Infoblox vs Cisco AnyConnect

Struggling to choose between Infoblox and Cisco AnyConnect? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Infoblox is a Network & Admin solution with tags like dns, dhcp, ip-address-management, network-automation.

It boasts features such as DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management (DDI), Network Automation, Security and Threat Protection, Hybrid Cloud Management, Reporting and Analytics and pros including Automates network services like DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Centralized management of on-prem and cloud environments, Improves network security and threat detection, Scalable and flexible licensing model, Integrates with other infrastructure tools.

On the other hand, Cisco AnyConnect is a Network & Admin product tagged with vpn, remote-access, cisco, secure-connection.

Its standout features include Secure remote access VPN, Multiple VPN protocols (SSL, IPSec, IKEv2), Pre-deployment via Active Directory, SMS, etc, Centralized management via Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Integrated posture and compliance checks, Per-app VPN for secure access to specific resources, Clientless VPN via web browser, Network Access Manager for NAC, and it shines with pros like Secure and flexible remote access, Broad platform and OS support, Integrates with other Cisco security products, Granular access controls and compliance enforcement, Centralized deployment and management, Per-app VPN increases security.

Feature	Infoblox	Cisco AnyConnect
Overall Score	N/A	1
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Infoblox

Description: Infoblox is a network management and automation software that provides DNS, DHCP, and IP address management services. It helps manage core network services and automate common tasks like IP address allocation and DNS configuration across on-prem and cloud environments.

Cisco AnyConnect

Description: Cisco AnyConnect is a VPN client that provides secure VPN connections to Cisco VPN headends and cloud services. It enables remote users to securely access corporate resources and applications over the internet.

Key Features Comparison

Infoblox Features

• DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management (DDI)
• Network Automation
• Security and Threat Protection
• Hybrid Cloud Management
• Reporting and Analytics

Cisco AnyConnect Features

• Secure remote access VPN
• Multiple VPN protocols (SSL, IPSec, IKEv2)
• Pre-deployment via Active Directory, SMS, etc
• Centralized management via Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Integrated posture and compliance checks
• Per-app VPN for secure access to specific resources
• Clientless VPN via web browser
• Network Access Manager for NAC

Pros & Cons Analysis

Infoblox

Pros

• Automates network services like DNS, DHCP, IPAM
• Centralized management of on-prem and cloud environments
• Improves network security and threat detection
• Scalable and flexible licensing model
• Integrates with other infrastructure tools

Cons

• Can be complex to set up and manage
• Requires training and expertise to use effectively
• Not as cost effective for small environments
• Limited third-party integrations compared to alternatives

Cisco AnyConnect

Pros

• Secure and flexible remote access
• Broad platform and OS support
• Integrates with other Cisco security products
• Granular access controls and compliance enforcement
• Centralized deployment and management
• Per-app VPN increases security

Cons

• Complex setup and management
• License costs can get expensive for large deployments
• Interoperability limited to Cisco products
• Requires supporting Cisco infrastructure

Pricing Comparison

Infoblox

• Subscription-Based
• Pay-As-You-Go

Cisco AnyConnect

• Subscription-Based
• Pay-As-You-Go