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GoSecure Web Security vs Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway comparison

GoSecure and Broadcom are both solutions in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category. GoSecure is ranked #50, while Broadcom is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.5. GoSecure holds a 0.0% mindshare in WSG, compared to Broadcom’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

GoSecure Web Security
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
50th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Web Content Filtering (22nd)
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Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
25th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category, the mindshare of GoSecure Web Security is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Easy-to-install product with good technical support services
We use the product for WAF and DLP features. It works as a cloud firewall service as well The product's most valuable features are isolation and integration. We have been using the product for four years. We are using the latest version. We have Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway with 200 users…
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What do you like most about Symantec Web Security Service?
I would rate my experience with the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy to set up. It was pretty straightforward.
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What needs improvement with Symantec Web Security Service?
Most products in this space are still maturing. Organizations rushing toward implementing zero-trust models often encounter issues during large deployments. For example, problems may arise when sca...
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What is your primary use case for Symantec Web Security Service?
It's just a bit proxy. That's the use case.
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Overview

GoSecure Web Security offers a unique combination of fine-grained content filtering combined with threat detection and mitigation methods to assure powerful protection from Advanced Persistent Threats, including botnets, malware, viruses and others.

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Increasing web use, rapid cloud adoption, and greater numbers of remote users are exposing your network to additional risk. Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway (formerly Web Security Service) is an indispensable line of defense against modern-day cyber threats. A critical capability of Symantec Web Protection, it enables enterprises to control access, protects users from threats, and secures their sensitive data.
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