Compare Forcepoint URL Filtering vs. Symantec WebFilter / Intelligence Services

Forcepoint URL Filtering stands out as the most efficient and constantly updated web filtering solution available in the market. Driven by ThreatSeeker Intelligence, it processes and evaluates around 5 billion incidents each day from over 155 nations, delivering threat analytics updates to Forcepoint solutions at an impressive rate of up to 3.2 updates every second. This powerful filtering system effectively blocks web-based threats, thereby minimizing malware infections, lowering help desk requests, and alleviating the burden on essential IT personnel. Designed for simplicity, Forcepoint URL Filtering serves as a transparent filter and security tool that eliminates the intricacies commonly associated with proxy gateways. It boasts a comprehensive array of more than 120 security and web filtering categories, alongside numerous controls for web applications and protocols, and offers over 60 customizable reports with role-based access. Moreover, it harnesses advanced techniques, including over 10,000 analytics and machine learning capabilities, all supported by real-time global threat intelligence through Forcepoint Web Security, enabling organizations to swiftly identify and respond to emerging threats. This proactive approach ensures that businesses are well-equipped to counteract the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

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.