Symantec Secure Web Gateway is a comprehensive web security solution that provides advanced protection against web-based threats. It offers real-time threat detection and prevention, content filtering, and data loss prevention capabilities to safeguard organizations from web-based attacks. With its advanced threat intelligence and machine learning capabilities, it can detect and block even the most sophisticated web-based threats, including malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks. The solution also provides granular control over web access, allowing organizations to enforce web usage policies and prevent access to malicious or inappropriate websites. It offers flexible deployment options, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments, to meet the unique needs of different organizations. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with other Symantec security solutions, such as Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Data Loss Prevention, to provide a comprehensive security posture. Symantec Secure Web Gateway is designed to provide a seamless user experience, with minimal impact on web browsing performance. It offers a range of reporting and analytics capabilities, allowing organizations to gain insights into web usage patterns and identify potential security risks. With its comprehensive web security capabilities, Symantec Secure Web Gateway is an essential component of any organization's security infrastructure.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Symantec Secure Web Gateway | 1.2% |
| Cisco Umbrella | 12.8% |
| Zscaler Internet Access | 12.1% |
| Other | 73.9% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Secure Web Gateways (SWG) | Mar 28, 2026 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Mar 28, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Secure Web Gateway vs Cisco Umbrella | Mar 28, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Secure Web Gateway vs Fortinet FortiGate | Mar 28, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Secure Web Gateway vs Zscaler Internet Access | Mar 28, 2026 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiGate | 4.2 | 6.9% | 92% | 587 interviewsAdd to research |
| iboss | 4.2 | 2.5% | 94% | 19 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 4 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 2 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 20 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 13 |
| Large Enterprise | 33 |
Symantec Secure Web Gateway was previously known as Symantec Complete Website Security .
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Consultant at CSaaS | 3.5 | Symantec Secure Web Gateway is straightforward to use, offering easy traffic monitoring and a simple interface for managing URLs. Although it occasionally blocks legitimate URLs, requests to unblock them are easily managed. I'll evaluate potential improvements like AI-driven security. |
| Sr.Technical Consultant at Meta Infotech | 3.0 | I use Symantec Secure Web Gateway for URL policies related to cloud security, data protection, and SSL. It's easy to deploy with a faster implementation than other products, but its data center struggles to handle most traffic. |
| Pre-Sales Consultant | Cyber Security at Beta Information Technology | 4.0 | I've used this proxy for a decade; it's stable and scalable with easy setup and good features. However, I believe its reporting needs significant improvement, and the current pricing is too high. |
| Principal Enterprise Architect at Aurenav Sweden AB | 3.5 | We find Symantec Secure Web Gateway stable but not user-friendly. Its complex licensing and online portal, especially post-Broadcom, cause us significant IT issues and extra costs, despite easy initial deployment. We rate it 7/10. |
| Senior Information Security Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 3.5 | I find the solution easy to manage and stable, effectively controlling site access. However, Broadcom's poor support is a major frustration and the primary reason I am switching to a new cloud-based solution, also seeking improved features and integration. |
| Senior Network Engineer at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees | 3.5 | I use Symantec Secure Web Gateway for website blocking and SSL interception. While it's stable and performs its core functions, the interface is not user-friendly, and it feels outdated compared to modern cloud alternatives. I rate it 7/10. |
| Infrastructure Engineer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees | 3.0 | I found Symantec Complete Website Security difficult to deploy, unstable, and its service pack system caused outages. I prefer Cisco Umbrella's ease of use and recommend a proof of concept, rating it 6/10 overall due to these issues. |
| Sr. Consultant, Cyber Security at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees | 3.5 | While I appreciate its stability, ICAP, and URL filtering, I find this cloud proxy's features lacking compared to Zscaler. Support can be slow for minor issues, leading me to prefer Zscaler as my top choice. |
