Symantec CloudSOC CASB vs. F5 BIG-IP

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Symantec CloudSOC CASB
Score 8.0 out of 10
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CloudSOC CASB is a cloud access security broker developed by Elastica and now owned and supported by Broadcom, since Broadcom acquired Symantec, who acquired Elastica as part of Blue Coat in 2015.N/A
BIG-IP
Score 9.0 out of 10
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F5 BIG-IP software from Seattle-based F5 Networks is a load balancing and application protection solution suite available on cloud or via virtual editions, on a subscription or perpetual licensing basis. The BIG-IP suite of products supports a wide range of security and application performance needs. The suite includes BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) traffic management and optimization, BIG-IP DNS, BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) identity and password protection, BIG-IP Application…N/A
Pricing
Symantec CloudSOC CASBF5 BIG-IP
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Symantec CloudSOC CASBBIG-IP
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
Symantec CloudSOC CASBF5 BIG-IP
Virtual Private Network
Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Product A and Product B
Symantec CloudSOC CASB
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Ratings
F5 BIG-IP
7.8
10 Ratings
9% below category average
AES 256-bit Encryption00 Ratings8.47 Ratings
Kill Switch00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Multi-Platform Support00 Ratings7.25 Ratings
Split Tunneling00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
IP Address Masking00 Ratings8.56 Ratings
No-Logs Policy00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Multiple Server Locations00 Ratings8.25 Ratings
Automatic Wi-Fi Protection00 Ratings6.33 Ratings
Simultaneous Connections00 Ratings8.48 Ratings
Customer Support Services00 Ratings8.88 Ratings
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User Ratings
Symantec CloudSOC CASBF5 BIG-IP
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(116 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
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10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.9
(6 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Symantec CloudSOC CASBF5 BIG-IP
Likelihood to Recommend
Broadcom
If you want to extend your Endpoint DLP to cloud: Apps, Web & Email, Then CloudSOC DLP detection Services help you to control with clouds apps & DLP detection Services with WSS help you to control all web. Also, cloud DLP detection services for Email will help you to control visibility & control over Office 365 Exchange, On prem-exchange & Gmail. In the case of other email services- we need to consider other solutions like Forcepoint One.
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F5
I really do think it's well suited for any placement on the edge, especially with the WAF portion. APM is a whole different module unto itself that allows for VPN Connect connectivity, web top access. So it really is for these modules anyway, an edge appliance for us and not really usable in the interior of the network.
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Pros
Broadcom
  • As we know real data protection starts with Data Detection It helps us in the detection of any data like related to GDPR, Source Code, Designs, Financial Plans, SSN, IDs, etc.
  • All Channel coverage - Cloud , Email Data at rest, in-use, in-motion.
  • Data Formats- Described data, Structured & Unstructured Data image forms like presentation formats, Text & Markup, word processing, Spreadsheet formats, graphic formats, etc.
  • Machine Learning - Proximity, Derivative, Partial, Pattern, Large data sets, Distributed, Dynamic embedded.
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F5
  • Easy connection: you can connect to your corporate network with two clicks.
  • IP restriction: F5 has a list of possible insecure IP numbers, if someone tries to connect using one of these numbers, F5 BIG-IP won't connect.
  • Always on feature: Very handy feature, if you install always on, you won't need to click connect.
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Cons
Broadcom
  • Broadcom CloudSOC CASB also needs to more focus on data classification, Classification will help to control the false positive & fast negative.
  • Broadcom has more focus on SMB business As SMB & Mid Enterprise is going to be more aware of cyber security especially start-ups.
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F5
  • I think the policy configuration that had some improvements on the ASM word things, improvements may be on the signatures that would be good because it's a little bit confusing on the ASL, how they are updated and deployed, and this staging. So that's something that could be.
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Likelihood to Renew
Broadcom
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F5
Only way to to this type of tasks
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Usability
Broadcom
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F5
Great customization and easy to use help reference menus
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Support Rating
Broadcom
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F5
On the occasions when we've had to engage f5 support, they have been great. They have always resolved our issues quickly and been easy to work with and professional. The reason I give them a 10 out of 10, however, is because when we've had issues that have crossed over between the f5 BIG-IP, our Cisco switches, and our Microsoft IIS server the f5 support representatives have been extremely knowledgeable about every product and device involved and have been able to troubleshoot end-to-end without having to engage other vendors.
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Implementation Rating
Broadcom
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F5
implementation is fine
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Alternatives Considered
Broadcom
We were using Broadcom Symantec Endpoint security Enterprise, Hybrid subscription services & DLP solution at prem, which helped us in CloudSoC CASB Use Case & we have seen PoC of same, which was easy to integrate with existing security architectures. Overall they have offered us the best commercial in comparison with competitors.
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F5
F5 BIG-IP is my first F5 product that I have stared to work, and it brings me more experience doing a lot of migration upgrades from old code version to new code. The way F5 has all configuration help us to develop scrips to improve our process.
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Return on Investment
Broadcom
  • Securing the digital transformation. CloudSOC CASB helps the organization's Digital journey by reducing complexities & poor experience of end-users.
  • Cloud SOC helps us to comply with multiple Compliance like HIPPA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.
  • Security breaches cause billion-dollar losses to enterprises, CloudSOC will help to assist in the best industry practice by having predefined templates specifically for each industry.
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F5
  • Having a load balancer of F5 helps to address large traffic limit on organisation's application
  • This means that organisation gets a lot of revenue due to the usage of their application
  • Hence provide a very positive impact onthe inverment or ROl of the organisation
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