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Safe-T Secure Application Access vs. ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform

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iboss

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Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

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Network and Security Engineer

Needs to be easier to configure and to display logs more simply

We use only it for scanning files for viruses. That's the only feature we use in this product It needs to be easier to configure, it should be something that's working well with other sources. It should be something that allows me to see the logs simply. One to three years. Sometimes it doesn't…

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Santo Joy

Head Of Cyber Security at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees

Security controls have been strengthened with granular application, ringfencing, and access policies

The features of ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that I like the most are the Ringfencing, elevation control, storage control, and application whitelisting functionality. For examples of how these features benefit my company, we were looking for a solution across various vendors to actually implement application whitelisting controls. ThreatLocker's agent, which is very lightweight and does not use much CPU or RAM, helped us achieve that solution. Ringfencing was an add-on that ticked off a lot of Australian framework security controls, which is the reason we chose it. My impression of the allowlisting feature in terms of managing which software, scripts, and libraries run on my devices is that ThreatLocker's community page has a lot of information around this, which is very helpful. Not only that, the Cyber Hero support that ThreatLocker provides gives us insights and best practices, helping us achieve that solution and guiding us to the right platform. The impact of Ringfencing on controlling the behavior of approved applications has been a big winner for us because it is something that many other platforms do not provide as a functionality. Having that allowed us to identify what applications talk to each other, which is something that many other platforms do not do. The network control feature impacts my ability to manage network traffic across my endpoints and servers. We have not used this widely across all our partners, but wherever required, we use it. It has been an easy solution for those customers to get that control implemented. The elevation feature's role in facilitating just-in-time administrative access for approved applications shows that elevation control helps in many use cases involving remote control platforms, door usage, and security system platforms that require local admins. There are many solutions that provide this functionality, but the licensing cost seems to be expensive, and it also adds another solution into the mix. Rather than doing that, we try to use ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform to achieve that control. Regarding the storage control feature, I have used it. The primary function is USB blocking, which is very widely adopted, and also just locking down and allowing certain users to access certain file locations helps us there. When it comes to enforcing policy-driven access over various storage devices, it depends on the business risk adapted by the companies that we support, but generally the use case is USB and external storage devices where companies know that is a risk, but they do not have appropriate solutions. There are EDR platforms that claim to do this, but ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform does it at an advanced level. My assessment of the efficiency of the real-time threat intelligence and category controls employed by Web Control in blocking malicious and non-compliant sites leads me to think that Web Control is another functionality within ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that is an add-on on top of the current set. That is another solution that we use based on what is required for the company, but again, that is not widely adapted yet for our partners.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent."

"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."

"Iboss is a solution that prevents advanced persistent threats, and has a zero tolerance for attacks."

"iboss is among the few products providing inline filtering where no application is needed on the device. It operates on the network side and is not device-based. This feature was one of the main reasons why we stayed with them for so long."

"First of all, the security policies are essential. I do not have to rely solely on Active Directory for our users."

"From a use-case scenario, what I like the most is the plug-in. I like the fact that we can do the filtering of these devices offsite independent of the network they are connected to, and we do not have to have traffic coming back inside our network."

"Because of iboss, I did not have to assign web filtering tasks to my techs on a daily basis."

"The console is cloud-based, which is something I really appreciate."

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"If you need a solution for sending big files to customers or for receiving large files from them, this is a very good solution."

"We use only it for scanning files for viruses."

"Safe-T SDA has allowed my organization to secure my office applications and makes it harder for hackers to be able to hack into my internal office web applications."

"It's easy to use over the web. A user who is not in the office can use it and securely insert files."

"the security level is very high. After we tested it and checked all the security aspects of the product, we found that it's highly secure."

"From a technical point of view, products are stable and scalable, and we do appreciate the personal touch the sales engineers (SE) support and development bring, as well as the personal touch of the sales support, the free online, and web-based training."

"If you want a very flexible system that you can easily integrate, and develop interfaces for it or plug-ins to other application environments, it's probably the most flexible"

"You can easily integrate it and fit the system to your organization's needs, and that's a very huge advantage."

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"Our assessment of Elevation Control's role in facilitating Just-In-Time administrative access for approved applications is that we are loving it so far."

"Since implementing ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform, I have significantly reduced the risk of malware and ransomware execution by blocking several unauthorized applications by default, reducing the number of users with local administrator privileges, and overall reducing my attack surface, improving compliance, and providing better visibility."

"ThreatLocker Allowlisting has all of these features integrated into one console, making it effective."

"From 1 to 10, I would rate ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform as a 10; I've been super happy with it, advising other companies to just do it since it's a simple setup, easy to use, intuitive, and worth the money compared to potential losses."

"Overall, it works reliably and very efficiently without any false activities."

"The application whitelisting feature allows us to block and manage approved applications effectively. It ensures that no one can install an application on our systems unless it is approved by me, which is very efficient."

"With ThreatLocker, we don't have shadow IT, and it has reduced ransomware."

"A few years back, we had an attack on one of our biggest clients."

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Cons

"File integrity monitoring would be very advantageous as an additional feature."

"The dashboards for local use could be better."

"It is stable, but due to growth, it can sometimes be less stable than wanted."

"Our iboss subscription access should be more secure with an OTP or VPN etc. It is easy to gain access if, for example, hackers obtain my username and password."

"Its pricing could be better."

"Sometimes when you call in support, you get someone who is just following a sheet. It feels like a runaround. You feel that you are running into that support wall."

"Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent."

"I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention."

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"When we have something that we want improved, it takes a little bit of time until it can be fixed."

"I'm not sure what advice I would give others about this product because I don't like Safe-T."

"In terms of improvement, they need to be much more strict regarding the roadmap, about timelines and when new features will be up in production."

"The Outlook agent is not working well for installing it in the entire office."

"One important thing that we haven't found in this product is the ability to provide a read-only view for documents. Also, the ability for the customer to add annotations to these documents."

"The cloud solution is not that great especially with Swiss customers."

"Setting up Safe-T SDE is very complex. It is not straightforward, and it requires much understanding on the concepts of the product."

"Better UI. A better UI for the people that manage all the processes of Safe-T. Some of the UI is not as intuitive as you would like it to be."

"I took off one point because sometimes it can be a bit complicated for new engineers, such as my teammates, especially for those who don't have hands-on experience."

"Scalability is challenging, not due to the platform. Scaling ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform usage requires dedicated resources for maintenance."

"Identifying which security and configuration settings need fixing using the DAC dashboard is somewhat difficult at times."

"There could be options for handling a bulk amount of machines simultaneously."

"One area I see for improvement is in the visibility of support tickets within the ThreatLocker ticketing system."

"To become the best solution, some sort of integration or remote management, like remotely connecting, could be beneficial."

"Their product is solid. I have a hard time complaining much about it because when we do find little things, they are usually interface-related or related to things that would be nice to have."

"ThreatLocker University offers many good training modules, but more in-depth training for advanced platforms would be beneficial."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

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"I can't complain. Cheaper would always be nice, but I think it's reasonable compared to other software in the cybersecurity market."

"We have encountered a few challenges regarding pricing, contract renewals, and additions. As we explored adding features like Cyber Hero, it proved to be an increased expense for our clients. This was primarily a mistake on our part due to how we initially priced it to clients."

"I believe ThreatLocker's pricing model is fair and flexible, allowing account managers to offer customized deals based on our specific needs."

"I find ThreatLocker's pricing to be reasonable for the services it provides."

"The pricing is reasonable and normal. I do not have any problems with the cost."

"The price is very reasonable, and we have been able to integrate ThreatLocker with all of our clients."

"ThreatLocker's pricing seems justifiable."

"So far, it has been great. I have no complaints. Of course, everybody wishes it was cheaper."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

13%

Construction Company

12%

Performing Arts

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	11

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

Safe-T SDA, Safe-T, Safe-T Software-Defined Access

Protect, Allowlisting, Network Control, Ringfencing

Overview

iboss is the Zero Trust SASE platform that gives organizations complete visibility and governance over their AI, data, and applications through one unified platform, one console, one policy engine, and one data lake.

Your endpoints may already stop malware. Your data and application activity can still be invisible. iboss decrypts and understands every connection, then turns that signal into answers security leaders can act on.

The platform leads with three capabilities in this order: AI Security and Visibility, Data Security and Visibility, and App Visibility and Control. Zero Trust Network Access, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN sit underneath as the access fabric that carries those three. Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

- AI Security and Visibility: conversation capture, shadow-AI discovery, AI DLP, and agent governance across Claude, Co-Work, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, and emerging services.

- Data Security and Visibility: full SSL/TLS decryption, deep content inspection, MIP label compliance, and one-click compliance reporting.

- App Visibility and Control: signatureless CASB, dual risk scoring, in-app controls, and SSPM for major SaaS.

- Containerized Zero Trust SASE: dedicated containers, isolated SSL keys, one console, one policy engine, one data lake.

- Access fabric: ZTNA, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN under the same platform.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

- Complete visibility over AI, data, and applications from one platform instead of separate point tools.

- Encrypted traffic is inspected by default so data decisions use content and context together.

- Shadow SaaS and new web tools appear as they are used, with enforceable controls in one console.

- Native data sovereignty through dedicated containers, in-region inspection, and per-customer SSL key custody.

- Scale proven in published materials: 10M+ users, 100+ countries, 150B+ transactions, 2.5B+ threats blocked.

Economic buyers are CISOs, CIOs, and VPs of Security. Champions include security architects, network and infrastructure leaders, SecOps, and GRC. Primary segments: enterprise and business, financial services, government (including FedRAMP Gov Cloud), healthcare, manufacturing, legal and professional services, retail and hospitality, and MSP/MSSP partners. Education, including K-12, is one vertical among these.

iboss

Safe-T Secure Application Access provides a secure way to control access to applications, ensuring only authorized users gain entry without exposing entire networks.

Safe-T Secure Application Access enhances security by managing how users connect to applications. It offers a modern approach where access is granted based on user permissions, reducing attack vectors. This ensures sensitive data and systems remain protected while allowing flexible access control. Companies benefit from robust security measures that adapt to their specific environment needs, ensuring assets stay secure.

What are the essential features?

Zero Trust Network Access: Implements strict access controls to protect applications from unauthorized connections.
Granular Access: Provides detailed control over user permissions, ensuring precise security policies.
Seamless Implementation: Integrates easily with existing infrastructure, minimizing setup time.
Scalable Architecture: Supports growing business needs without compromising security.

What are the expected benefits and ROI?

Enhanced Security: Protects company resources by minimizing exposure to potential threats.
Cost Savings: Reduces the need for extensive security infrastructure investments.
User Flexibility: Offers remote access capabilities without sacrificing security.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting regulatory requirements efficiently.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Safe-T Secure Application Access is implemented to strengthen regulatory compliance and protect sensitive data. Organizations seamlessly integrate it to ensure secure access to critical applications while maintaining operational efficiency. These sectors benefit from tailored security solutions that address their unique access requirements, helping to protect patient data and financial records effectively.

Safe-T

Gain proactive, industry leading Zero Trust cybersecurity capabilities with ThreatLocker. By employing a deny-by-default approach, you will greatly enhance your security and operational efficiency. Solutions from ThreatLocker are focused on precise application control and
streamlined access management without administrative rights.

ThreatLocker Application Control solutions include Zero Trust Alllowlisting, Zero Trust Ringfencing and Privilege Access Management, significantly reducing any unauthorized software activities in your environment. Granular controls improve your overall security, while ringfencing enhances application behavior monitoring. Elevation requests will allow users to gain administrative access without IT intervention. The platform's ease of policy management and real-time threat visibility contribute to reduced help desk tickets and operational costs, ensuring protection against ransomware and
unauthorized applications.

What are the key features of ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform?

Zero Trust Allowlisting: Allows detailed allowlisting for specific application use.
Privilege Access Management: Streamlines administrative access requests without IT involvement.
Ringfencing: Monitors application behavior to prevent unauthorized actions.
USB access and Data storage Control: Ensures comprehensive endpoint security across networks.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Security: Reduces your daily risks through deny-by-default policies and ransomware protection.
Operational Efficiency: Your overall number of help desk tickets and operational costs will be cut down.
Compliance Assurance: You maintain compliance by preventing unauthorized software actions.

Organizations often deploy ThreatLocker to ensure endpoint security in industries requiring stringent application control and administrative access management. Its functionalities are critical for managing Shadow IT, creating policies, and overseeing software installation approvals. Common usage spans sectors demanding robust security and compliance, such as finance and healthcare, where maintaining high
security and efficiency is crucial.

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Sample Customers

Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

Government of Israel, eviCore Healthcore, Glen Imaging, Sarin, LBG, Rollomatic, Boegli-Gravures SA, Banque Heritage, Groupe Minoteries, Temenos, ZEK, RLM Finsbury, Harel Insurance, Meitav Dash

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