Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Software

Secure Web Gateway

What is Secure Web Gateway Software?

Any software, appliance, or cloud-based service that protects corporate users and networks from web-based malware, controls employee behavior on the Internet, and helps prevent data loss.

Common Features

  • Mobile Device Protection
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Unified Management Interface
  • Bandwidth Utilization Management
  • URL Filtering
  • Malware Detection
  • Directory Integration
  • URL Categorization
  • Rule Based Policy Engine
  • Application Control
  • DLP Functionality
  • SSL Scanning
  • Sandboxing

Top Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Software

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Top Secure Web Gateway Software 2024

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8.1 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10

Intelligent Web Security for Your Extended Workforce. Infinitely scale, connect and secure your workforce while accessing the internet from anywhere, any application, any device and at anytime.

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Helps Innovate
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
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Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.4 /10

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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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
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Embracing the current paradigm shift from simple URL filtering to comprehensive malware protection, the Check Point Secure Web Gateway provides an intuitive solution that enables secure use of Web 2.0 with real time multi-layered protection against web-borne malware, largest application coverage in the industry, advanced granular control, intuitive centralized management, and essential end-user education functionality.

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
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Composite Score
7.9 /10
CX Score
8.1 /10

Advanced, cloud-enabled network security for anyone, anywhere, any device

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Reliable
  • Fair
  • Effective Service
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Composite Score
7.7 /10
CX Score
7.8 /10

Zscaler Web Security provides unmatched security, visibility and control, going beyond the basics of web content filtering.

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Pros

  • Security Protects
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Products below are ineligible for awards due to insufficient recent reviews

Composite Score
7.7 /10
CX Score
7.8 /10

Get advanced threat defense, advanced malware protection, application visibility and control, insightful reporting, and secure mobility. The Cisco Secure Web Appliance combines all of these forms of protection and more in a single solution.

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Caring
  • Respectful
  • Security Protects
WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus

Composite Score
7.4 /10
CX Score
8.1 /10

Gateway AntiVirus (Gateway AV) is a fully integrated security subscription for WatchGuard XTM appliances. It works in tandem with the application layer content inspection of the XTM to provide real-time protection against known viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, and rogueware.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
WatchGuard Technologies

Panda Endpoint Security

Composite Score
7.3 /10
CX Score
7.7 /10

Our Cloud-native endpoint security integrates the technology and intelligence needed for advanced prevention, detection, containment and response to threats. It includes a full stack of integrated product options including encryption, patching, remote monitoring and management, and more.

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service
  • Inspires Innovation
Composite Score
7.1 /10
CX Score
7.5 /10

F5 Secure Web Gateway Services delivers unmatched insight into and control over inbound and outbound web traffic. Secure Web Gateway Services empowers you to take the necessary actions to ensure appropriate web access, and to keep your network and applications safe from malicious web-borne threats, while maintaining employee productivity.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

Cons

  • Under Delivered
  • Less Friendly Negotiation

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InterScanTM Web Security is a software virtual appliance that combines application control with zero-day exploit detection, advanced anti-malware scanning, real-time web reputation, and flexible URL filtering to provide superior Internet threat protection.