Compare Forcepoint WebShield vs. ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway

Forcepoint WebShield ensures secure HTTP traffic across the organization while granting access to web resources on less sensitive networks. This Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) data guard offers secure web browsing capabilities, facilitating the transfer of information from high-security networks to lower-level ones. It effectively supports a wide range of users engaged in cross-domain data transfers, serving as a reliable method for comprehensive information exploration and retrieval. By providing seamless network protection, WebShield empowers users to execute their tasks with enhanced security. Additionally, it enforces security policies that restrict access to certain server types and file formats when users operate within lower-level networks. All interactions, including requests and responses, undergo stringent security protocols such as dirty word scans, virus detection, and checks for malicious content. Recognized as a compliant cross-domain transfer solution, Forcepoint WebShield is endorsed by the Unified Cross Domain Services Management Office (UCDSMO) as part of its Cross Domain Baseline, ensuring it meets rigorous security standards. Moreover, its robust framework enhances the overall security posture of the enterprise while facilitating smooth data operations across domains.

Symantec offers robust on-premises secure web gateway appliances that safeguard organizations against threats found across the internet, social media, applications, and mobile networks. When paired with the cloud-based Web Security Service, it creates a centrally-managed and hybrid secure web environment. Their scalable high-performance web proxy appliance is designed to defend communications from sophisticated threats that target online activities. With a distinctive proxy server architecture, Symantec's Secure Web Gateway solutions enable organizations to efficiently oversee, regulate, and secure their traffic, ensuring a secure web and cloud usage. The advanced secure web proxy and cloud security solutions from Symantec provide comprehensive insights into SSL/TLS-encrypted web traffic. Moreover, Symantec Web Isolation technology prevents websites from delivering zero-day malware by executing web sessions away from user devices, effectively safeguarding them while transmitting only necessary rendering information to the browser. This multi-layered approach enhances overall cybersecurity while maintaining user experience.