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Cisco Web Security Appliance Reviews

Vendor: Cisco
3.9 out of 5

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Cisco Web Security Appliance mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Cisco Web Security Appliance in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category stands at 2.4%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Web Security Appliance2.4%
Cisco Umbrella16.7%
Zscaler Internet Access14.5%
Other66.4%
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

PeerResearch reports based on Cisco Web Security Appliance reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategorySecure Web Gateways (SWG)Aug 27, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Web Security Appliance vs Cisco UmbrellaAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Web Security Appliance vs Fortinet FortiGate SWGAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Web Security Appliance vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto NetworksAug 27, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Cisco Umbrella4.416.7%97%121 interviewsAdd to research
Zscaler Internet Access4.214.5%98%57 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business52
Midsize Enterprise50
Large Enterprise155
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Non Profit
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Educational Organization
4%
University
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Hospitality Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Retailer
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Media Company
2%
Consumer Goods Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Legal Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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Cisco Web Security Appliance Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Security Solution Architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees3.5I use Cisco Web Security Appliance for malware protection, URL filtering, and DLP. I appreciate its advanced threat analytics, though integrating policies with BYOD can be challenging. Despite this, it outperforms alternatives like BlueCards in market competitiveness.
Senior IP Network Defense at MTN4.5We use Cisco Web Security Appliance for cost-effective web security, particularly for remote workers, while finding some integration challenges. Despite minimal investment, it strengthens protection layers against breaches. Previously, we experienced DDoS issues with Cisco's other solutions.
Deputy Manager Infra & Security at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0We use Cisco Web Security Appliance as a proxy for secure internet browsing, appreciating its frequent updates and valuable features like malware protection. We previously used Trend Micro but switched due to Cisco's enhanced security. Cloud migration is planned.
IT specialist at Východoslovenský ústav srdcových a cievnych chorôb, a.s.3.5I use Cisco Web Security Appliance for proxy purposes in my company. Its security features are valuable, protecting users from insecure websites. However, management capabilities need improvement. I rate the ROI high and considered alternatives like GFI KerioControl and Fortinet FortiProxy.
L2 - Network Engineer at Sitel Group (previously Sykes)3.0We use Cisco Web Security Appliance as a forward proxy for filtering web requests, appreciating its security benefits and easy integration. However, the lack of a GUI-based troubleshooting feature makes diagnosing issues more difficult than with other vendors.
Head of Integration Engineering / Enterprise Technology & Innovation at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees4.0We used the Cisco Web Security Appliance for security and proxy functions, appreciating its flexibility in applying policies. Although its reporting needs improvement, it was a worthy investment compared to our previous solution, Websense.
Business Architect at Letris4.5No summary available
DGM - Pre-Sales at Niveshan Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.4.5No summary available