Compare Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway vs. Symantec WebFilter / Intelligence Services

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.

Leveraging the Global Intelligence Network, Symantec WebFilter and Intelligence Services provide immediate protection against web content, alongside comprehensive security categorization and control of web applications. This filtering service efficiently organizes and categorizes billions of URLs into more than 80 distinct categories, which includes 12 specific security categories that IT administrators can easily oversee. When integrated with Symantec Secure Web Gateway, such as Blue Coat ProxySG, you gain access to a finely tuned and precise policy engine for web application control, enhancing your enterprise's web filtering and cloud access security. Furthermore, the Advanced Intelligence Services introduce a suite of new features that enhance the flexibility and options available for web filters, content governance, policy enforcement, and security management, along with the inclusion of URL threat risk levels and geolocation capabilities. This integration ensures that organizations can adapt their security posture in real-time, addressing emerging threats more effectively.