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Ivanti Connect Secure pros and cons

Vendor: Ivanti
3.8 out of 5
Badge Ranked 1

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PROS

Ivanti Connect Secure excels in scalable VPN access for enterprises, supporting mobile users and integrating with the latest technologies.
The tool's primary feature is secure remote access, ensuring reliability and uptime.
Multi-factor authentication and robust security provide reliable connections to corporate networks.
It is known for its ease of use and straightforward setup, enhancing user convenience.
VPN tunneling, utilizing both Pulse and Ivanti clients, is a standout feature for performance and reliability.

CONS

Zero test FDP should be improved, and the quality of documentation is not good, making it hard to find solutions.
Connectivity issues, such as failure to connect on public 2-step networks and needing better integration with NAC solutions, are prevalent.
Ivanti Connect Secure requires faster connection speeds and improved stability, coupled with better integration with Microsoft Azure AD.
The reporting capabilities are lacking in detail and require manual intervention, making it challenging to obtain detailed reports.
Frequent vulnerabilities are a concern, and the security mechanisms are slow to update, causing issues with Windows updates.
 

Ivanti Connect Secure Pros review quotes

GV
Architect - Cloud Serviced at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Nov 30, 2019
I can safely say this is one of the best solutions I have seen for VPN access. It can achieve what other vendors may not be able to. This product will train you about exactly what an SSL should be. You can leverage it to do whatever you wish, the way you wish to do it. This is the solution if you want a perfectly scalable product for your enterprise that can help your mobile users and integrate with the latest technologies.
it_user1317900 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of IT Technical Department at Prague Stock Exchange
Apr 2, 2020
The most valuable feature is being able to securely connect and use virtual desktops.
KM
Infrastructure Project manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 27, 2021
It is customer-friendly. It is quite easy for our users to connect. There is also the flexibility of the features.
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Johan Derycke - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 25, 2022
The flexibility in their management is great.
Oktay Ozkan - PeerSpot reviewer
System Security Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Jun 6, 2022
It's a very convenient and user-friendly application.
Jagadeesh J - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 24, 2022
Pulse Connect Secure is a stable solution.
Kaushlendra Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - IT Infrastructure and Network at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 20, 2022
The most valuable features of Pulse Connect Secure are multi-factor authentications, and VPNs and SSL VPNs we are using.
reviewer1246347 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect - Hybrid IT at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Aug 8, 2022
What I like the most about Pulse Connect Secure is that it's user-friendly. It's easy to use. You just need to connect, and that's it.
Hari_M - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect - Performance Engineering at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Aug 30, 2022
The best feature of Pulse Connect Secure is the good security it provides. It gives a secure connection to your network.
reviewer1974729 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Research Associate at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Oct 5, 2022
The most valuable features of the solution are reliability and uptime.
 

Ivanti Connect Secure Cons review quotes

GV
Architect - Cloud Serviced at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Nov 30, 2019
Zero test FDP (Fraud Protection and Prevention) should be improved.
it_user1317900 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of IT Technical Department at Prague Stock Exchange
Apr 2, 2020
This solution normally works but at times, we have had trouble with connectivity.
KM
Infrastructure Project manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 27, 2021
We want to switch to another solution because there are some challenges with the support from Pulse. The quality of documentation is also not good. It is sometimes very hard to find documentation that provides a solution and describes how all this works.
Learn what your peers think about Ivanti Connect Secure. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Johan Derycke - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 25, 2022
The stability could be better. There are sometimes bugs in the system.
Oktay Ozkan - PeerSpot reviewer
System Security Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Jun 6, 2022
I don't have any downsides to report about the product at this time.
Jagadeesh J - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 24, 2022
The most valuable features of Pulse Connect Secure are the user-friendly connection and interconnecting.
Kaushlendra Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - IT Infrastructure and Network at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 20, 2022
Pulse Connect Secure could improve the reporting, it is lacking in detail and should take the report automatically.
reviewer1246347 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect - Hybrid IT at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Aug 8, 2022
Connection-wise, Pulse Connect Secure could be faster, and this is its area for improvement.
Hari_M - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect - Performance Engineering at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Aug 30, 2022
At the moment, Pulse Connect Secure is a pretty good solution, and I don't see any issues with it. Currently, I'm not aware of a new or additional feature that's needed in Pulse Connect Secure, but it would be good if the team could look at how the speed of connection could be increased. Though it's quite seamless and I didn't face any problem with the speed, it would be better to improve the speed and keep going forward, especially as the industry's changing and people would love connections to be a lot faster.
reviewer1974729 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Research Associate at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Oct 5, 2022
The solution can be improved by addressing the failure to connect on public 2-step networks.