1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways) 4. [Forcepoint Web Security Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_735946a47cd66c33f018ac58c3b7700a/forcepoint-web-security.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews) [ Forcepoint Web Security ](/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews) (62)4.2/5 Forcepoint Web Security is a comprehensive solution designed to protect organizations from web-based threats, ensuring secure and efficient internet usage. It offers real-time content analysis to detect and block malware, viruses, and phishing attacks transmitted through web channels such as HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP. The solution provides granular control over internet access, enabling organizations to enforce precise Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) and monitor traffic across more than 100 protocols. Additionally, Forcepoint Web Security integrates seamlessly with Forcepoint Web Security Cloud, delivering consistent protection for users both within and outside the corporate network. Key Features and Functionality: - Real-Time Threat Detection: Utilizes advanced content analysis to identify and mitigate malware and hidden threats as they emerge. - Comprehensive Protocol Monitoring: Supports monitoring of over 100 protocols, ensuring extensive coverage of web traffic. - Granular Access Control: Offers flexible and detailed control over internet access, allowing organizations to tailor policies to their specific requirements. - Cloud Integration: Combines with Forcepoint Web Security Cloud to provide robust protection for users, regardless of their location. - Advanced Classification Engine (ACE): Employs ACE to prevent both zero-day and known ransomware attacks, enhancing security against evolving threats. - Shadow IT Monitoring: Identifies and monitors unsanctioned web and SaaS activities, safeguarding against unauthorized applications and emerging technologies like generative AI. - Consistent Performance: Ensures reliable and secure internet access for users, maintaining productivity without compromising security. Primary Value and User Solutions: Forcepoint Web Security addresses the critical need for organizations to safeguard their networks and data from web-based threats. By providing real-time threat detection, comprehensive protocol monitoring, and granular access control, it enables businesses to enforce security policies effectively and protect sensitive information. The integration with cloud services ensures that users remain protected, whether they are working within the corporate network or remotely. Additionally, features like the Advanced Classification Engine and Shadow IT monitoring help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and unauthorized applications, thereby reducing the risk of data breaches and maintaining operational efficiency. Show More * * * ### 55.0 Nps Score Already have Forcepoint Web Security? ### All Forcepoint Web Security Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 4 years ago More Options - [ # What is URL content filtering? ](/discussions/what-is-url-content-filtering) What is URL content filtering? [ Cloud Email Security Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cloud-email-security-solutions)[ Secure Web Gateways ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-web-gateways) * * * (true)\<0\>0\>Upvotes (false) * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.&title=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 4 years ago More Options - [ # What is Forcepoint URL filtering? ](/discussions/what-is-forcepoint-url-filtering) What is Forcepoint URL filtering? [ Secure Web Gateways ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-web-gateways)[ Cloud Email Security Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cloud-email-security-solutions) * * * (true)\<0\>0\>Upvotes (false) * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.&title=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 4 years ago More Options - [ # What are the three key features of URL filtering? ](/discussions/what-are-the-three-key-features-of-url-filtering) What are the three key features of URL filtering? [ Secure Web Gateways ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-web-gateways)[ Cloud Email Security Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cloud-email-security-solutions) * * * (true)\<0\>0\>Upvotes (false) * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.&title=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • over 4 years ago More Options - [ # Can we provide give dedicated bandwidth to users? ](/discussions/can-we-provide-give-dedicated-bandwidth-to-users) [ Secure Web Gateways ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-web-gateways)[ Cloud Email Security Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cloud-email-security-solutions) * * * (true)\<0\>0\>Upvotes (false) * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.&title=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • about 5 years ago More Options - [ # How can we do the reporting over the username, not the ip address? ](/discussions/how-can-we-do-the-reporting-over-the-username-not-the-ip-address) [ Secure Web Gateways ](https://www.g2.com/tags/secure-web-gateways)[ Cloud Email Security Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cloud-email-security-solutions) * * * (true)\<0\>0\>Upvotes (false) * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.&title=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Forcepoint+Web+Security+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Forcepoint+Web+Security+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ## Start a New Software Discussion Have a software question? Get answers from real users and experts [Start A Discussion](/products/forcepoint-web-security/discussions/new?entry_point=discussions%23product) * * * ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba689656d6e458c557d6c5c61376a19/forcepoint-web-security.png "Product Avatar Image") ### Have you used Forcepoint Web Security before? Answer a few questions to help the Forcepoint Web Security community [ Yes ](javascript:void(0))[ Yes ](https://www.g2.com/login?context=product_review&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fforcepoint-web-security%2Fdiscuss%3Fsmall_ask%3Dforcepoint-web-security) No ## Top Contributors in Forcepoint Web Security 1 MA Loading... ### [mugenur a.](https://www.g2.com/users/007e39a8-f003-4dca-9a72-6133a33339cc "mugenur a.") security admin 1 pt 2 ![Nitin K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nitin K.") NK Loading... ### [Nitin K.](https://www.g2.com/users/c217ad65-bde8-443e-8bb7-f7977b47796d "Nitin K.") Technical Support engineer 1 pt