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# Smoothwall SWG Reviews
**Vendor:** Smoothwall  
**Category:** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways)  
**Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 5
## About Smoothwall SWG
Smoothwall SWG is a secure web gateway web filter to protect users.




## Smoothwall SWG Reviews
  ### 1. Moving Away from Smoothwall

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Misty J. | Digital Learning Facilitator, Primary/Secondary Education, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 26, 2018

**What do you like best about Smoothwall SWG?**

Worked well for us. Robust filtering option for schools. 

**What do you dislike about Smoothwall SWG?**

Requires heavy handed management to pepper and test. Ran into sites that had to be continuously whitelisted to have access. 

**What problems is Smoothwall SWG solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Filtering of devices in K-12 situation. Able to keep students from bypassing filters via proxy. 


## Smoothwall SWG Discussions
  - [What i smoothwall meant to do](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-i-smoothwall-meant-to-do) - 1 comment, 1 upvote

- [View Smoothwall SWG pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/smoothwall-swg/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-13+21%3A54%3A51+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=a0290079-b243-44dc-8c1e-d1864ead0ee4&secure%5Btoken%5D=63cebb9709ab6c352590832ac1f6e3aead5b3aebb7d3da49458bf1a7de0582b7&format=llm_user)

## Smoothwall SWG Features
**Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways**
- SSL/TLS Inspection
- Content Filtering
- URL Filtering
- Real-Time Traffic Inspection
- Ad and Tracker Blocking

**Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways**
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Phishing Protection
- Malware Protection
- Cloud Access Security

**Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways**
- Application Control
- Authentication and Access Control
- User and Group Policies

**Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways**
- Customizable Policy Enforcement
- Bandwidth Management
- Integration Capabilities
- Reporting and Logging
- Threat Intelligence Integration

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