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# Cisco Umbrella vs Forcepoint Web Security Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cisco Umbrella** [

4.4/5(283)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews#reviews)

**Forcepoint Web Security** [

4.2/5(62)

](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Cisco Umbrella**
No pricing available

**Forcepoint Web Security**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cisco Umbrella**
2 months

Based on 23 responses

**Forcepoint Web Security**
2 months

Based on 11 responses

Return on Investment

**Cisco Umbrella**
17 months

Based on 19 responses

**Forcepoint Web Security**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Cisco Umbrella**
$$$$$

**Forcepoint Web Security**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cisco Umbrella**
22%

**Forcepoint Web Security**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Cisco Umbrella**
Not enough data

**Forcepoint Web Security**
[
Protection (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2334763&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Management (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2334787&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Implementation (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2334778&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2334851&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Cisco Umbrella**
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**Forcepoint Web Security**
Not enough data

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.7

8.7244

**Forcepoint Web Security**

8.7

8.731

Ease of Use

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.6

8.6247

**Forcepoint Web Security**

8.6

8.635

Ease of Setup

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.3

8.3188

**Forcepoint Web Security**

7.3

7.325

Ease of Admin

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.6

8.6174

**Forcepoint Web Security**

8.0

8.024

Quality of Support

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.5

8.5233

**Forcepoint Web Security**

8.1

8.134

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.5

8.5168

**Forcepoint Web Security**

8.2

8.224

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.8

8.8244

**Forcepoint Web Security**

7.2

7.233

Features

DNS Security Solutions[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

58

Not enough data

Protection

Quarantine

8.7(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

9.1(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Off-Network Protection

8.5(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Guest Network Protection

8.9(won by default)

50

Not enough data

BYOD Protection

8.3(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

9.0(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Functionality

DNS Lookups

9.2(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

8.9(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Advanced Traffic Filtering

8.5(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Administration

Whitelisting

8.9(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

8.9(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Incident Reports

8.1(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Domain Categorization

8.2(won by default)

53

Not enough data

Multi-Network Management

8.2(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Cloud Edge Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

27

Not enough data

Management

Multicloud Management

8.8(won by default)

24

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

8.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Dynamic Scaling

8.8(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

9.1(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Monitoring

Data Center Networking

9.0(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Multicloud Visibility

9.4(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

9.0(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Protection

Firewall-as-a-Service

8.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Cloud Application Brokerage

8.8(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Web Gateway

9.3(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Adaptive Access Control

8.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Secure Web Gateways[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

19

Not enough data

Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

SSL/TLS Inspection

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Content Filtering

9.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

URL Filtering

8.3(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Real-Time Traffic Inspection

8.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Ad and Tracker Blocking

8.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

8.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Phishing Protection

8.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Malware Protection

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security

8.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

Application Control

8.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Authentication and Access Control

8.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

User and Group Policies

9.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

Customizable Policy Enforcement

8.9(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Bandwidth Management

8.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Integration Capabilities

8.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Reporting and Logging

9.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence Integration

9.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Email Security[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Domain Check

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

SURLB/URIBL Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For MSPs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fraud Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Leak Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Attachment Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Email Security[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Intelligence Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Integration Suppor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Allow and block lists

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quarantine

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti-Phishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Account takeover prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cisco Umbrella](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Cisco Umbrella")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews)

Cisco Umbrella

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

30.4%

[![Forcepoint Web Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba689656d6e458c557d6c5c61376a19/forcepoint-web-security.png "Forcepoint Web Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews)

Forcepoint Web Security

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

5.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

55.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

39.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

23.6%

5.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

46.0%

55.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

30.4%

39.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cisco Umbrella](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Cisco Umbrella")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews)
Cisco Umbrella

Information Technology and Services

19.9%

Computer & Network Security

8.8%

Computer Software

6.5%

Telecommunications

6.1%

Banking

4.2%

Other

54.4%

[![Forcepoint Web Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba689656d6e458c557d6c5c61376a19/forcepoint-web-security.png "Forcepoint Web Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews)
Forcepoint Web Security

Media Production

32.8%

Banking

12.1%

Information Technology and Services

10.3%

Financial Services

8.6%

Insurance

6.9%

Other

29.3%

FAQs

## Cisco Umbrella vs Forcepoint Web Security FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Cisco Umbrella vs Forcepoint Web Security?

Cisco Umbrella stands out for its higher G2 rating, greater review volume, and higher Ease of Setup and Quality of Support scores compared to Forcepoint Web Security.

| [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) | [Forcepoint Web Security](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (285 reviews) | 4.2/5 (61 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.3 | 7.3 |
| 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Strong, cloud-based security with centralized visibility and control | Real-time protection against web-borne threats and advanced content inspection |

### How do the pricing models of Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security compare?

Cisco Umbrella is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Forcepoint Web Security.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that while Cisco Umbrella can be expensive, they find the value justified by its robust protection and ease of use.
- **Forcepoint Web Security:** Reviewers mention that Forcepoint Web Security is also considered expensive, with some noting that the licensing and reporting tools could be improved for the price.

### What are the best alternatives to Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security?

The top three alternatives to Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security are DNSFilter, Netskope One Platform, and Zscaler Internet Access.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) | 4.4/5 (285 reviews) | Mid-Market | Can be expensive, but justified by robust protection | Strong, cloud-based security with centralized visibility and control |
| [Forcepoint Web Security](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews) | 4.2/5 (61 reviews) | Mid-Market | Considered expensive, licensing and reporting tools could be improved | Real-time protection against web-borne threats and advanced content inspection |
| [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) | 4.6/5 (272 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) | 4.4/5 (95 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) | 4.4/5 (290 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |

### Which Secure Web Gateways features should I prioritize when comparing Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security?

Buyers comparing Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security should prioritize DNS-layer protection, policy management, deployment complexity, reporting and visibility, and integration capabilities.

- **DNS-layer protection:** Cisco Umbrella is frequently praised for proactive DNS-layer security and blocking malicious domains; Forcepoint Web Security is noted for real-time protection and advanced content inspection.
- **Policy management:** Cisco Umbrella reviewers highlight straightforward policy creation and templates; Forcepoint Web Security reviewers mention flexible policy controls but note a steeper learning curve.
- **Deployment complexity:** Cisco Umbrella scores 8.3 on Ease of Setup, while Forcepoint Web Security scores 7.3, with multiple reviews citing complex implementation for Forcepoint Web Security.
- **Reporting and visibility:** Cisco Umbrella is praised for intuitive dashboards and centralized visibility; Forcepoint Web Security is noted for real-time visibility but some reviewers mention reporting could be improved.
- **Integration capabilities:** Cisco Umbrella integrates well with other Cisco products and SIEM tools; Forcepoint Web Security offers unified management with other Forcepoint products.

### What are the pros and cons of Cisco Umbrella vs Forcepoint Web Security?

Cisco Umbrella's headline strength is its ease of deployment and robust DNS-layer security, while Forcepoint Web Security is recognized for advanced content inspection and flexible policy controls.

- **Cisco Umbrella strengths:** Reviewers highlight strong, cloud-based security, centralized visibility, ease of deployment, and effective DNS-layer protection.
- **Cisco Umbrella trade-offs:** Several reviewers mention higher cost, limited advanced customization, and a learning curve for complex configurations.
- **Forcepoint Web Security strengths:** Reviewers cite real-time protection against web-borne threats, advanced content inspection, flexible policy management, and robust DLP features.
- **Forcepoint Web Security trade-offs:** Complex implementation (2 all-time mentions), steep learning curve (1 all-time mention), and some reviewers note challenges with reporting and integration.

### Is Cisco Umbrella or Forcepoint Web Security better for small businesses?

DNSFilter is the top-rated alternative for small businesses, but between Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security, both primarily serve the Mid-Market segment.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note ease of deployment and robust protection, but cost may be a barrier for smaller organizations.
- **Forcepoint Web Security:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers mention advanced features but also cite complexity and higher cost as considerations for small businesses.

### Which Secure Web Gateways platform has better integrations?

Reviewers do not express a clear preference for integrations between Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Recent reviews mention integration with other Cisco products and SIEM tools, including AWS integration, but no third-party integration counts are supplied.
- **Forcepoint Web Security:** Reviewers note unified management with other Forcepoint products, but no third-party integration counts are supplied.

### How do Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security compare on customer support?

Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security are rated within 0.4 points on Quality of Support, with Cisco Umbrella at 8.5 and Forcepoint Web Security at 8.1, indicating near parity.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers frequently describe support as proactive, responsive, and helpful, with several noting quick turnaround times for issues and integration questions.
- **Forcepoint Web Security:** Reviewers mention support is generally helpful and responsive, but some note challenges with troubleshooting and documentation, and a few cite the need for improvement in support quality.

### Which is easier to implement, Cisco Umbrella or Forcepoint Web Security?

Cisco Umbrella is rated higher for Ease of Setup at 8.3 versus Forcepoint Web Security's 7.3, indicating Cisco Umbrella is easier to implement.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers consistently highlight straightforward deployment, quick onboarding, and minimal infrastructure requirements, with most setup scores at 6 or 7 out of 7.
- **Forcepoint Web Security:** Reviewers note complex deployment, a steeper learning curve, and the need for more expertise, with setup scores ranging from 3 to 7 and multiple mentions of challenging implementation.

Alternatives

**Cisco Umbrella Alternatives**

 ![DNSFilter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6331087c65e8729f438908cbbfa2179d/dnsfilter.svg "DNSFilter")

[
DNSFilter
](/products/dnsfilter/reviews)

 ![Netskope One Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/24f85b7cc708f49da8b235966df41a33/netskope-one-platform.svg "Netskope One Platform")

[
Netskope One Platform
](/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews)

 ![WebTitan Web Filter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553620118/webtitan-web-filter.svg "WebTitan Web Filter")

[
WebTitan Web Filter
](/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews)

 ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")

[
Zscaler Internet Access
](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

**Forcepoint Web Security Alternatives**

 ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")

[
Zscaler Internet Access
](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

 ![Netskope One Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/24f85b7cc708f49da8b235966df41a33/netskope-one-platform.svg "Netskope One Platform")

[
Netskope One Platform
](/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews)

 ![DNSFilter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6331087c65e8729f438908cbbfa2179d/dnsfilter.svg "DNSFilter")

[
DNSFilter
](/products/dnsfilter/reviews)

 ![Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8adf2eedd5616a9f5e200c4520f6d30d/proofpoint-core-email-protection.svg "Proofpoint Core Email Protection")

[
Proofpoint Core Email...
](/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews)

## Cisco Umbrella vs Forcepoint Web Security

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Cisco Umbrella is easier to set up and administer.reviewers also preferred doing business with Cisco Umbrella overall.

- Cisco Umbrella and Forcepoint Web Security both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Cisco Umbrella is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Cisco Umbrella over Forcepoint Web Security.