Cisco Secure Access Reviews & Product Details

I like the ease of administration through the web portal, which makes managing everything straightforward. Additionally, Cisco Talos support is a strong point, offering valuable assistance. The initial setup was also very easy and it integrates well with Cisco Meraki hardware, making the whole process seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes I experience performance and throughput issues when using the Security Web Gateway. I think possibly adding additional exit points could improve this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Connects quickly and last version is really stable

No need to keep restarting as before in previous versions

Or uninstalling it and reinstalling again Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing in specific but may be because the architecture of my organization is well planned

Previous versions used to stall and freeze but this is not happening anymore Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

manages firewall, vpn and dns in one unified interface, threat protection across all distributed sites, doesn't require physical hardware or hub configurations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

learning curve, can be higher cost and some feature limits on which VPN to connect to, sometimes there is performance caps and lag in connectivity which is not helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Cisco Secure Access can filter malicious websites and phishing websites, which helps me maintain a secure environment when using school resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cisco Secure Access has a little bit of a learning curve. It would be helpful to have more guidance, like cartoon videos, to make it easier to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cisco Secure Access provides simple, centralized zero-trust security, secure access from anywhere, easy management, strong visibility, and seamless integration with Cisco’s broader security ecosystem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The setup can be complex, licensing can be costly, and troubleshooting sometimes requires deeper Cisco expertise and better visibility into issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Cisco Secure Access is how it brings Zero Trust access, threat protection, and app governance together in a single, seamless cloud platform that’s straightforward for both end users and IT teams to use and manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cisco Secure Access is newer than Zscaler, Netskope, or Prisma Access. Because of that: Some features feel less polished Occasional UI inconsistencies Certain workflows require more clicks than expected Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fully cloud-based, with an easy and fast deployment process. No physical devices or routers are needed. It’s simple for end clients to use, and there is good documentation and helpful guides available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Too much cross dependency on the Cisco ecosystem. Needs to be flexible with 3rd party integrations, especially if one is migrating and new to Cisco offerings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Cisco Secure Access for VPN connectivity when logging into my office laptop. It makes remote working possible while maintaining compliance and following cybersecurity best practices. I like its highly resilient, effective, customer-centric design, and I value the VPN and remote access features. The initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the timeout feature could be better. I experience frequent timeouts when the connection is unattended, and 2FA could resolve this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the combination of strong security and ease of use that Cisco Secure Access provides. It offers centralized visibility and consistent access policies, which makes managing security much more streamlined. The initial setup was relatively easy and the overall deployment and integration process was straightforward, significantly simplifying the transition from our previous VPN solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area that could be improved is the overall user experience and administration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is very simple to use and easy to manage. It provides good visibility, helps protect users and applications and reduces the need to manage multiple security tools separately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is that it can take some time to get everything set up and configured properly. The interface could also be a bit more intuitive, especially for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.