Cisco AnyConnect
Cisco AnyConnect
About Cisco AnyConnect
Cisco AnyConnect is a virtual private network (VPN) software designed to provide remote workforce with secure enterprise-wide network access across multiple locations and devices. Administrators can utilize the platform to identify network usage details and automatically conduct endpoint posture assessments to ensure data security.
Cisco AnyConnect allows administrators to protect VPN access, verify user devices through multi-factor authentication, and block threats across endpoints using the Cisco AMP platform. Information technology (IT) teams can gain visibility into the network's blind spots and vulnerabilities, generate actionable reports, and respond to malware attacks, data exfiltration, and risky user behaviors. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client lets enterprises provide encrypted network access to employees on smartphones or tablets and localize the system's language according to organizational requirements.
Cisco AnyConnect helps organizations enhance network security through secure sockets layer (SSL), IP security Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IPsec IKEv2) and other built-in modules. The platform can be configured to ensure stable network connection during ongoing protocols for standby, hibernation, and IP address changes.
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- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Easy to use for remote working
Reviewed on 16/08/2022
The scale, ease of use, ease of introduction, ease of use for users, etc., will be discussed once...
The scale, ease of use, ease of introduction, ease of use for users, etc., will be discussed once with the Cisco manager and the information system manager, and the above problems and issues will be resolved. We recommend that you consider the advantages.
Pros
You can easily create a VPN environment with a single click on your PC or smartphone. You can also easily select a server to connect to. In addition, by preparing multiple servers, even in an environment where the connection to a specific server is poor, the ability to connect to a VPN by selecting another server is also useful when using software that requires a VPN connection.
Cons
Although a VPN connection can be made, there are cases in which the communication speed drops and video conferences are interfered with.
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OpenVPN Access ServerReasons for Choosing Cisco AnyConnect
I used it as a tool for remote work when I was stationed at a certain major company. At first, I used it mainly to connect to my WiFi environment, but it was easy to use because it was easy to authenticate and maintained sufficient speed.Switched From
FortiClientReasons for Switching to Cisco AnyConnect
- Industry: Government Administration
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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VPN-E time, AnyWhere Connection!
Reviewed on 11/05/2024
I love AnyConnect because of its consistency and reliability. I can always be confident that it...
I love AnyConnect because of its consistency and reliability. I can always be confident that it will work as advertised as long as there aren’t any other outside factors that would hinder performance.
Pros
I like Cisco products in general because of their reliability but what I particularly like about AnyConnect is the ease of use for end users. I’ve used other VPN solutions that are a lot more cumbersome and take more steps to connect.
Cons
Sometimes there is intermittent slowdown of the host network when connected but nothing that usually be resolved with a reboot of the device or modem/router.
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- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Ok when it works
Reviewed on 28/07/2020
Cisco AnyConnect does what it's supposed to do - gets you connected to your VPN so that you can...
Cisco AnyConnect does what it's supposed to do - gets you connected to your VPN so that you can work remotely. It's not a fancy software, but it's efficient as long as it's not dropping your connection.
Pros
Cisco AnyConnect has made it possible for my company to easily transition to WFH during this unprecedented pandemic. While we've used AnyConnect for a long time, it's being very widely and frequently used at this point. AnyConnect is relatively simple to use - connect to your local wifi and then connect to the VPN. It's pretty foolproof to actually getting logged in.
Cons
I'm not sure if this is unique to my company, but there's recently (within the last 6-8 months) been a change where AnyConnect needs to be reset/re-connected every 24 hours. While this is a small inconvenience, it's still annoying. I used to be able to stay connected to the VPN without limit. I've also experienced more frequent dropped connections as of late.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Used as Remote Employee
Reviewed on 02/08/2022
Using Cisco AnyConnect allows me to work remotely and securely from any where. I am able to access...
Using Cisco AnyConnect allows me to work remotely and securely from any where. I am able to access files and shared drives easily and can trust that they are being transmitted securely.
Pros
I use this software most regularly to connect to my organization's VPN. I work remotely full time and use the VPN to access shared drives, files, and portals. It is simple to connect and saves the VPN path so I do not have to type it each time. My favorite thing about this software is its ease of use.
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I do not find any of the elements of the software difficult to use.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Secure VPN connection
Reviewed on 30/01/2020
Cisco AnyConnect is the best VPN client out there. It is simple, safe and with a stable connection.
Cisco AnyConnect is the best VPN client out there. It is simple, safe and with a stable connection.
Pros
The connection to AnyConnect is simple, secure and stable. Unlike other VPNs, Cisco AnyConnect keeps the connection stable. In addition, it provides security for the company, through secure connection to the endpoints of the company's corporate network.
Cons
It is sometimes difficult to register the VPN client using the registration code received by email. This code only lasts a few seconds.
Cisco AnyConnect FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Cisco AnyConnect.Q. What type of pricing plans does Cisco AnyConnect offer?
Cisco AnyConnect offers the following pricing plans:
- Free Trial: Not Available
Contact Cisco directly for pricing information.
Q. Who are the typical users of Cisco AnyConnect?
Cisco AnyConnect has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Cisco AnyConnect support?
Cisco AnyConnect supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Cisco AnyConnect support mobile devices?
Cisco AnyConnect supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Cisco AnyConnect integrate with?
Cisco AnyConnect integrates with the following applications:
Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Unified Intelligent Contact Management Enterprise
Q. What level of support does Cisco AnyConnect offer?
Cisco AnyConnect offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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