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Symantec Proxy Reviews

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3.7 out of 5

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Symantec Proxy mindshare

As of April 2025, the mindshare of Symantec Proxy in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category stands at 2.1%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

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TypeTitleDate
CategorySecure Web Gateways (SWG)Apr 28, 2025Download
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By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
9%
Retailer
5%
Educational Organization
5%
Energy/Utilities Company
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Transportation Company
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
University
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Construction Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Translation And Localization Position
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Media Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Security Firm
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%

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Ganesh Basappa - PeerSpot user
Network Security Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
Dec 24, 2024
Granular control for web traffic with enhanced content inspection, but support needs improvement

Pros

"The security features provided by Symantec Proxy, such as granular controls for web traffic and caching, set it apart from other secure web gateways."

Cons

"The product needs improvement in support services, as they are lagging and not very responsive when we raise concerns or queries, especially in terms of significant impact. "
PeerSpot user
Head of IT, Infrastructure, DevOps & Cyber Unit at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
Feb 12, 2025
Product version discussed: Symantec Proxy
Integration with compatible platforms streamlines web security management

Pros

"The GUI has been effective. "

Cons

"AI features could potentially improve the proxy by helping build rules more efficiently, suggesting unused rules, and enhancing preference setting. "
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Ganesh Khutwad - PeerSpot user
Software Engineer at Rich Products
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
Mar 15, 2023
A user-friendly solution with good technical support

Pros

"Symantec Proxy’s technical support is very good."

Cons

"The initial setup can be somewhat complex, and deploying the system can take some time. "
ST
L3 Engineer at Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
Nov 22, 2024
Enhanced network security through effective site categorization and virus blocking

Pros

"The proxy is valuable due to its reputation and categorization features for sites, which assist in blocking malicious sites."

Cons

"There are some challenges with reporting and accessing specific logs, particularly older logs or user activity over time. "
YefetDamari - PeerSpot user
Senior Architect at Migdal Insurance
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
Aug 12, 2024
Effective for threat detection and offers capabilities for proxy

Pros

"This is a stable and robust solution with many features."

Cons

" I would like to see more improvements in the cloud."
Mel Stevenson - PeerSpot user
Security Consultant at DXC Technology
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
Oct 12, 2023
A scalable enterprise-level tool with advanced features that provide accurate database categorization

Pros

"The CPL code is the best feature of the solution."

Cons

"The tool’s reporting features must be improved."
EG
IT Security Analyst at Banco de Fomento Angola
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
Nov 15, 2023
Efficient web traffic management with enhanced security and seamless integration capabilities

Pros

"The developer's assistance is valuable, enabling seamless integration which allows for a comprehensive view of categories, even if not certified by the link."

Cons

"Improvements in log availability would greatly enhance its overall effectiveness."
Vikram Dhane - PeerSpot user
Senior Manager Cloud Network and Security at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Symantec Proxy
May 30, 2023
Effective support and autoscaling, but lacking reporting

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Symantec Proxy is the support and autoscaling."

Cons

"The traffic filtering could improve. Our firewall traffic is limited. Additionally, it would be helpful if there was a dashboard and reporting feature."