Cisco IOS SSL VPN Reviews

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. 

We work in financial reporting, so the reports are confidential, and we can't have direct access. We gain access to their system from here, and we work on that.

Cisco VPN is easy to connect.

Sometimes the connection drops, and we don't like that. I'm not sure the reason, but sometimes it will take time to connect or it will disconnect fast.

I've been using Cisco VPN for close to five months.

Cisco VPN must be stable. Otherwise, we wouldn't have so many people on the solution.

We have close to 70,000 users.

Cisco support has been very helpful.

Setting up Cisco VPN is straightforward.

I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN eight out of 10. My advice is to be patient with anything new, and you'll get the best out of it. Once you gain complete knowledge of the solution, you'll love working on it.

We use the latest version. Even with us using the latest version, the 40, Cisco FirePOWER, is the new generation for ASA, with a set up SSL VPN, as well.

We consider Cisco to be one of the best brands in the network. Many people appreciate the good service of Cisco and we make much use of its router switches.

As there are many people who work with Cisco, this translates into the availability of more engineers to lend support. 

In addition to Cisco, we work with other solutions on behalf of our customers, such as Fortinet for FortiGate, but this latter solution can achieve the same results at a lower price. 

FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license. 

Other brands, such as Fortinet and even Juniper, do not charge a fee for the very good training they provide, but Cisco does. 

Cisco should make itself available at a discount, if not for free. 

I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for more than 10 years.

There are two types of VPN, one of which is SSL and is part of call remote access for users of laptops who wish to connect with the company network. This one is very popular. 

The second we refer to as site-to-site VPN, which is used for connecting one seminar to another. It could involve the branch office connecting to the data center via the internet or one company connecting to another. This would require the setting up of an IP tunnel. We employ this widely, such as in a bank, or financial or government institution. 

Cisco certainly has a really strong support team. 

We are mainly talking about an enterprise level solution, so we do not do too much on the cloud, although I do make use of the new Palo Alto VPN cloud, also known as Prisma VPN. 

There are not too many people involved in the deployment and maintenance. For example, in my previous company in the bank, we had around 80,000 employees. We support six VPN boxes, each capable of supporting this number times 5,000. 

At the time, not everyone was in need of a VPN but, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have doubled the capacities to accomodate more people. 

As such, one can say that there are only a few people who comprise the support team, the number consisting of three or four. Not too many people are needed since it will not break easily. 

We are talking about monitoring capacity and some regular maintenance, such as the OS upgrade. RMA is the prescribed response in the event of device failure. Not much is needed besides this and it is reflected in the size of the teams. 

As there are many who are familiar with these solutions and use them, this translates into more engineers working on them, thus making it easy to get support. 

In addition to Cisco, we work with other solutions on behalf of our customers, such as Fortinet for FortiGate, but this latter solution can achieve the same results at a lower price.

FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license.

Other brands, such as Fortinet and even Juniper, do not charge a fee for the very good training they provide, but Cisco does.

Cisco should make itself available at a discount, if not for free.

In addition to Cisco, we work with other solutions on behalf of our customers, such as Fortinet for FortiGate, but this latter solution can achieve the same results at a lower price.

FortiGate does not charge the client a licensing fee, although Cisco charges clients a couple of dollars per year for each license.

Other brands, such as Fortinet and even Juniper, do not charge a fee for the very good training they provide, but Cisco does.

Cisco is a well known brand which provides good service and many people have familiarity with it, including businesses. 

As Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a good solution, but comes with a cost that is higher than all others, I rate it as a nine out of ten. 

I am a researcher, and I am doing my master's in administration. To do the research on the web, I need to get into the database of some sites. As a researcher, to get the most content or see all of the content of the sites, I need to access these sites through my university's network. That's why I use this VPN. If I use my internet connection at home, I would have different access to the data.

It allows me to use and access the entire content of the site. I can access any kind of content from home for my research. Before the pandemic, I used to use the VPN in my house just at night, but now, I am only working from home, and I use it every day for eight to ten hours a day. It has allowed me to work from home.

It is very simple to use, and it allows me to get into the university's network from my home, which is very useful for me.

When many people are using the internet at home, which is usually right after dinner, this type of service is a little bit hard to use. The internet becomes quite slow, and sometimes, I have to stop using this application. I am not sure if this issue is because of the application or my internet provider.

I have been using this solution for two years.

It is stable.

We have an internal IT support team. I contacted them just once in two years. They were very helpful and great. They are doing a great job. They have an internal site with all the information, which was very useful in resolving the issues on my own.

It is very easy to install. I used the information available on the university's site to get it working on my machine. It took 10 to 15 minutes.

I am completely satisfied with the solution. I would rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN an eight out of ten. It is a good solution.

I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN to secure my connections, whereby the communication between my computer and my company's server is encrypted, and the information is air-gapped.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is an easy-to-use and straightforward solution.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN should add a sensor that can authenticate with a fingerprint instead of having to type the username and password every time.

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

Sometimes, the solution gets disconnected. I do not like that if you're not plugged in or if you lock your computer, you have to re-log in, which is not nice. If you log in and return after you lock the computer, it should still be connected to the VPN and not disconnected for you to start over. That's something that I do not like.

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

Around 300 users are using the solution.

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a cloud-based solution.

Overall, I rate Cisco IOS SSL VPN a nine out of ten.

We're using it as part of the RingCentral solution with the Firepower 4000 firewall.

I appreciate the security, performance, and integration with the VyOS BYOD (bring your own device) solution.

The Secure Plus Connect product could be improved with many enhancements in any price license, especially for licensing. Cisco could simplify the licensing; it could make it easier to order and use the features.

The UI could be improved for the licensing part. 

Additionally, Cisco could integrate global traffic balancing features into the new firmware for the firewall, which would be beneficial for administrators.

I've been working with it for the past three years.

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.

I would rate the ability to expand at seven out of ten because it's mainly the pricing and licensing during large deployments. In some cases, scalability may lead to a higher cost, which can be challenging in my country.

The customer service and support are the best. When it comes to support, Cisco is the best vendor ever. 

Positive

I have used two other vendors during my experience and work: SFI and Forcepoint.

Cisco is better from a technical standpoint, but Forcepoint is less expensive and is currently penetrating the Egyptian market. 

Forcepoint One is a cloud-hosted product that includes a DNS layer, cloud firewall, and all the features of Cisco VPN. 

When I compared the two products, I found that Forcepoint is a good value for the price, considering the resources it offers.

If I'm setting up the branch firewall and managing connections, devices, or VPN, it's quite simple. Especially for me, with 20 years of experience, it's straightforward.

My experience makes it easy for me. I'm already an expert engineer.

So, if you're familiar with the product, it's pretty simple to use.

The deployment model depends on the case. The government and public sector often prefer on-prem solutions to maintain complete control.

Price flexibility could be improved in comparison to other vendors. 

Although the cost may be higher, the value is high with this solution.

I would recommend this solution for enterprise businesses. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

We primarily use the solution for the VPN for work after COVID. 

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. 

The product has been stable. I have no notes in terms of areas of improvement. 

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. 

It's a scalable solution. It's easy to expand as needed. It's not a problem at all. 

We have three or four people that are able to handle deployment and maintenance tasks.

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten. We've been very pleased with its capabilities. It's a useful product. 

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.

IOS is user-friendly and simple. You connect to a particular VPN, and that's it. You become seamless after that.

I've been using Cisco IOS for about seven years. I've used it since before it was called IOS. 

I've never had any issues with IOS. It's probably a little on the older side, but it does the job.

Cisco customer support is excellent. I've never had issues at all.

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.