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Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) pros and cons

Vendor: Cisco
4.2 out of 5
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PROS

Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) provides a secure and reliable VPN connection, ensuring data security and stability with seamless connectivity.
Users appreciate the simplicity and ease of use, allowing for quick setup and efficient operation without ongoing maintenance concerns.
The tool enhances security by utilizing features like multifactor authentication and advanced malware protection, providing a robust security posture for remote work.
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) offers excellent scalability and performance, allowing companies to scale usage effectively and efficiently across diverse environments.
Technical support from Cisco is consistently rated as helpful and responsive, making the deployment and maintenance process smooth for users.

CONS

There are issues with connectivity, latency, and occasionally hotspots lead to connectivity challenges.
The complexity of setup, especially for server-side and certificate use, is a noted difficulty.
Automated installation of updates is needed due to frequent version releases.
Pricing is a significant concern, being considered expensive compared to competitors like Fortinet.
Integration with newer technologies and better two-factor authentication are areas requiring attention.
 

Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) Pros review quotes

AS
Manager - Projects at airtel
Jun 17, 2025
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is established in our network with no teething issues.
Thatchapon Wongsri - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer Specialist at Zenith Comp Co.,Ltd.
May 22, 2025
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is very stable.
Wouter Beer - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Gannexion BV
Feb 6, 2025
It utilizes certificates, which allows for automatic setup.
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RL
Director/ Senior Network Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Feb 12, 2025
On Cisco's side, the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) story is quite valuable.
VinaySingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. I&C Enginner at Reliance Industries Ltd
Dec 11, 2024
The multifactor authentication enhances security posture, and integrating our internal application for authentication was easy.
reviewer1525815 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jan 26, 2026
The functions in Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) that I have found most valuable are that it is a connection tool that connects and has redundancy, which is a good thing.
JM
Chief Technologies Officer at ASTORG PARTNERS
Apr 8, 2025
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is a straightforward and simple product that works effectively.
RR
Network Architect at Sysnet Solutions Bangladesh Limited
Feb 24, 2025
The most useful feature of Cisco Secure Client is the capability for any kind of VPN, facilitating remote connections in the network.
Henok Tsegaye - PeerSpot reviewer
BDM/Chief Information Officer at Afcor PLC
Apr 5, 2024
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client provides a secure way for users to access our systems remotely.
Greg Dend - PeerSpot reviewer
Information security manager at MTN
Aug 17, 2023
I haven’t experienced any issues and the connection is always stable.
 

Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) Cons review quotes

AS
Manager - Projects at airtel
Jun 17, 2025
I see benefits from using Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect). However, I would not recommend it because future adoptions will be towards Zscaler, as SSC is a better model than VPN.
Thatchapon Wongsri - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer Specialist at Zenith Comp Co.,Ltd.
May 22, 2025
Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) is somewhat expensive compared to others such as Fortinet or Palo Alto, which provide free VPN when the firewall is purchased.
Wouter Beer - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Gannexion BV
Feb 6, 2025
It should implement something like a kill switch.
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RL
Director/ Senior Network Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Feb 12, 2025
Usability could be improved, as the look and feel of it is somewhat dated.
VinaySingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. I&C Enginner at Reliance Industries Ltd
Dec 11, 2024
If user authentication has already been done on a device, maybe there could be connectivity directly without needing to log in each time I access the service.
reviewer1525815 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Jan 26, 2026
The only problem is that if you want to download it somewhere else, you cannot; you cannot download it unless you have a valid Cisco account.
JM
Chief Technologies Officer at ASTORG PARTNERS
Apr 8, 2025
The deployment process should be improved, specifically making it easier. Fully automated deployments are quite challenging.
RR
Network Architect at Sysnet Solutions Bangladesh Limited
Feb 24, 2025
Cisco Secure Client is quite solid, but the license terms are complex and could be improved.
Henok Tsegaye - PeerSpot reviewer
BDM/Chief Information Officer at Afcor PLC
Apr 5, 2024
Improvements could be made in terms of pricing and ease of setup.
Greg Dend - PeerSpot reviewer
Information security manager at MTN
Aug 17, 2023
If the Internet connection is not stable, it will create a disturbance when using the resources.