Cisco IOS SSL VPN Reviews

We use Cisco IOS SSL VPN as a failover mechanism for connectivity across various locations, including SSL stores, divisional offices, and regional offices. It uses the topology features for the same.

The platform provides value and benefits to our organization through efficient and effective communication. It has a positive impact on operation visibility. Our workforce can access the data and utilize it for progression. It helps us save a lot of time and money. 

They could provide the cloud-based as-a-service model with monthly rental payments.

It is a stable platform. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.

We have around 1000 Cisco IOS SSL VPN users working at our headquarters and remote offices.

We never had any complicated problems beyond our capacity to resolve them. Thus, we never had to contact the technical support team. The products are stable. However, when we contacted them for other aspects, they replied promptly.

The initial setup was straightforward. The only issue encountered was related to configurations for Azure Networks. Despite this specific hurdle, the overall implementation was robust.

Firstly, we created local data networks at our headquarters and remote offices. Later, we started configuring the VPN.

We had a team of five people responsible for the Cisco VPN system, involving tasks such as logging in, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth operation. The hardware proved robust, with no reported issues, downtime, or the need for warranty-related equipment replacements.

The platform is expensive.

Cisco VPN enabled secure access for our team to various critical applications. With SSL installed on all PCs, the team successfully accessed the ERP system, performing transactions and generating necessary reports.

Our technical team encounters challenges while configuring different protocols or security features for the system.

We have a good experience using the product. It offers an essential combination of efficient financial and technical aspects. I rate it a ten out of ten.

We configure the solution to remote connection to our workspaces, and we configure it as a next-generation firewall. We use the solution for some rules and access policies, and we configure the VPN client for internal and external connections.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN helps connect personal computers or notebooks to our environment. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is reasonably priced, and its technology is flexible.

The solution's configuration could be made easier. Cisco IOS SSL VPN has different service scenarios and features. For a different feature, we must configure a different type of settings and deploy them in external environments, which users find hard to deploy.

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

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a very stable solution.

I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN ten out of ten for stability.

Around 1,000 users use the solution in our organization, and we have plans to increase the usage.

I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN a nine out of ten for scalability.

The solution’s initial setup is very easy.

I rate the solution ten out of ten for the ease of its initial setup.

Deploying the solution can be done very fast, in around 30 minutes.

The solution is reasonably priced, and we have around 50% to 60% discounts from Cisco.

I would recommend Cisco IOS SSL VPN to other users.

Overall, I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN an eight out of ten.

We are using the solution for access control and internal servers.

The solution is quite transparent. We hardly have any issues.

Sometimes, a few VPN servers do not work, and we need to switch to another server. The solution does not give us options if the connectivity to one server is not available. The product can be more proactive, but it can't be because it relies on the internet.

I have been using the solution for more than ten years.

The product is quite stable. I rate the stability a nine and a half out of ten.

The solution is scalable. I do not see scalability as a challenge because it is a client-server. I rate the scalability an eight or a nine out of ten. All 300 employees in our organization use the product. We might increase the number of users depending on the number of employees.

The initial setup is quite straightforward. The deployment took less than ten minutes. The client was simple. It is a plug-and-play solution. It is a client-server-based tool.

The product can be deployed in-house. We do not need many people to maintain the solution. The IT team can manage it.

We have received quite a good ROI on the solution. It is very valuable.

The product costs less.

The intranet-related resources like Jira or Confluence with cloud servers are connected. Cisco cannot do anything if the connectivity from the VPN server to our site is broken. It is up to us to resolve it. I would recommend the solution to others. The product is quite simple to use and free from errors. It is quite stable. Overall, I rate the tool a nine and a half out of ten.

My company uses the product to get Cisco AnyConnect client to connect to our internal network.

The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and the fact that you can apply multi-factor authentication on it.

I use Cisco Duo for multi-factor authentication, and Cisco has enhanced it to meet our company's requirements. Multi-factor authentication in Cisco IOS SSL VPN has certain shortcomings that need improvement.

I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for ten years. I am an end user of the solution. I don't remember the version of the product we use in our company.

It is a stable solution. In my company, we haven't faced any issues related to the product's stability. I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.

It is a scalable solution, and we haven't encountered any scalability issues with the product in our company. I rate the product's scalability a ten out of ten.

There are around 200 users of the solution in my company.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an extensively used product in the company.

I have contacted the solution's technical support, and I feel they are responsive and fast.

The initial setup of Cisco IOS SSL VPN is not straightforward since it's a bit complex but not too hard for users to do.

The solution can be deployed in a couple of weeks.

The solution can be deployed on a hybrid cloud.

Regarding the deployment process, our company uses the normal deployment procedure provided by the manufacturer of the solution.

The technical staff, consisting mostly of administrators, are required to deploy and maintain the solution.

The implementation phase of the solution was carried out with the help of a consultant.

Our company has not calculated the exact ROI.

The licensing cost of the solution is on a yearly basis, and it is expensive compared to other solutions in the market.

I recommend Cisco IOS SSL VPN to other people.

I rate the overall product a ten out of ten.

We use Cisco IOS SSL VPN to connect to our servers. Our local IT team and vendors use the solution to connect to our servers.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is stable, and once we connect, we don't face any issues and can do our work. We also have integrated a multifactor authentication called Cisco Duo.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN doesn't support the configuration of multiple VPNs.

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

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a stable solution.

Around five users are using Cisco IOS SSL VPN in our organization. The solution is extensively used as our vendors continuously use it on a daily basis. I use the solution when I'm outside the office.

The initial setup of Cisco IOS SSL VPN is straightforward.

The solution was deployed in our organization through an in-house team. Cisco IOS SSL VPN's deployment was quite fast. However, deploying Cisco Duo took some time because the vendor had to call us, and then we had to arrange to share the password on a phone call.

Initially, we received an email from the vendor mentioning the URL of our server. The domain and the port were mentioned, and then we had to allow that in our network. Once we allowed it in our network, we had to install Cisco's client. They had given us a link for downloading it. After downloading it, we had to deploy it on whichever PCs were responsible for connecting to the network.

We have seen a return on investment with Cisco IOS SSL VPN because it comes with a lot of security and networking bundled in one package.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN comes with a cost-effective subscription. For example, we got around 25 licenses with the solution.

I am using the latest version of Cisco IOS SSL VPN.

A normal person with some networking knowledge can deploy and maintain Cisco IOS SSL VPN because it's not that complicated.

Cisco is one of the best solutions as far as routing and networking are concerned. Cisco still has some configurations to be done using the command line interface (CLI). That is a challenge if you are not familiar with CLI. The GUI interface is quite simple, and it's evolved from what it was earlier. It's good from the security point of view that you need to do those configurations using CLI.

Overall, I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN an eight out of ten.

We use the solution as a VPN dial-up. That's all. We are working from home or anywhere else from the office. We connect using the VPN.

The scanning part is one of the key features that Cisco should provide. Secondly, FortiClient has more features than Cisco. FortiClient allows you to connect their VPN over any machine. We can change the FortiGate firewall, but we need a separate license in Cisco.

I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for a year.

I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.

You have to purchase SSL for every VPN license from the vendor side. Everything depends upon the licensing.

3000 people are using this solution. There is a hybrid model in my company. Most of the employees work from home, or company or country. They are connected over the SSL VPN.

I rate the solution’s scalability a ten out of ten.

I have also worked with the FortiClient. FortiClient is much more versatile, easy to configure, and is more functional.

The solution setup is easy for everyone. We must run the platform and upload the configuration file to every agent installed on the system. Every agent is easier to proceed.

When I was in Pakistan, my company used Cisco products and the firewall. The ransomware came into our environment and breached the Cisco firewall. It passed along the Cisco firewall and then ran CMC connections. With respect to reliability, I rate it around seven.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN in my company for network connectivity and, in general, for our network infrastructure.

The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use, management, and support.

The only issue with Cisco IOS SSL VPN is on the price point. Price is an area of the solution where improvements are required.

I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for a few years. I don't have the details of the version of the solution I use.

It is a stable solution.

It is a scalable solution.

Around 100 to 200 people in my company use the product.

The product's initial setup is not that hard.

The time taken for the solution's deployment depends on why you need it.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

I can manage the solution's deployment process by myself.

My company makes payments on a quarterly basis to the vendor to cover the licensing costs attached to the product. Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an expensive product. There are no additional costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the product.

During the evaluation process, my company did look at products from HP. My company chose Cisco over HP since it is a well-known product and a good solution provider.

I recommend Cisco IOS SSL VPN to those who plan to use it.

I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.

We use the solution for mobility and remote access. 

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is integrated with domain controller, SSO and MFA. 

The solution needs to integrate password-less technology so that you don't have to remember passwords each time that you log in, which is otherwise tedious. We should be able to log in as long as our system is connected to the internet. 

I have been using the solution for five years. 

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is stable but takes time to troubleshoot. 

The tool is scalable, but scalability depends on your licensing. My company has about 10,000 users for Cisco IOS SSL VPN. 

We work closely with the tech support team whenever there is an issue. They are very supportive and cooperative. They are fantastic in terms of skill. 

Positive

The tool's installation is complicated and depends on how you want to do it. Our environment needs to support a large number of users. We had a complicated design. Product troubleshooting is difficult. The overall deployment took three to five months to complete. 

You need a stable infrastructure for the tool's deployment if you have many users. You need reports to be ready before the deployment. I rate the solution a ten out of ten.  

My company installs the solution for our customers so they can remotely connect to their networks. We have a staff of 70 technicians and provide end-to-end service from procurement to deployment. 

The solution is very reliable. Most brands have the same SSL for their VPNs, but Cisco as an OEM and a service provider is very trustworthy. 

The flexibility of configurations could be improved. Most companies are going to GUI which is comparatively easier to configure in other solutions. 

I have been using the solution for seven years.

The solution is stable and I rate it a ten out of ten. 

The solution is scalable. We provide our customers with provisions that cater to growth over five years. I rate scalability a ten out of ten. 

Technical support is very good and helps no matter the task. I rate support a ten out of ten. 

Positive

The setup is okay but not too easy. It all depends on who completes the setup and if they have familiarity with it. One technician can complete the setup for a small project in 10-25 minutes. For a complex project, it can take days to set up end-to-end. 

I rate setup a six out of ten. 

Our return on investment is solid. I rate it an eight out of ten. 

We are a partner with Cisco and get some level of discount. I rate pricing an eight out of ten. 

It is important to understand the technology and know the product rather than focus on a specific concepts from a specific OEM. If you know the technology on a broader scope, it is easier to configure any OEM device. 

I rate this solution a nine out of ten. 

When we are on a client network, the VPN comes into effect. We don't need a VPN for pre-sales or our local work. The solution is used for anything where a certain amount of data security is required and certain controls are in place. It's largely used when you are on a client network.

The solution's environment is stable and doesn't get disconnected every now and then.

The solution takes some time to log in because of some unavoidable security barriers, but it would be better if that could happen faster.

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

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a scalable solution.

Once you are on a VPN, we can use whatever applications the client gives us access to. There is no limitation regarding whether it is an Oracle database or some UI programs. Whatever is required is given through the VPN.

It doesn't take much time to get into the solution. You have an authenticator on your mobile, and your mobile is linked to the VPN. Your authenticator gives you access to the VPN and allows you to access the environment securely.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN can be deployed on-premises or on the cloud. I would recommend Cisco IOS SSL VPN to users looking for reliability. The encryption provided by the solution is good. The solution’s user experience has been good.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.