Item: Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway
Rating: 7
Author: Scott Kemp

Overall Satisfaction with Forcepoint Web Security

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The whole organization uses it. We use it to restrict access to certain website categories. Managers also review internet activity.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Reporting
Managing rules

Cons

Cannot restrict https sites.

Return on Investment

Minimize internet surfing.

Alternatives Considered

Barracuda Web Security and Filtering and Symantec WebFilter (formerly Blue Coat)

Cost.

Likelihood to Recommend

Overall, it is a good product and runs without much intervention after the initial setup and configuration. If you intend to block https sites, this product is not for you.

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