[ Symante... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) [ Symante... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) # Symantec Web Security Service Features ##### ## Analysis (3) User Analytics Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges. Cloud Gap Analytics Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols. Anomoly Detection Monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Show More ##### ## Functionality (3) SSO Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud products without multiple logins. Cloud Registry Details SaaS products the cloud security product can integrate with and provide security for. Mobile Device Mangement Offers the ability to set standards for types of mobile devices and networks capable of accessing data. Show More ##### ## Security (4) Governance Allows users to create, edit, and relinquish user access privileges. Data loss Prevention Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest. Data Encryption/Security Manages policies for user data access and data encryption. Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Show More ##### ## Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways (5) SSL/TLS Inspection Decrypts and inspects encrypted web traffic to detect and block threats hidden within encrypted connections. Content Filtering Analyzes web content to filter out malicious code, malware, and inappropriate material. URL Filtering Blocks access to known malicious or unauthorized websites based on predefined policies. Real-Time Traffic Inspection Inspects and analyzes inbound and outbound web traffic in real-time for threats and compliance. Ad and Tracker Blocking Blocks ads and trackers to enhance user privacy and reduce exposure to potential threats. Show More ##### ## Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways (4) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Monitors outgoing web traffic to prevent sensitive data from being leaked or exfiltrated. Phishing Protection Detects and blocks phishing attempts to protect users from fraudulent websites and email links. Malware Protection Uses signature-based scanning, heuristic analysis, and sandboxing to detect and block malware threats. Cloud Access Security Monitors and controls access to cloud applications and services to prevent unauthorized use and data leakage. Show More ##### ## Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways (3) Application Control Regulates access to web-based applications and services as per organizational policies. Authentication and Access Control Verifies users' identities and enforces access control policies to ensure only authorized users can access permitted web resources. User and Group Policies Supports the creation of policies based on user roles, groups, or other attributes for more granular control. Show More ##### ## Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways (5) Customizable Policy Enforcement Allows organizations to create and enforce custom web usage policies tailored to their specific needs. Bandwidth Management Prioritizes and allocates network resources based on predefined policies to optimize performance. Integration Capabilities Integrates with other security tools and systems, such as firewalls, SIEMs, and endpoint security solutions. Reporting and Logging Provides comprehensive reports and logs of web activity, including sites visited, user activity, security events, and policy violations. Threat Intelligence Integration Leverages threat intelligence feeds to stay updated on the latest threats and enhance protection. 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