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Forcepoint Web Security Reviews & Product Details

Forcepoint Web Security enables Zero Trust web access with best-in-class data security and malware protection while delivering a great user experience. Go beyond simplistic ‘block’ and ‘allow’ concepts, to unleash the full potential of the newest SaaS-based innovations, like GenAI, while mitigating risks with a Zero Trust approach to web access. Get full visibility and control across the use of any website or unmanaged SaaS application to give your organization more freedom and flexibility. Key product capabilities include: • Visibility into web use - including Shadow IT • Traffic steering flexibility – endpoint enforcement, cloud enforcement, and on-prem enforcement • Industry-leading data and threat protection capabilities to secure data everywhere, for people working anywhere • Seamless user experience from any location

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2 months

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Forcepoint Web Security Reviews (61)

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Verified User in Insurance

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/14/2018

"Websense/Forcepoint"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

Creating exceptions is fairly straight forward. Using the reports to troubleshoot commonly reveals the cause of issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

SSL.decryption causes a lot of issues with random sites. Support said it was a known issue years ago that was being looked into but it's never improved.

Integration with Office 365 is poor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/27/2018

"A solution for some, but not all"

1.5/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

We did like the easy installation and quick set up time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

This did not detect all threats. It failed in some aspects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/23/2018

"Forcepoint Web Security"

4/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

It is an excellent product. All of its functionalities are amazing. Support team is excellent too. End point is light weight. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

Version update is complicated. Support team is good, they help us. But still, everytime when we need to update the version, we face issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/23/2018

"Great product to enhance security"

5/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

it has a simple interface, and generates several different types of reports Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

It is an enterprise product and is very difficult to implement without vendor support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ronit H.

Co-Founder, Manager and Member

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/19/2018

"Summer internship"

4/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

This application was a great way for me to be aware of the security of many applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

With so many cyber security problems applications like this are very needed to secure the internet Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jay S.

Adjunct Professor

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/25/2017

"Fantastic Product"

5/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

The support has been terrific in making sure that everything is working as it should. I like the ability to customize the block pages for each type of block. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

There is not much to dislike. The reports are getting improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Forcepoint Web Security:

This product is well priced and allows for reports that the managers love. There are several deployment methods that are sure to fit any company's ideology for deployment. They should definitely be given a solid look. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Forcepoint Web Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were able to secure our web traffic using Forcepoint. This product made it easy and quick to get my entire company protected. It has also allowed us to handle productivity reports and give some flexibility back to the managers of each department.

The speed of the solution is fantastic. We have been able to realize the true speed of our network connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/26/2017

"Forcepoint is a Complete Solution for Web Security"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

I like the fact that Forcepoint is a good solution but is also becoming more people focused and they listen to what we have to say about the product and what our business needs are. They listen and then do what they can to implement these suggestions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

Right now I don't like the multiple endpoint solutions that have to be installed on systems for off network safety. This is if you are using more than just Web Security, like DLP, which comes with its own endpoint. But, I hear they are working towards integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Forcepoint Web Security:

Really look at their offerings. Ask technical questions and let them get their technical back end involved to answer them. Scope your project and know what you need before beginning. It is a complex solution but proper planning will minimize this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Forcepoint Web Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

This Web Security solution solves a variety of the standard Web Filtering solutions with the added features that Forcepoint provides. We have ability to customize our blocking and determine if additional URLs are needed along with the integration of a cloud based hybrid endpoint that allows for off network users to be filtered as if on network. It's a complete solution so the benefits are long, but security in any web interfacing is primary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christopher B.

IT Supervisor

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/19/2018

"Forcepoint web security"

4/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

I like the endpoint agent that allows us to filter mobile devices off network Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

the triton interface is a little cumbersome and difficult to navigate at times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Insurance

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/20/2017

"Force Point Takes teh manual part out."

4/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

There is less to research with the Force Point community already submitting block requests for site they have found hazardous. The preset Categories make it easy to create policies to block and allow through. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

The upgrade process has not been quick and easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Forcepoint Web Security:

Plan on training with installation and use Professional Services. it is well worth the extra cost to have the experience to get this configured correctly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Forcepoint Web Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Creating a block for all PCI type information and only allowing Servers configured to do PCI transactions.

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Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/27/2017

"Solid Web Security Solution with Amazing Reporting"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Forcepoint Web Security?

The Web Security suite just works. We've encountered very little downtime and the support has been fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Forcepoint Web Security?

documentation can be overwhelming. Its well done, but too much of it means you search to find answers to simple questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Forcepoint Web Security:

Make sure you have all your needs laid out. There are cheaper solutions out there but they do less. if you need a best in breed solution this is it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Forcepoint Web Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Mis-use of company time and the need to block malicious links on the fly. It has reduced our helpdesk calls about malicious links. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.