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Symantec Edge Secure Gateway vs. Trend Micro Web Security

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    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

    Trend Micro Web Security

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ATrend Micro Web Security is a software that protects users from internet threats, and helps gain control over cloud app usage. Its deployment model provides users with the flexibility to deploy gateways on-premises, in the cloud, or both—protecting users no matter where they are. One cloud-based management console designed to simplify the user's workload, letting users set up policy, manage users, and access reporting across a single pane of glass.N/A
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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Forcepoint SWG
    Score8 out of 10
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    Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway
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    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Symantec Edge Secure GatewayTrend Micro Web Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
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    9.0
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Symantec Edge Secure GatewayTrend Micro Web Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Trend Micro
    • Trend Micro Web Security helped us to protect our important data from being corrupt by viruses from internet.
    • But in some cases Trend Micro Web Security is unable to detect virus or remove it.
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    Pros
    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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    Trend Micro
    • To scan our computer system to find viruses/malware or any other
    • Provide web security in downloading data from internet
    • protect from cyber security attacks
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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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    Trend Micro
    • Improve uninstalling process of Trend Micro Web Security
    • Provide more powerful scan that can detect every viruses
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    Support Rating
    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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    Trend Micro
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Trend Micro
    While comparing Trend Micro Web Security to Kaspersky, it is easy to use Trend Micro Web Security compared to Kaspersky. Trend micro seems to find and stop numerous more viruses including things that are not viruses and moreover Trend Micro is better at malware protection.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Trend Micro
    • Protected our important data from viruses
    • Various different version Trend Micro Web Security is providing according to our organization need
    Incentivized
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