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Trend Micro Web Security pros and cons

Vendor: Trend Micro
3.9 out of 5

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PROS

Machine learning is a valuable feature, automatically monitoring activity on machines.
Trend Micro Web Security offers good threat protection with strong stability and scalability.
It provides advanced DLP licensing, enhancing usability and security.
The centralized mechanism allows control and monitoring of system protections, including wireless problem detection.
Trend Micro effectively supports remote workforces by securing web servers from external threats, especially browser-related security.

CONS

Trend Micro Web Security needs better scalability and performance to effectively support larger enterprises.
The absence of DDoS protection is a drawback for Trend Micro Web Security.
The installation process for Trend Micro Web Security is complex, requiring certified technical engineers.
The high costs associated with Trend Micro Web Security licensing are a concern.
Trend Micro Web Security lacks flexibility and stability, requiring improvements in these areas.
 

Trend Micro Web Security Pros review quotes

CS
IT Manager at Meriden Public Schools
Mar 8, 2020
The most valuable feature is machine learning, which automatically monitors the activity on the machine.
BG
Sr.Customer Engineer- Projects at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Sep 17, 2021
The security of Trend Micro Web Security is good.
SH
IT principal consultant, infrastructure architect, project manager at EDV-SIMON
Dec 24, 2021
It's secure and useful from an administrative point of view, with controllable login monitoring and so on.
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reviewer1405356 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Mar 2, 2022
Threat protection solution with good stability and scalability. Installation is straightforward. Support for this product is good.
Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Haniya Technologies
Apr 25, 2022
It's a very stable solution.
SamiEsber - PeerSpot reviewer
Security consultant at Manaai corp.
May 7, 2022
It's a stable solution.
Syed Irfan Naseer - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Information Security Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 31, 2022
We find the advanced license for the DLP to be particularly useful with this product.
Hany  Magdy - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Solutions Consultant at Interact Technology Solutions
Oct 7, 2022
The solution is stable.
RK
Service delivery senior manager at Advika
Jun 12, 2023
The solution's scalability is good and we have more than 90 users for it.
ZaheerKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at RQ Net MSC Sdn Bhd
Jun 20, 2023
The solution's technical support team is responsive.
 

Trend Micro Web Security Cons review quotes

CS
IT Manager at Meriden Public Schools
Mar 8, 2020
The system should generate reports when an attack has been stopped, contained, or removed.
BG
Sr.Customer Engineer- Projects at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Sep 17, 2021
I would like to see better scalability and better performance.
SH
IT principal consultant, infrastructure architect, project manager at EDV-SIMON
Dec 24, 2021
There are multiple ways Web Security could improve, such as usability and web access to several programming modes.
Learn what your peers think about Trend Micro Web Security. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
879,422 professionals have used our research since 2012.
reviewer1405356 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Mar 2, 2022
What could help Trend Micro Web Security in terms of improvement is the addition of a DDoS protection feature. It also needs to be more comprehensive to meet the needs of large-sized companies.
Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Haniya Technologies
Apr 25, 2022
Setup isn't very straightforward. You must have a certified technical engineer.
SamiEsber - PeerSpot reviewer
Security consultant at Manaai corp.
May 7, 2022
The installation is a little bit complex.
Syed Irfan Naseer - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Information Security Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 31, 2022
This solution has a lot of restrictions on what non-administrator users can do, including generating comparative code. We would like to see this changed as the product is developed.
Hany  Magdy - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Solutions Consultant at Interact Technology Solutions
Oct 7, 2022
The costs are a bit high in terms of licensing.
RK
Service delivery senior manager at Advika
Jun 12, 2023
The product should be more secure and stable. It is also not flexible.
ZaheerKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at RQ Net MSC Sdn Bhd
Jun 20, 2023
The solution's scalability could be better.