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F5 Secure Web Gateway Services vs. Symantec Edge Secure Gateway

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    F5 Secure Web Gateway Services

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AF5 Secure Web Gateway Services verifies endpoint integrity before and after users connect to the web. The web access gateway secures against both inbound and outbound malware. With URL categorization and filters, users can allow, block, or confirm and continue access to sites and applications, on a user-by-user basis. With F5 Secure Web Gateway Services, users can gather content- and context-aware data, then process it using malware analytics tools, to detect patterns that indicate complex…N/A

    Symantec Edge Secure Gateway

    Score4 out of 10
    N/ASymantec Secure Web Gateway (SWG) protects organizations across the web, social media, applications, and mobile networks. SWG acts as a proxy between users and the internet to identify malicious websites and payloads and to control access to sensitive content. SWG solutions consolidate a broad feature-set to authenticate users, filter web traffic, identify cloud application usage, provide data loss prevention, deliver threat prevention, and ensure visibility into encrypted traffic.N/A
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Forcepoint SWG
    Score8 out of 10
    Forcepoint SWG
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway
    Score8 out of 10
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    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    F5 Secure Web Gateway ServicesSymantec Edge Secure Gateway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    F5 Secure Web Gateway ServicesSymantec Edge Secure Gateway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    F5
    If asked, I think I am likely to recommend F5 Secure Web Gateway Services to a colleague because, in my experience, this F5 Secure Web Gateway Services feature help us to secure our applications. application has for all city people
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    Broadcom
    • In our organization, Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) is our primary and second line of defense facing the internet
    • It is positioned behind in conjunction with an intrusion protection service.
    • Before using this concept of defense, our Internet firewalls were continuously being overworked and saturated, slowing down traffic as a result.
    • It is not an option any more not to have Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) in our infrastructure.
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    Pros
    F5
    • it keeps my web sites secure
    • it has a great future roadmap
    • it looks good in the rack
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    Broadcom
    • In conjunction with Active Directory, we can allow or deny access to the internet very quickly. We can also determine the level of access to the internet.
    • To satisfy our executive requirements, we can provide regular reports on internet usage.
    • Malicious protection Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) provides beyond our expectations.
    • It is our first level of defense, thus allowing us to reduce our investment in internal security systems.
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    Cons
    F5
    • In my opinion, there is room for improvement in F5 Secure Web Gateway Services with policy
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    Broadcom
    • On occasion, content analysis needs some tweaking. Specifically, when huge files our downloaded.
    • For our organization using cloud-based applications and services is very discouraged.
    • However, the universe seems to be trending towards cloud-based offerings.
    • It may be reassuring if Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) could enhance protection in dealing with cloud services, particularly in protecting data.
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    Usability
    F5
    Because I'm a cybersecurity expert. I'm always lacking the cybersecurity part, but it's more of my ADM than others. If it wasn't for that, I would probably rate in a 10.
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    Broadcom
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    Support Rating
    F5
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    Broadcom
    • We have submitted support request to Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG). In all cases, responses have been timely, and very comprehensive.
    • The support staff is very knowledgeable and does not hesitate to involve expert resources as required.
    • We have never had an unsolved case with Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG).
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    Alternatives Considered
    F5
    managing other products (NS) are a pain in the neck and make me want to pull my hair out. Im sure there are things that the F5 can improve on and their road map and ideas are at the cutting edge. I cant wait to see how their plans work out and make the product better in the future.
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    Broadcom
    • Trend Micro IPS combined with Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) is a winning formula for our organization
    • Palo Alto next-generation Firewall. Could not handle the load and protection level that we have today.
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    Return on Investment
    F5
    • power consumption
    • the device is heavy
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    Broadcom
    • With the advent of the Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG), we have reduced by 95% the number of internal security incidents and events.
    • As a result, we have reduced the effort and cost of investigating security incidents.
    • Knock on wood, as a result, and we have never had any data or security breaches.
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