice or other applications doesn't bleed over into the data links. In the past, Linksys has been pretty good at network protection, segmenting off that protection for unauthorized access or cyber threats. Cost savings and ease of use are the benefits I've seen from Linksys. It's a little bit less complex to set up and configure compared to Cisco switching. I utilized the VLAN support feature in the Linksys switches. A lot of the networks I have were broken up by VLAN, and I definitely configured them for different VLANs. The best feature of Linksys in my opinion is cost, as they tend to be more cost-effective compared to larger switches or Cisco switches.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Security Firm
7%
Construction Company
16%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Harmony Mobile?
The most valuable features of the solution are threat emulation, threat extraction, URL detection, antimalware, antivirus, and IPS.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Harmony Mobile?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Harmony Mobile is that pricing can be a little bit lower, which would be good because other antivirus solutions are significant...
What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Mobile?
While Check Point Harmony Mobile is a strong solution, there are a few areas where improvement could make it even more effective and user-friendly, such as more granular policy controls.
What needs improvement with Cisco IOS SSL VPN?
I have not found any areas that could be improved so far. I am not sure how Cisco IOS SSL VPN can continue their improvements for the future, but I think it is a great product. To stay on top, they...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Mobile Access, Check Point SandBlast Mobile
Cisco SSL VPN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State
MST Systems
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