# Barracuda Web Security and Filtering, Forcepoint Web Security vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention Comparison | | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 34 | 61 | 149 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering **Not enough data** ### Forcepoint Web Security Pros: - Protection (2 reviews) - Ease of Management (1 reviews) Cons: - Complex Implementation (2 reviews) - Complexity (2 reviews) ### Symantec Data Loss Prevention Pros: - Data Protection (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Complex Configuration (1 reviews) - False Positives (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (99 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (100 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 7.3 (25 reviews) | 7.7 (64 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 8.1 (64 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (61 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 7.2 (33 reviews) | 8.8 (98 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Forcepoint Web Security #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Symantec Data Loss Prevention #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A | | **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | 9.1/10 | 25 | #### Administration | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | | **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | #### Governance | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | | **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (18 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (18 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (19 reviews) | | **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | ### Cloud Email Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A | | **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Integration Suppor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Maintenance | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Allow and block lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anti-Phishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Account takeover prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Secure Web Gateways | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A | | **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **SSL/TLS Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Access Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Authentication and Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User and Group Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bandwidth Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Intelligence Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A | | **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Barracuda Web Security and Filtering (1):** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways) **Unique to Forcepoint Web Security (2):** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways), [Cloud Email Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-email-security) **Unique to Symantec Data Loss Prevention (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 16.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 58.1% | 55.2% | 38.2% | | **Enterprise** | 25.8% | 39.7% | 43.6% | ### By Industry #### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.7% - **Individual & Family Services:** 6.5% - **Higher Education:** 6.5% - **Accounting:** 3.2% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.2% - **Banking:** 3.2% - **Computer Hardware:** 3.2% - **Computer Networking:** 3.2% - **Computer Software:** 3.2% - **Other:** 45.2% #### Forcepoint Web Security - **Media Production:** 32.8% - **Banking:** 12.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3% - **Financial Services:** 8.6% - **Insurance:** 6.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.9% - **Telecommunications:** 3.4% - **Information Services:** 3.4% - **Computer Software:** 3.4% - **Legal Services:** 1.7% - **Other:** 10.3% #### Symantec Data Loss Prevention - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.2% - **Computer Software:** 6.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5% - **Retail:** 2.7% - **Research:** 2.7% - **Internet:** 2.7% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.7% - **Education Management:** 1.8% - **Financial Services:** 1.8% - **Other:** 38.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Barracuda Web Security and Filtering - [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (284 reviews) - [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (195 reviews) - [WebTitan Web Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (85 reviews) - [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (270 reviews) - [Symantec Web Security Service](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews) - [Check Point 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— 4.2/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Trend Micro Smart Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-smart-protection/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews) - [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (195 reviews) - [Teramind](https://www.g2.com/products/teramind/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (155 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering - Title: [What is Barracuda Web Security and Filtering used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-barracuda-web-security-and-filtering-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "this is use for to control and monitor internet access of internal users. allow or block the URLs or set of categories. " ### Forcepoint Web Security No discussions available for this product. ### Symantec Data Loss Prevention - Title: [I have a subscription license for Network Monitor and Network Prevent for Web bundle. Is there a cross-grade SKU for me to move to Network Prevent for Web virtual appliance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-37657434-a03a-448a-8445-78b9f35c0128) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No. You can purchase subscription license for Network Prevent for Web virtual appliance once their current subscription of Network Monitor and Network..." - Title: [I have a perpetual license for Network Prevent for Web. Is there a cross-grade SKU for me to move to Network Prevent for Web hardware appliance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-f294d6d4-bed2-4f1a-bd06-3815d135f021) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No. Network Prevent for Web hardware appliance is licensed per appliance. There is no cross-grade between different meters." - Title: [Licensing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-4883ade6-ae98-4ca9-b574-6ba2ad6cd844) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "100. In this virtualization scenario, the license quantity is based on the maximum number of concurrent session supported by the XenApp server." - Title: [What if I have 10,000 employees, but only want to buy Network Discover for 1,000 users. Can I do that?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-231dba6c-5111-40fd-8495-a60a01af53b2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "It depends. If you choose to purchase coverage for all enterprise users who have access to the corporate network, which includes the data and document..." - Title: [Licensing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-a2687c98-a134-44d1-9d78-537d6a12e699) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You will need 1,000 licenses of Network Monitor, Network Prevent for Email, and Network Prevent for Web. DLP for Network products are licensed per Managed..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/barracuda-web-security-and-filtering-vs-forcepoint-web-security-vs-symantec-data-loss-prevention)