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Cisco Cloud Web Security vs. Symantec Encrypted Traffic Management

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco CWS

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ACisco offers Cloud Web Security (a, internet security platform / web security gateway), based on technology acquired from ScanSafe.N/A

    Symantec Encrypted Traffic Management

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThe Symantec Encrypted Traffic Management solution (formerly from Blue Coat Security) delivers encrypted traffic management solutions providing comprehensive, policy-based visibility and control over encrypted traffic, maximizing its benefits and minimizing its risks. According to the vendor, Blue Coat, can establish a holistic encrypted traffic management strategy that meets various business needs and addresses security, corporate and compliance mandates. Visibility and Control…N/A
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    Cisco CWSSymantec Encrypted Traffic Management
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco CWSSymantec Encrypted Traffic Management
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco CWSSymantec Encrypted Traffic Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    Remote and telework but not for onsite filtering.
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    Broadcom
    The Blue Coat encrypted traffic management system is still one of better tools to control, monitor, and secure internet use by employees on a company's network.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Flexibility
    • Scalable
    • Ease of administration
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    Broadcom
    • It can control, monitor and secure internet use by employees
    • It can be used to provide user groups accessing necessary web resources.
    • Identify the possible violations or troubleshooting
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Intuitiveness of the UI
    • Real time reporting
    • Report detail
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    Broadcom
    • Categories changes more specified or detailing
    • Some categories are confused to cause access denies
    • Some functionalities can be simplified
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    CWS is on par with Forcepoint cloud web security. It offers flexibility and scalability.
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    Broadcom
    Blue Coat Encrypted Traffic Management gives you a means to layered control internet accesses to differentiate teams or groups accordingly.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Increased security
    • Decrease in number of infections
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    Broadcom
    • Definitely the tools give us a better means to manage internet usage.
    • With other network tools/appliances, it protects company's assets.
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