What is Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway?
Proactively secure the web with advanced, real-time threat defenses—full content inspection and in-line security scanning help mitigate risk and protect against malware.
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84 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+94 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway?
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Appreciates Incumbent Status
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Feature Ratings
DLP Functionality
URL Filtering
Malware Detection
Analytics and Reporting
Application Control
URL Categorization
SSL Scanning
Sandboxing
Mobile Device Protection
Rule Based Policy Engine
Bandwidth Utilization Management
Vendor Capability Ratings
Quality of Features
Availability and Quality of Training
Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Business Value Created
Ease of Data Integration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Customization
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Implementation
Vendor Support
Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway Reviews
Sophiya T.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted Feb 2024
The features are fantastic.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway from other similar products?
Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway (SWG) is a cloud-based security solution that helps organizations protect their users from online threats and malware. URL filtering: Blocks access to malicious websites and phishing attempts. Data loss prevention (DLP): Prevents sensitive data from being exfiltrated from the network. Advanced malware protection: Detects and blocks malware, including zero-day attacks. Cloud security: Protects against threats in cloud applications. Sandboxing: Isolates suspicious files to detonate them in a safe environment.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Comprehensive security features Cloud-based deployment Sandboxing Strong customer support
What do you dislike most about this product?
Expensive Complex Can impact network performance
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Forcepoint SWG is a powerful security solution that can help organizations protect their users and data from a wide range of online threats. However, it is important to consider the cost, complexity, and potential performance impact before deploying it.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Ajeet S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Feb 2024
Easy to deploy and manage
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway from other similar products?
Unified Management Dashboard for on-premise and roaming users . Provide various type of deployment options to route the traffic. custom Report can be created.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
easy policy management
What do you dislike most about this product?
Support need improvement.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
good to go product if you are looking for unified policy enforcement.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Ratnakishore P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2024
Fantastic product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway from other similar products?
Hybrid capabilities
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It can be integrated with the DLP module
What do you dislike most about this product?
Time taken for the policy to sync in cloud
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
The hybrid agent should get updated automatically
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Respectful
