Forcepoint Web Security
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Safeguard web browsing
and prevent data breaches
The internet powers the modern workforce, but exposes it to risk. Forcepoint Web Security secures and fosters digital innovation and productivity by protecting traffic and data on the web from ransomware and zero-day threats.
Why Forcepoint Web Security
Control Sensitive Data on the Web
Identify and block potentially risky exfiltration attempts or data leaks anywhere on the web.
Stop Web-based Threats
Forcepoint’s Advanced Classification Engine (ACE) prevents both zero-day and known ransomware attacks.
Uncover and Monitor Shadow IT
Locate unsanctioned web and SaaS activity and safeguard emerging applications such as ChatGPT and Generative AI.
Deliver Consistent Performance
Provide users with safe and reliable access to the internet, wherever they're located.
Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway vs. the Competition
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Secure Web Gateway (SWG) features
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DISCLAIMER: Product comparison is based off of in-product capabilities and cross-portfolio integrations available from the same vendor as of March 1st , 2023. Comparisons do not include integrations with third-party vendors. Feature comparison is based off of each vendor’s most recent and modern version available as of March 1st, 2023. Information is based off of data collected from public websites and forums, analyst papers, and product datasheets as of March 1st, 2023.
Secure Data on the Web
Discover how to extend data security to the web with your secure web gateway solution. See how Forcepoint Web Security enables organizations to protect data within any web application.
Safely Access Risky Websites
Provide additional threat protection through a Forcepoint Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) integration with Forcepoint Web Security. RBI renders potentially risky websites in a container to prevent malware attacks from launching.
Defend Against Advanced Threats
Expand threat detection capabilities through the Forcepoint Advanced Malware Detection and Protection (AMDP) integration with Forcepoint Web Security. AMDP quickly detects known and unknown malware threats and zero-day exploits to keep data secure.
Why Customers Choose Forcepoint Web Security
Why Customers Choose Forcepoint Web Security
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Secure Web Gateway (SWG)?
A SWG is a security technology designed to protect organisations, networks, users and devices from internet-related threats. SWGs perform two primary functions: they filter out unsafe content from web traffic, and they block risky or unauthorised user behaviour.
How does a SWG work?
A SWG may be a software solution, a cloud-based service or a physical appliance. Positioned at the edge of a network, SWGs inspect incoming and outgoing traffic, using company policy to determine whether web traffic should be allowed, blocked or quarantined. Features of an SWG may include:
- URL filtering
- Application control
- Antivirus software
- HTTPS inspection
- Anti-malware detection and blocking
- Access control
What are the benefits of a secure web gateway product?
With SWG technology, organisations can:
- Control sensitive data on the web
- Stop web-based threats
- Uncover and monitor shadow IT
- Deliver consistent performance
What data protection rules govern web security in the Philippines, and how does SWG security support compliance?
The Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), enforced by the National Privacy Commission, requires organizations to establish security measures, appoint a Data Protection Officer, implement consent mechanisms and maintain records, including technical safeguards for transmission and storage of personal data. Forcepoint’s secure web gateway delivers encrypted web inspection, AI-enabled classification, inline DLP, and centralized logging — helping Philippine organizations meet DPA audit, consent and breach-reporting requirements.
How can Philippine organizations strengthen cyber resilience and support remote work using Forcepoint's SWG?
As the Philippines intensifies its digital shift, with cloud and remote work growing, Forcepoint’s cloud-native secure web gateway solution provides edge-based SSL/TLS traffic inspection, AI-powered DLP, and Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) to combat browser threats and phishing. Central policy orchestration and unified logging ensure consistent security across regional offices and remote staff. With low-latency performance, organizations can confidently embrace digital transformation while maintaining compliance with DPA and DICT resilience frameworks.
What is a web security gateway?
A web security gateway prevents web-based threats from entering an organisation's network and blocks users from accessing web resources that may contain malware, viruses and other threats. A web secure gateway serves as a checkpoint, sitting between an organisation's internal network and the internet to inspect traffic flowing in from and out to the web. Web security gateway solutions employ a variety of technologies such as URL filtering, malware detection, application control and inspection of encrypted traffic while delivering greater visibility into web traffic and usage.
What is a web security appliance?
A web security appliance helps protect organisations and users from internet-related threats such as malware, viruses, spoofed websites, phishing attacks and more. Web security appliances can also help prevent data leaks, control application usage, improve visibility of web activity and enforce security policies across the organisation.
What is a web secure gateway?
A web secure gateway is a cybersecurity product that helps protect organizations from web-related threats by enforcing security policies for inbound and outbound web traffic.
What is a SWG service?
A SWG service is a cloud-based solution that monitors all traffic entering an IT environment from the web, as well as all outbound web requests from an organisation's users.
