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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) offers reliable and seamless connectivity to VPNs, ensuring users can access resources remotely with stability.
Security is enhanced with features like advanced malware protection, double security via hard and soft tokens, and multifactor authentication.
It is highly stable, with zero reported stability issues, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.
Scalability is a strong feature, allowing increased usage and integration with Active Directory to simplify user access.
The setup process is straightforward, making it easy to deploy and configure, providing secure access without complex installations.

CONS

There are calls for improved integration with endpoint protection for Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect).
Many users find the setup challenging and recommend simplification.
Optimization for system resources and connectivity speed is desired.
Frequent updates are inconvenient, and it is requested that they be reduced.
Licensing complexity and costs are a concern for users.
 

Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) Pros review quotes

it_user1028334 - PeerSpot reviewer
Quality Assurance Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 18, 2019
I like the ability to share the connections or simply to be able to pass the credentials for a connection to other colleagues without bothering too much about the connection being tracked or about security, because each and every user will require a secret password, so I don't really care about sending the details. It's very secure.
it_user1089714 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Tester at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 25, 2019
I like that it is really easy to use, it's a simple product. It can connect remotely with a secure network.
reviewer1050123 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Sep 27, 2019
I like how I don't need to see the solution or start it up. I just use my computer and have it working in the background. I start my laptop and it's there and working. That's the most important feature.
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it_user1029069 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator
Sep 27, 2019
It is easy to handle, you can have it on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
TK
IT Consultant at Kowalik IT Consulting
Sep 29, 2019
It's easy to handle. You can have it on Windows, Linux or Mac, that's quite useful.
Josef Bartos - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.
Oct 24, 2019
This solution is stable. There have been no technical issues.
qualitya722373 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Quality Assurance at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Nov 17, 2019
The most valuable feature is the connection feature.
reviewer1179411 - PeerSpot reviewer
Group VP Security and Compliance at a wireless company with 201-500 employees
Dec 16, 2019
The solution is very easy to use and set up.
BS
Network Specialist at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Jan 27, 2020
The setup is quick and easy on the client-side.
US
Software Sales Manager at Santa Monica Networks
Feb 17, 2020
The solution works very well. You just click and it's working.
 

Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect) Cons review quotes

it_user1028334 - PeerSpot reviewer
Quality Assurance Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 18, 2019
If they could simplify connections via other machines, like Linux or Mac OS X, it would be helpful.
it_user1089714 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Tester at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 25, 2019
The logout should be automized and it should have a reminder that you have logged in into a private network.
reviewer1050123 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Sep 27, 2019
The hotspots give me connectivity issues occasionally. It could be easier to use if it allowed me to choose the hotspot.
Learn what your peers think about Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect). Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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it_user1029069 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator
Sep 27, 2019
It would be useful to have an automatic install process where if you connect and you don't have the latest version, it should be automatically done.
TK
IT Consultant at Kowalik IT Consulting
Sep 29, 2019
Every two weeks there was a new version to install which was annoying for the users.
Josef Bartos - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.
Oct 24, 2019
I have been working with the same interface for the last ten years. I would say that it needs some improvements made.
qualitya722373 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Quality Assurance at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Nov 17, 2019
There are situations where the connection drops, and you may not even be aware of it until you try to do something critical.
reviewer1179411 - PeerSpot reviewer
Group VP Security and Compliance at a wireless company with 201-500 employees
Dec 16, 2019
Behavior analytics and other newer technologies should be integrated into the solution.
BS
Network Specialist at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Jan 27, 2020
The setup is a bit difficult to handle on the server-side.
US
Software Sales Manager at Santa Monica Networks
Feb 17, 2020
The configuration from the client-side would be useful. Right now, it's not centralized. There should be a lock so that it can only be configured from one place.