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| Product | Cisco Secure Client by Cisco View product | Private Internet Access Business View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Evaluating Cisco Secure Client? See how this Endpoint Security tool handles Network Visibility Module, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare. | Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives. |
| Product type | Unified Endpoint Security & VPN Client | Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access Network |
| Best for | Cross-industry, Enterprise Teleworkers, Mobile Workforces, Financial Services, Government | Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, Legal |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: yes | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | CloudHybridOn-Premise | SaaSCloud |
| Deployment details | Endpoint software; Hybrid headend; Endpoint software agent connecting to cloud or on-premises headends | Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business Gateways |
| Data residency | Local client / terminates on customer gateway or cloud PoP | Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC) |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: no |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: yes |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: no | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: yes | Mobile app: yes |
| Supported platforms | Enterprise laptopsworkstationsmobile devices | Remote LaptopsMobile DevicesCorporate Cloud ResourcesBranch Offices |
| Compliance | FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, SOC 2, ISO 27001 | GDPRNo-Logs Certified (Independent Security Audits) |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | Cisco Secure Firewall / ASACisco ISECisco DuoCisco UmbrellaCisco Secure EndpointCisco Secure Access | Microsoft WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidChrome Extension |
| Industries | Cross-industryEnterprise TeleworkersMobile WorkforcesFinancial ServicesGovernment | Small & Mid-Sized BusinessesRemote TeamsIT ServicesMarketingLegal |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Cisco | Private Internet Access |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, USA | United States |
| Company size | 80,000+ | 500+ |
| Founded | 1984 | 2010 |
Overview
What it is
Cisco Secure Client
Evaluating Cisco Secure Client? See how this Endpoint Security tool handles Network Visibility Module, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare.Private Internet Access Business
Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives.Product type
Cisco Secure Client
Unified Endpoint Security & VPN ClientPrivate Internet Access Business
Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access NetworkBest for
Cisco Secure Client
Cross-industry, Enterprise Teleworkers, Mobile Workforces, Financial Services, GovernmentPrivate Internet Access Business
Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, LegalPricing
Pricing model
Cisco Secure Client
Contact VendorPrivate Internet Access Business
Contact VendorFree trial
Cisco Secure Client
Free trial: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
Cisco Secure Client
Private Internet Access Business
Deployment details
Cisco Secure Client
Endpoint software; Hybrid headend; Endpoint software agent connecting to cloud or on-premises headendsPrivate Internet Access Business
Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business GatewaysData residency
Cisco Secure Client
Local client / terminates on customer gateway or cloud PoPPrivate Internet Access Business
Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC)Key features
What it offers
Cisco Secure Client
- Unified modular endpoint client
- AnyConnect SSL and IPsec IKEv2 VPN
- HostScan endpoint posture checks
- Cisco Umbrella roaming protection
- Network Visibility Module (NVM)
- Secure Endpoint integration
- Secure remote worker VPN
- Endpoint compliance checks
Private Internet Access Business
- Dedicated corporate static IPs
- WireGuard and OpenVPN encryption
- Strict court-proven no-logs architecture
- Centralized admin console
- Cross-platform apps
- Encrypted business remote access
- Dedicated company IP allowlisting
- Public Wi-Fi security protection
Platform & access
API access
Cisco Secure Client
API access: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
API access: noSingle sign-on (SSO)
Cisco Secure Client
SSO: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
SSO: yesRole-based access (RBAC)
Cisco Secure Client
RBAC: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
Cisco Secure Client
Multi-tenant: noPrivate Internet Access Business
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
Cisco Secure Client
Mobile app: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
Mobile app: yesSupported platforms
Cisco Secure Client
Private Internet Access Business
Compliance
Cisco Secure Client
Private Internet Access Business
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Cisco Secure Client
Private Internet Access Business
Industries
Cisco Secure Client
Private Internet Access Business
Regions
Cisco Secure Client
Private Internet Access Business
Vendor
Company
Cisco Secure Client
CiscoPrivate Internet Access Business
Private Internet AccessHeadquarters
Cisco Secure Client
San Jose, California, USAPrivate Internet Access Business
United StatesCompany size
Cisco Secure Client
80,000+Private Internet Access Business
500+Founded
Cisco Secure Client
1984Private Internet Access Business
2010