# Ericom Shield, Menlo Security vs Authentic8 Silo for Research Comparison

| | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 0.0 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 0 | 50 | 110 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Not enough data | Enterprise (60.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free Trial 1 User | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Ericom Shield

**Not enough data**

### Menlo Security

Pros:
- Security (26 reviews)
- Protection (25 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (6 reviews)
- Access Issues (5 reviews)

### Authentic8 Silo for Research

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Security (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (2 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 9.5 (99 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 9.4 (35 reviews) | 8.9 (99 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.1 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.4 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 9.3 (99 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 9.8 (98 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ericom Shield

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Menlo Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Authentic8 Silo for Research

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Trial 1 User

Description: For individuals looking to test drive Silo for Research and conduct investigations without risk.

Key Features:
- 10GB personal storage
- 1GB shared storage
- North American points of presence

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/authentic8-silo-for-research/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ericom Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **Menlo Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ericom Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **Menlo Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ericom Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **Menlo Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ericom Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **Menlo Security** | 9.5/10 | 25 |
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | 9.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | 9.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Enterprise Browser

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ericom Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **Menlo Security** | 9.5/10 | 13 |
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |

#### Advanced Security - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Isolation and Sandboxing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exploit Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Prevention** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Governance - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement and Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Redaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Controlled Access - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Zero Trust** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ericom Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **Menlo Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Browser Isolation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/browser-isolation)


**Unique to Menlo Security (5):** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways), [Secure Enterprise Browser Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-enterprise-browser), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Ericom Shield | Menlo Security | Authentic8 Silo for Research | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 0% | 7.9% | 28.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0% | 31.6% | 47.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 60.5% | 24.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Ericom Shield

No data available

#### Menlo Security

- **Banking:** 27.3%
- **Financial Services:** 24.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.1%
- **Real Estate:** 6.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.0%
- **Security and Investigations:** 3.0%
- **Retail:** 3.0%
- **Insurance:** 3.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 9.1%

#### Authentic8 Silo for Research

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Legal Services:** 4.9%
- **Automotive:** 3.9%
- **Banking:** 3.9%
- **Retail:** 2.9%
- **Security and Investigations:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 26.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Ericom Shield

- [Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (320 reviews)
- [Symantec Web Security Service](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Authentic8 Silo for Research

- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (320 reviews)
- [Symantec Web Security Service](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
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- [BitBrowser](https://www.g2.com/products/bitbrowser/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [HP Wolf Enterprise Security](https://www.g2.com/products/hp-wolf-enterprise-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [Prisma Browser](https://www.g2.com/products/prisma-browser/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Apozy](https://www.g2.com/products/apozy/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (0 reviews)
- [Symantec Web Isolation](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-isolation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Ericom Shield

No discussions available for this product.

### Menlo Security

No discussions available for this product.

### Authentic8 Silo for Research

- Title: [Will you be providing a Freemium version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25289-will-you-be-providing-a-freemium-version) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Chris, thanks for the question. Anyone can access Silo for Safe Access at any time by clicking on "Try Silo Now" on the main page of our website..."
- Title: [How does Silo work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/technology) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Silo is a cloud browser that runs on our servers, not your devices. Everything executes remotely – even cookies. You only get an encrypted display (i.e. a..."
- Title: [Who uses Silo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/customers-547bf770-a9e1-4cc2-8a47-6f90106e1160) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We don’t name our customers and we won’t name you. But the world’s leading organizations rely on Silo. From Fortune 10 companies to government and law..."
- Title: [How do I know I can trust Silo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/privacy-160acc68-2639-431c-9ee5-e3b1811a492f) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Unlike other browsers, you’ll pay for Silo. That’s why we never have to share your data for any marketing or other commercial purposes. You’re not the..."
- Title: [Why is a cloud browser more secure than a regular browser?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/security-22f3f493-7d05-426e-b124-c9026c4c757c) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Not only does Silo run in a secure container that provides perfect isolation, but there are policies that prevent malicious code from executing. There is no..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ericom-shield-vs-menlo-security-vs-authentic8-silo-for-research)