Compare Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway vs. Sangfor Athena SWG

Enhance your web security proactively by implementing sophisticated, real-time threat defenses that include comprehensive content inspection and in-line security scanning to reduce risks and safeguard against malware. Streamlining security for your global workforce is made easy with a unified endpoint that encompasses Web Security, DLP, CASB, and NGFW, offering adaptable connectivity and traffic redirection options. You have the flexibility to deploy your security measures according to your specific needs—whether on-premises, hybrid, or in the cloud—allowing you to transition to the cloud at a comfortable pace. Utilizing behavioral analytics and in-line capabilities ensures that your policies and data are protected globally. Establish consistent policies with strong access control measures for all of your sites, cloud applications, and users, regardless of their connection to the corporate network. This comprehensive approach not only shields users from various malicious threats, including zero-day vulnerabilities, but also employs real-time threat intelligence and remote browser isolation to enhance security. Furthermore, deep content inspection is applied to both encrypted and unencrypted traffic, enabling the detection of evolving threats throughout the entire kill chain, thereby fortifying your defenses against potential cyber attacks.

Sangfor Athena SWG is a comprehensive secure web gateway solution designed to safeguard organizations from web-based threats and manage user internet access behavior in today’s cloud-centric and hybrid work environments. With increasing use of encrypted traffic, proxy avoidance, and third-party VPNs, Athena SWG uncovers and controls user activities that traditional security tools often miss. The platform features gateway and client decryption, intelligent traffic management, and precise application control to enforce internet usage policies effectively. It collaborates with Sangfor Athena EPP to detect and block proxy avoidance applications, providing robust perimeter protection. Athena SWG centralizes network-wide management, allowing IT teams to oversee bandwidth usage and optimize resources to maximize business efficiency. The solution supports secure onboarding of devices and integrates with third-party systems via ICAP for enhanced performance. Extensive reporting and analytics help administrators monitor user behavior and enforce compliance. Widely adopted by enterprises and government agencies, Athena SWG enhances secure internet access and productivity.