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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85 Likeliness to Recommend
98 Plan to Renew
86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
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Feature Ratings
Analytics and Reporting
DLP Functionality
Malware Detection
URL Filtering
SSL Scanning
URL Categorization
Sandboxing
Directory Integration
Application Control
Mobile Device Protection
Rule Based Policy Engine
Vendor Capability Ratings
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Business Value Created
Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Implementation
Vendor Support
Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway Reviews
Pedro P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2021
Easy and ideal use to increase web security
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway from other similar products?
This software differs from others because it has an easy configuration which allows the process to be pleasant and at the same time saves time, it has a wide variety of filtering categories, web application controls, it allows blocking of threats in real time, which generates the advantage of being able to have a high decrease in the presence of malware, a reduction in incidents and a reduction in costs, in addition, its filters can be programmed to decide what access should be allowed or denied.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
What I like the most is that it keeps abreast of advanced threats so it will always respond to any cyber attack, which can provide role-based reports and that can be easily customized and at the same time the advantage that they are predefined this reduces the arduous task of doing this process manually, in addition to its filtering is full of a great variety of it and it is fast and easy and allows to mitigate threats on a large scale.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Its updates can be a somewhat complex process, so making it easier could reduce time and the process would be more enjoyable, also its scanning can be somewhat slow because it is carried out one by one, so it can find the visited websites it may take time.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is a software that guarantees access to the web in a safe and stable way, since it is responsible for reducing cyberattacks, and although its price can be somewhat high, having this software is vital to stop phishing links and malicious content, as well as allow or block categories with custom policies.
Pros
- Saves Time
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
Bennett S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Sep 2020
Awesome! Product and easy to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway from other similar products?
Fast updates and upgrades, and also a responsive customer care
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It's a user friendly product
What do you dislike most about this product?
Absolutely nothing
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's a tested and trusted product!
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jul 2020
meets all our talent needs
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing