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Cisco Secure Client

byCisco Systems
in
4.3
Market Presence: Security Service Edge, Zero Trust Network Access (Transitioning to Security Service Edge)

Overview

Product Information on Cisco Secure Client

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cisco Secure Client?

Cisco Secure Client is a software designed to enable safe remote access and secure endpoint connectivity for organizations. By integrating functions such as VPN access, network visibility, and endpoint posture assessment, the software assists users in maintaining security for their devices and data across different networks. It provides unified policy enforcement and supports compliance requirements by evaluating device health and ensuring trusted connections. The software addresses challenges related to secure access management, reducing risks from unauthorized access and compromising devices while facilitating secure communication between users and organizational resources. Cisco Secure Client is commonly utilized in environments where secure and reliable connectivity for remote or hybrid workers is essential.

Cisco Secure Client Pricing

Cisco Secure Client software uses a subscription-based pricing model, with different tiers based on functionality and number of users. Licensing is typically offered on a per-user basis for fixed terms such as one, three, or five years, and costs may vary according to selected features and deployment scale.

Overall experience with Cisco Secure Client

IT ASSOCIATE
3B - 10B USD, Transportation
FAVORABLE

“Enhanced Visibility and Administrative Ease Observed with Secure Client Deployment”

5.0
Aug 11, 2025
Perfect Solution to combine different Cisco-Products on a Client
LEAD ENGINEER
10B - 30B USD, Media
CRITICAL

“Connection Delays and Limited Two-Factor Options Present Challenges for Users”

3.0
Sep 12, 2025
I have a few comments to this product - Connection and re-connection is pretty slow. It interrupts the connection for a couple of seconds. This could be immediate so I can connect to VPN during a meeting. - It doesn't support Yubikey for 2FA.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

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Deciding Factors: Cisco Secure Client Vs. Market Average
Performance of Cisco Secure Client Across Market Features

Cisco Secure Client Likes & Dislikes

Like

The flexibility of the Secure Client is very impressive. Combining different functionalities and using a central component for different Cisco products is a perfect solution. From an administrative perspective, the management is very comfortable. Also a point is the visibility you can get our of the Secure Client over general logs but also depending on the modules that are installed. A plus point is also the GUI which is very user friendly and easy to use. Development is also ongoing steadily from Cisco regarding the Secure Client.

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Like

It's pretty stable. It works every time.

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Like

We liked the cross-platform (OS) compatibility as it perfectly integrates with both Windows & MACOS. The built-in features also allow to perform posture assessments on end-devices and to match AAA server policies (ISE for example) to either accept or deny access to media. Finally, it can be a good replacement for native wireless network manager such as the Windows' one.

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Dislike

There is not much to improve on the Secure Client. What could be improved is the integration of the Secure Client on different OS (like Windows, Apple OS) to the System itself and can work better together.

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Dislike

- It can't be fully automated. I use a script to dial it but it should be supported by default.

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Dislike

Secure Client is not that easy to deploy and to use with ISE for example. Client can take some time to launch at (Windows) startup and there are some minor bugs as well, like in almost all Cisco's code, but nothing that bad. Also, there are lots of popups that can be a bit repetitive for end-users.

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Peer Discussions

Cisco Secure Client Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(794 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
52%
4 Star
43%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • IT ASSOCIATE
    1B-10B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Enhanced Visibility and Administrative Ease Observed with Secure Client Deployment

    5.0
    Aug 11, 2025
    Perfect Solution to combine different Cisco-Products on a Client
  • Project Manager
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Cisco Secure Client Provides Streamlined VPN Setup and Strong Threat Detection

    4.0
    Jul 16, 2025
    Cisco Secure Client offers one-click secure VPN access to the device for managing the work from anywhere. The secure network establishment makes it very hard for outside threats to gain access in the network. Real-time alerts notify any discrepancy in the network. Installation on the new devices is relatively easy and less time consuming.
  • IT ASSOCIATE
    10B+ USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Cisco Secure Client : a complete and stable solution for network access

    5.0
    Jun 30, 2025
    This product represents a very good and stable wired/wireless/VPN manager on the various endpoints that forms our fleet. It also helps to prevent unwanted access by making sure only postured / safe enpoints connect to the network.
  • LEAD ENGINEER
    10B+ USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Connection Delays and Limited Two-Factor Options Present Challenges for Users

    3.0
    Sep 12, 2025
    I have a few comments to this product - Connection and re-connection is pretty slow. It interrupts the connection for a couple of seconds. This could be immediate so I can connect to VPN during a meeting. - It doesn't support Yubikey for 2FA.
  • SENIOR NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Positive User Experience Tempered by Occasional Login Issues on Cisco AnyConnect

    4.0
    Aug 26, 2025
    We used Cisco Any connect for our user VPN solution and it worked very well, the user experience is very good and the connectivity is also stable
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