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Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway pros and cons

Vendor: Forcepoint
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway provides strong real-time analytics and protection.
It offers effective URL filtering and categorization, enabling control over site access.
Integration capabilities with other security solutions enhance its utility.
Content filtering and monitoring features help protect against cyberattacks and inappropriate content.
Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway supports scalable and easy deployment across various environments, including remote workspaces.

CONS

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway needs better database synchronization and classification of websites, as current processes can be time-consuming and prone to failures.
Security and performance concerns exist, including false positives and occasional latency issues that impact stability.
There is a demand for more mobility and improved ability to handle various protocols and devices, particularly on tablets and iPhones.
Bandwidth optimization needs improvement, with calls for greater control similar to other products in the market like Blue Coat.
The technical support response time and effectiveness are areas needing significant enhancement.
 

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway Pros review quotes

BS
Sep 21, 2020
The feature that I find to be most valuable is the flexibility of the single endpoint.
reviewer1447047 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 2, 2020
The GUI is quite nice.
RG
Sep 30, 2022
There is some sandboxing available, which is quite useful.
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reviewer988044 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2020
The most valuable feature is the categorization, where you can allow general access to an application but limit specific features.
it_user564000 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 11, 2019
The most valuable feature of Forcepoint Web Security is creating the easy to install further policies that are deployed through the Forcepoint security manual at some stage. Just drag and drop and the policies are there.
Shipra Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 3, 2022
It’s pretty stable after you get up and running.
reviewer1433466 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 19, 2020
It has got a really good URL categorization database. It is simple to set up. It is also easy to use and quite intuitive. It has got a nice utility for troubleshooting.
AmgadYousry - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 16, 2020
In terms of functionality, Forcepoint is the best web proxy available.
Shanaka Guruge - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 11, 2023
This is a highly detailed product with very good key features.
SunilSharma10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 1, 2024
The product's user management is an area where my company does not face any challenges.
 

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway Cons review quotes

BS
Sep 21, 2020
Stability needs some improvement, we have on occasion experienced some delay when it is synchronized.
reviewer1447047 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 2, 2020
It's the support that's the problem because that's a different question from the product itself — it's the Achilles heel.
RG
Sep 30, 2022
The Sandbox solution should be integrated with the NIST to handle whatever new vulnerabilities or new sites are identified as potential threats.
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reviewer988044 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2020
The deployment is a bit complex and it requires expertise to deploy, which is something that should be improved and made easier to do.
it_user564000 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 11, 2019
The firewall doesn't have any features because some customers are requesting they will install the firewall without licensing. At this time we cannot go further without licensing. Licensing is a must with Forcepoint Web Security firewalls.
Shipra Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 3, 2022
We have had latency issues.
reviewer1433466 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 19, 2020
We are using a V10000 G3 appliance. It is just a proxy. It is just HTTP, FTP, and HTTPS. Now, as our website has developed and we are using rich time-connectivity protocols, the proxy doesn't have the ability to work with these protocols. It would be nice if the UDP feature was there for it to filter UDP traffic. It needs firewall capabilities for UDP filtering. Its upgrades can be quite complex, and they don't always go as per the plan. Its reporting could be a bit more granular.
AmgadYousry - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 16, 2020
The solution should be better able to support itself and operate faster. Sometimes the technical support team takes too long to respond.
Shanaka Guruge - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 11, 2023
I'd like to see the solution improve the banded optimization to offer more bandwidth control, similar to what is on offer with Blue Coat.
SunilSharma10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 1, 2024
The performance issues in the product are an area of concern where improvements are required.