Cisco AnyConnect

Cisco AnyConnect

Cisco
4.2 out of 5 stars
Cisco Meraki

Cisco Meraki

Cisco
4.7 out of 5 stars
Cisco AnyConnect Cisco Meraki

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Cisco AnyConnect:

About

Secure VPN access for remote workers. Empower remote workers with frictionless, highly secure access to the enterprise network from any device, at any time, in any location while protecting the organization. If you're looking to increase protection for your remote employees so they can work from any device, at any time, from any location, get started with the Cisco Secure Remote Worker solution. Cisco can help accelerate your business success by quickly extending flexible, policy-driven access to support remote workers across wired, wireless, and VPN. Get more--with lower total cost of ownership--with multiple services beyond traditional VPN capabilities and successfully enable a more complete secure access for remote workers. Gain the visibility and control for your distributed enterprise to identify who and which devices are accessing your enterprise network.
Cisco Meraki:

About

Network security is hard. Current solutions are complex and tedious to implement. Learn how to simplify security with Cisco Meraki! Trusted by influential brands around the world. With over a million active networks and counting, organizations far and wide count on Meraki to help deliver premium, reliable experiences. All Cisco Meraki devices are centrally and securely managed from the cloud using a single web-based dashboard. Our feature-rich, intuitive architecture enables customers to save time, reduce operating costs, and solve new business problems. The industry standard for easy-to-manage, fast and dependable Wi-Fi. Protect and securely connect what matters most, regardless of location. Uncompromising performance and reliability at the heart of your network. Remote monitoring and identity-based configuration for all your devices.
Cisco AnyConnect:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Cisco Meraki:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Cisco AnyConnect:

Audience

Remote workforces that need secure VPN access
Cisco Meraki:

Audience

Enterprises and companies seeking a solution to manage all their operations and processes
Cisco AnyConnect:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Cisco Meraki:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported
Cisco AnyConnect:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Cisco Meraki:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Cisco AnyConnect:

Screenshots and Videos

Cisco Meraki:

Screenshots and Videos

Cisco AnyConnect:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Cisco Meraki:

Pricing

$40.00
Pricing per device.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Cisco AnyConnect:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.2 / 5
ease 4.2 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.2 / 5
Cisco Meraki:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.3 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.7 / 5
Cisco AnyConnect:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Simple to use. Works silently in the background. Reconnects automatically in case of network disruption.
  • We use this for VPN at my work to access certain environments. It is very secure and so far I'm not aware of any hackers gaining access to our critical systems.
  • I love being able to share my screen for troubleshooting or being able to share with others. It helps us all be on the same page.
  • -Easy to use VPN software -Very secure through using authentication software VIP access on mobile -Works reliable in the background
  • The company I used to work for, a very large company with thousands of employees around the world, had us use Cisco AnyConnect to connect to our enterprise networks whenever we were working from home or on a business trip. Our laptops would come pre-installed with the software and it seemed to integrate with the enterprise login system that we used too.

Cons

  • Errors should be more self - explanatory. Support could be faster. Connection time should be more than 12 hours (may be my organization specific policy).
  • It is a little more complicated to use for new users but with a few tries they seem to pick it up well.
  • I have yet to run into any cons. During covid shut down this was the best life line.
  • -Configuration can lead to VPN becoming a internet speed bottleneck -Load balancing needs improvements
  • Sometimes I'd have to log out / disconnect and reconnect again, and there were a few days once in a while when it just wouldn't work for a half hour or so at a time.
Cisco Meraki:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I love the visibility! Everything is easy to setup and navigate. Except for 1 thing. Troubleshooting is easy when you can drill down into the specific client device and see what is happening. Packet inspection. Single pane of glass.
  • Can see everything happening on the network. Large number of functions with add-ons. Granular management of devices on the firewall. Everything in one spot. Great interface. Easy to add devices. Easy to integrate with AD.
  • - no touch install - %100 cloud base - wide range of appliances - right prices - Excellent Customer support - Auto VPN

Cons

  • The firewall.... OMG! If you have ever dealt with any type of firewall in your professional career you are going to battle. It's how I imagine some one would design an interface for a firewall if it was thrown in to tick a box. My 10 year old could do better. It's like trying to navigate a country's road when the sign boards don't have English and you typically drive on the left hand side of the road. How did anyone, with any type of security experience, say yeah that's good, security admins will like that!? It almost makes me wonder if the marketing department wrote the interface for the firewall.
  • There is a lot in there so can be a little overwhelming. Reports could be a touch better. Would like the ability to create network diagrams.
  • - somehow limited functionality - expensive swathes - licensing can be pricy
Cisco AnyConnect:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Cisco Meraki:

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Cisco AnyConnect:

Company Information

Cisco
Founded: 1984
United States
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/index.html
Cisco Meraki:

Company Information

Cisco
Founded: 1984
United States
meraki.cisco.com/platform/
Cisco AnyConnect:

Alternatives

Cloudbrink

Cloudbrink

4.9 out of 5 stars
Cisco Meraki:

Alternatives

IBM MaaS360

IBM MaaS360

IBM
2.5 out of 5 stars
Cisco AnyConnect:
OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cisco Meraki:
Bigleaf

Bigleaf

Bigleaf Networks
Cisco AnyConnect:
Citrix Gateway

Citrix Gateway

Cloud Software Group
Cisco Meraki:
Jamf Pro

Jamf Pro

Jamf
4.5 out of 5 stars
Cisco AnyConnect:
Cisco Meraki:
Fortinet

Fortinet

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cisco AnyConnect:
Cisco Meraki:
Meraki Go

Meraki Go

Cisco
Cisco AnyConnect:

Categories

VPN Supported
Cisco Meraki:

Categories

Cisco AnyConnect:

VPN Features

Anonymous Browsing Not Supported
DNS Leak Protection Not Supported
For Digital Security Not Supported
For Financial Security Not Supported
For Gaming Not Supported
For Streaming Not Supported
Kill Switch Not Supported
Multi-Language Not Supported
Multi-Protocol Not Supported
Peer-to-Peer Not Supported
Policy Management Supported
Remote Access Supported
Web Inspection Supported
White Label Not Supported
Cisco Meraki:

Firewall Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Application Visibility / Control Supported
Automated Testing Supported
Intrusion Prevention Supported
LDAP Integration Supported
Physical / Virtual Environment Supported
Sandbox / Threat Simulation Supported
Threat Identification Supported

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Features

Automatic Device Recognition Supported
Data Management Supported
Deployment Management Supported
Inventory Management Supported
Maintenance Utilities Not Supported
Procurement Management Not Supported
Remote Update / Installation Not Supported
Software Management Not Supported
Synchronization Management Not Supported
Wireless Network Support Not Supported
Cisco AnyConnect:

Integrations

Armis Centrix Supported
DNSWatch Supported
OpenDNS Supported
Rublon Supported
ThreatSync Supported
Blink Not Supported
Check Point IPS Supported
Colligso TextIn Not Supported
DataParser Supported
Genea Access Control Not Supported
IrisAPT Supported
Mir Display Server Supported
OneLogin Not Supported
Panaseer Not Supported
SolidPass Supported
Titania Nipper Supported
VEEUE Not Supported
Cisco Meraki:

Integrations

Armis Centrix Supported
DNSWatch Supported
OpenDNS Supported
Rublon Supported
ThreatSync Supported
Blink Supported
Check Point IPS Not Supported
Colligso TextIn Supported
DataParser Not Supported
Genea Access Control Supported
IrisAPT Not Supported
Mir Display Server Not Supported
OneLogin Supported
Panaseer Supported
SolidPass Not Supported
Titania Nipper Not Supported
VEEUE Supported
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