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Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway Reviews

Vendor: Forcepoint
3.9 out of 5

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Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway mindshare

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As of May 2026, the mindshare of Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category stands at 3.1%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway3.1%
Zscaler Internet Access10.3%
Cisco Umbrella10.2%
Other76.4%
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

PeerResearch reports based on Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategorySecure Web Gateways (SWG)May 14, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMay 14, 2026Download
ComparisonForcepoint Secure Web Gateway vs Cisco UmbrellaMay 14, 2026Download
ComparisonForcepoint Secure Web Gateway vs Fortinet FortiGateMay 14, 2026Download
ComparisonForcepoint Secure Web Gateway vs Zscaler Internet AccessMay 14, 2026Download
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Review data by company size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
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By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business120
Midsize Enterprise88
Large Enterprise151
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Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Insurance Company
6%
Computer Software Company
6%
Construction Company
6%
Outsourcing Company
4%
Educational Organization
4%
Marketing Services Firm
4%
Government
4%
Performing Arts
4%
Legal Firm
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Mining And Metals Company
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
University
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Retailer
1%
Media Company
1%
Non Profit
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Agriculture
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Sports Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Religious Institution
1%

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Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway Reviews Summary
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PS & Technical Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees3.0We use Forcepoint mainly due to limited DLP alternatives; while its URL filtering is effective, the interface is outdated, setup is complex, and it’s not user-friendly—we’d switch if better options were available.
Works3.5I use Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway mainly for DLP and content filtering. Its robust on-premises solution is valuable, but improvements like SaaS offerings and enhanced CASB are needed. Competitors include Netskope and Zscaler, with better cloud support.
Network and Security Engineer at a government with 201-500 employees4.5I use Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway to block unnecessary sites like social media to enhance productivity. It ensures smooth traffic flow, unlike Bluecoat or Symantec, which caused network issues. However, the dashboard needs improvement for better user usage insights.
Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees3.5I’ve found Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway effective for web filtering and data protection, though it’s pricey and lacks multi-tenancy. It’s stable, integrates well with other Forcepoint tools, and meets most functionality needs despite room for enterprise-level improvements.
Director Market Growth and Development at a tech services company with 51-200 employees4.5I use Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway for secure traffic redirection and appreciate its easy configuration and policy customization. While similar to McAfee in functionality, Forcepoint plans to enhance offerings with a cloud-based platform for integrated security solutions.
Vice President Cloud Security Architect at Reliance Industries Ltd4.5We utilize Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway for malware protection and content filtering, valuing its content and URL filtering features. Although it requires improvements in scalability and occasionally faces performance issues, we chose it for our available skill set after evaluating Zscaler and Palo Alto.
Director of cyber security at GlobalLogic2.5In my company, I use Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway to address proxy-related slowness. However, it lacks detailed generative AI category updates, necessitating improvements due to potential security risks. I've also evaluated Netskope and Zscaler as alternatives.
Manager, Strategic Alliances at Softcell Technologies Limited4.0We used Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway for scalable, secure internet access without hardware limitations. It delivered good speed and data loss prevention. However, the reporting needs improvement for complete visibility. Despite this, the ROI is strong, reducing hardware and staffing needs.