Valentin Ilie - PeerSpot reviewer
Inside Sales Representative at Veeam Software
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
An easy-to-use and straightforward solution that can be used to secure communications by encrypting information
Pros and Cons
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

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.

What is most valuable?

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

What needs improvement?

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.

For how long have I used the solution?

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

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 300 users are using the solution.

What other advice do I have?

Cisco IOS SSL VPN is a cloud-based solution.

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

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Solution Architect at Ostec
Real User
Top 5
A reliable solution with trustworthy service with quick setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is very reliable."
  • "The flexibility of configurations could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

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. 

What is most valuable?

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. 

What needs improvement?

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

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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. 

How are customer service and support?

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

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

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. 

What was our ROI?

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

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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

What other advice do I have?

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. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Santosh Pallai - PeerSpot reviewer
SAP BPC Consultant at Tech Mahindra
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
It's easy to connect
Pros and Cons
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

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.

What is most valuable?

Cisco VPN is easy to connect.

What needs improvement?

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.

For how long have I used the solution?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have close to 70,000 users.

How are customer service and support?

Cisco support has been very helpful.

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Cisco VPN is straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

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.

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Solutions Architect at Terrific Tech
Real User
Top 20
It is stable and we find it easy to work on
Pros and Cons
  • "It's a very stable solution and I'd say it works perfectly."
  • "I think the administration can be improved to include web interfaces."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to connect to our LAN, so that our users are able to access the necessary applications that are designed to be used on-premise. We predominantly use Cisco products and we find it very easy for us to use. 

What needs improvement?

I think the administration can be improved to include web interfaces. And I also feel that the deployment of the clients can be better. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for the past six years now on premise.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a very stable solution and I'd say it works perfectly. The only issue may be ensuring that connectivity between the Cisco Firewall and the access directory should be maintained. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have about 450 up to 750 users connected to the VPN. I don't see us increasing the number of users because we are trying to migrate some of our applications on the cloud, and we use cloud VPN. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We work directly with local Premier Partners for Cisco, and they help us in terms of scoping the solution and checking our implementation.  So I think that's how we contact Cisco support indirectly. But we also have instances where we contact Cisco directly, should we need other support, but it's really very rare. Most of the solutions features work perfectly.

How was the initial setup?

Most of our configurations are done by our Cisco Premier Partner, but it's relatively easy to set up Cisco SSL VPN.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I would say the price is high in terms of other solutions, but I believe it's worth the price for enterprise customers. The stability matches the pricing. So I would say it is a bit expensive, but I think it is worth the price.

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten, I will rate this solution a nine. 

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Reviewer posted - “ASA only provides single network...

Reviewer posted - “ASA only provides single network based access control list features”. Maybe not in the license you purchased. http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa72/configuration/guide/contexts.html#wp1036557
Common Uses for Security Contexts

You might want to use multiple security contexts in the following situations:

•You are a service provider and want to sell security services to many customers. By enabling multiple security contexts on the security appliance, you can implement a cost-effective, space-saving solution that keeps all customer traffic separate and secure, and also eases configuration.

•You are a large enterprise or a college campus and want to keep departments completely separate.

•You are an enterprise that wants to provide distinct security policies

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Fatih Gedikli - PeerSpot reviewer
DBA Team Lead | Principal Apps DBA at Experteam
Real User
Top 5
Stable, simple to set up and use
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is great because it is easy and simple."
  • "Improvements could be made in terms of connectivity for applications."

What is our primary use case?

I use Cisco IOS SSL VPN to securely connect to my corporate network.

What is most valuable?

The product is great because it is easy and simple. It lets me easily connect from home to my company network in a straightforward way.

What needs improvement?

Improvements could be made in terms of connectivity for applications.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco IOS SSL VPN for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is quite good, although there is room for slight improvement. I would rate the stability as an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. Ten people are using it at my company.

How was the initial setup?

The deployment is straightforward and only takes a few minutes.

What other advice do I have?

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Network Analyst at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 5
Reliable with useful features and good VPN capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is very stable."
  • "I have no notes in terms of areas of improvement."

What is our primary use case?

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

What is most valuable?

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. 

What needs improvement?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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

How was the initial setup?

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

What other advice do I have?

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

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Senior System Administrator at AB Mauri India Private Limited
Real User
Easy to use, scalable, and has great technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a product that is very robust and durable."
  • "It would be nice if we could use this not just on mobile, but on laptops and desktops as well."

What is most valuable?

The solution is very easy to use.

It is a product that is very robust and durable. 

The solution is stable.

The product has been scalable.

Technical support is great.

What needs improvement?

Only its mobile-based application is available right now. We cannot use it, for example, on laptops. That's the only drawback. It would be nice if we could use this not just on mobile, but on laptops and desktops as well.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for the past six or seven months at this point. It hasn't quite been a year yet.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is very scalable. You can expand it if you need to.

How are customer service and support?

I've found the technical support to be excellent. they are helpful and responsive. We are very satisfied with the level of attention we receive. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer and an end-user. 

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been pretty happy with its capabilities. 

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