Check Point Harmony Browse vs Zscaler Internet Access comparison

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Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
23rd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Internet Security (8th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (11th), ZTNA as a Service (14th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (15th)
Check Point Harmony Browse
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
8th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Browsers (4th)
Zscaler Internet Access
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Internet Security (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category, the mindshare of iboss is 2.8%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Harmony Browse is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zscaler Internet Access is 17.7%, up from 17.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
Unique Categories:
Internet Security
3.5%
Web Content Filtering
9.5%
 

Featured Reviews

JB
Feb 2, 2021
Cloud-based platform with knowledgeable and responsive support
My role is security solutions architect. I do the research for the customers. We are implementors and consultants. We provide solutions for our clients. With everybody working from home due to COVID, iboss was the solution that we implemented as the security architecture for those who were working…
Shrinkhala Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 13, 2023
Easy to install with excellent features and boosts productivity
Check Point Harmony Browse has increased the efficiency and proficiency of work output in our organization. It has also resulted in boosting productivity and more compliance in the organizational system. Now, our people are more confident while operating systems and browsing as there is no fear in terms of data leakage on data loss. This is a savior for the entire IT system, and our workforce is feeling more empowered and strengthened thanks to the introduction of this software in the organization. The software is easy to install and deploy across any business environment and it is becoming a game changer for us.
Arnab - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2023
An easy-to-deploy product that is highly scalable and has a vast number of use cases
The use cases of the solution are vast. CASB is a part of the product The solution has policies that work on client connectors. It’s pretty decent. SSL inspection is a valuable feature. The tool should improve the predefined dictionaries. The product should focus on improving its current…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Granular setup, which was able to set different levels of filters using the OUs in the AD."
"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent. That's something that really helped us out. It's not just a simple proxy that just blocks the insights of potential threats that come on behind it. They do malware detection and that helps us a lot."
"Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss."
"Valuable features: Within the filter: Controls (Web categories, applications, and Allow/Block list) and Network (local Subnets). Within the reporter: Logs (Event Log) and Reports."
"Iboss is a solution that prevents advanced persistent threats, and has a zero tolerance for attacks."
"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"
"Its initial setup was straightforward."
"It was a very easy product to install. It can be deployed very fast."
"It has content filtering, which has helped us a lot in being able to apply the necessary filtering policies where we can allow or block websites."
"It is easy to implement and has great security potential to avoid vulnerabilities through internet browsing."
"Check Point Harmony Browse has a feature that allows users to check the extensions installed in their browser. This feature is valuable because hackers may install malicious extensions on a target computer without the user's knowledge. When browsing, users are often less aware of the extensions installed in their browsers, making it easier for malicious extensions to go unnoticed. By providing visibility into installed extensions, Check Point Harmony Browse enhances security by allowing users to identify and remove potentially harmful extensions."
"The software is easy to install and deploy across any business environment and it is becoming a game changer for us."
"The installation process is simple. Once initiated, the process is quite straightforward and seamless, making it easy to complete."
"This tool installs a very small agent in browsers. It does not cause performance problems on the host computer, which makes it less annoying for users."
"It analyzes and verifies in detail how secure or insecure a file, document, or object is that is being downloaded."
"This solution has multiple protections that are generally very simple to configure and work quickly with little intrusiveness for the user."
"The most valuable features of Zscaler Internet Access are it's on the cloud, high network performance, and the interception of users is very easy."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to drop packets."
"The best thing about Zscaler Internet Access is the website filtering. In the UAE it's quite an important feature because most of the malware comes through the SQL injection and through downloads from websites. Zscaler helps protect against that."
"The URL filtering has been the most valuable feature."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The data loss prevention feature is the most valuable. It stops our users from inadvertently leaking our customers' data to the Internet or anywhere else it shouldn't go."
"One on the main benefits is protection all time from anywhere."
"Zscaler covers all the features needed to replace a VPN or proxy solution. They are good. They've been on the market for 15 years now, so they are mature enough."
 

Cons

"To scale up, a new iboss Node Blade Chassis must be purchased."
"Sometimes, obviously, there are bugs."
"Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent."
"The solution could be stronger on the integration side and offer more cloud applications like G Suite or Oracle."
"The area I would like to see improvement in is the ability with in the reporter to navigate directly to the content the user is traversing. It is kind of there, but it's not perfect. Quite frequently, I receive links that lead me to pages with error messages."
"Its pricing could be better."
"File integrity monitoring would be very advantageous as an additional feature."
"Iboss is growing so fast that it is often hard for them to keep up with the challenges."
"I would like the solution to be implemented more easily for teams and directly on Android or iOS devices."
"A slight reduction in the cost subscription model can prove to be a game changer."
"The solution needs greater automation to reduce the need for manual configuration and management."
"security solution for users Devices and Access" What is our primary use case? The application is good as its lightweight and its functions are really similar to a browser extension. It offers real-time protection for internet users by addressing active concerns. Moreover, it incorporates a reputation feature to ensure swift access to websites within a second. The effectiveness of Harmony Browse’s capabilities is really an advantage. What is most valuable? The installation process is simple. Once initiated, the process is quite straightforward and seamless, making it easy to complete. What needs improvement? Regarding the Harmony Browse, I call it "Kuna" which is accurate. The quantum product serves as my primary focus due to its project cost, and I aim to introduce support in this area. This is because firewall implementation holds significant importance for organizations. I want to improve more on the quantum losses. There's a concept I'd like to include in Harmony Browse, known as automatic catching. This mechanism comes into play when an individual closes their browser while possessing sensitive information, like monetary data. To counteract potential risks, we employ a browser cache-clearing process to minimize the cache's accumulation. This action ensures that malicious entities can't exploit the cached data for attacks. To enhance this further, there's potential for the implementation of a self-cleaning technology. For instance, when a user exits the browser, an automatic action could be initiated to clear the browser cache, serving as an additional layer of security. This can be helpful if added."
"Having local support everywhere in the world would be helpful."
"The documentation of the most current applications is sometimes not so clear, and it is difficult to understand."
"The only thing they should add or improve is the reporting series."
"Something that is worth mentioning is the need for support in Spanish and better representation for teams in the Latin American area, where there is a growing demand for these IT services and new technologies."
"They could provide more time for the onboarding the training of an IT person."
"Sometimes it's not easy to use during large deployments of workstations."
"One thing that needs to be improved is their presence in China. I'm not sure if that's a Zscaler thing or if it's a problem with all vendors in this space, but it would be nice to have better coverage in China. This concern is a common one for vendors across the board when dealing with the Chinese market."
"It also needs better integration with other applications as well. There are some restrictions."
"There are a few features that are not compatible with the Azure cloud."
"I would like to see the ability to choose a pool of IPs for my company, set up rules based on them, and know that those IPs are not used by other companies."
"Technical support could be better."
"In terms of usage, here in the GCC, it's still growing a growing market, so the combination of DLP, data leak prevention, to a certain extent is fine. But what it requires is user-based access or role-based access. The solution needs to grow into that, which definitely takes time. There's not an easy way to integrate it, when you have a cloud-based solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."
"The price is not very expensive for our organisation, but for others, it might be a little expensive."
"The product has a reasonable pricing."
"The price is competitive. It's not cheap and it's not expensive."
"​Be aware that you will need to invest some time and money to adapt your environment for Zscaler (traffic redirection, software deployment, authentication, etc).​"
"If we need any extra features, the price will increase."
"Because it's a cloud solution, we pay on a yearly basis. It is affordable and includes tech support and all features."
"We pay around 6,500 INR per user per year, which is very expensive. I would rate Zscaler's pricing one out of five."
"It is costlier than other solutions."
"We have found the solution to be expensive."
"The solution is a little bit expensive. On a scale of one to five, I would rate it as a three."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Security Firm
11%
Government
9%
Educational Organization
21%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?
Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.
What needs improvement with iboss?
Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent. This is a hiccup that iboss should im...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
We use iboss for the proxy solution. I used iboss in my organization to block a few sites for a few of my employees.
What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Browse?
One of the challenges addressed by Check Point Harmony Browse is the threat posed by employees, partners, or other in...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Harmony Browse?
I have installed Check Point to secure my personal computer.
Which is the better security solution - Cisco Umbrella or Zscaler?
Cisco Umbrella and Zscaler Internet Access are two broad-spectrum Internet security solutions that I have tried. Zs...
Which is better, Zscaler internet access or Netsckope CASB?
We researched Netskope but ultimately chose Zscaler. Netskope is a cloud access security broker that helps identify ...
 

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.
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Ulster-Greene ARC, BanRegio, HDFC, Ralcorp Holdings Inc., British American Tobacco, Med America Billing Services Inc., Lanco Group, Aquafil, Telefonica, Swisscom, Brigade Group
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