Cisco AnyConnect

The best thing I like about Cisco AnyConnect is that it can connect with all available company VPN networks in minimal time using available network connections. The icon is embedded in the taskbar and requires only the VPN network name, username, and password to connect with the VPN network. Also, Wifi for ZS is routed through Cisco AnyConnect. So in case there are two saved networks active at a time with the VPN on, and the network currently linked becomes inactive due to unforeseen circumstances, CIsco AnyConnect automatically connects with the other network and re-establishes the connection to the VPN. This is all without any manual interference, and is simple great!

There are minimal issues with Cisco AnyConnect. Sometimes, it does not recognize the presence of mobile networks and there is no way to establish a WiFi connection without restarting the system and hoping that it works fine. This becomes a major roadblock, especially in times of urgent client meetings where virtual presence is mandatory.

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.

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.

Threat Response feature allows for quick identification and mitigation of potential security threatsActivity Monitoring tracks user activity and detects suspicious behaviorPolicy Management allows for granular access controls and permissionsAuthentication options include two-factor and certificate-based methodsAPI feature allows for integration with other systems and automation of tasksReal-time Monitoring provides a clear view of network activityReporting and Statistics feature gives detailed information on user activity and network performance

Complex to set up and may require a steep learning curve for some usersIt is a paid service and may not be suitable for small businesses due to costsAdditional hardware or software may be required to fully utilize all featuresSome users may find the interface less intuitive than other VPN solutions.