Symantec Web Security Service Features

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User Analytics: Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges. This feature was mentioned in 16 Symantec Web Security Service reviews.
Cloud Gap Analytics: Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols. This feature was mentioned in 15 Symantec Web Security Service reviews.
Anomoly Detection: As reported in 16 Symantec Web Security Service reviews. Monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.

SSO: Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud products without multiple logins. 16 reviewers of Symantec Web Security Service have provided feedback on this feature.
Cloud Registry: As reported in 15 Symantec Web Security Service reviews. Details SaaS products the cloud security product can integrate with and provide security for.
Mobile Device Mangement: As reported in 15 Symantec Web Security Service reviews. Offers the ability to set standards for types of mobile devices and networks capable of accessing data.

Governance: Allows users to create, edit, and relinquish user access privileges. This feature was mentioned in 15 Symantec Web Security Service reviews.
Data loss Prevention: As reported in 17 Symantec Web Security Service reviews. Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest.
Data Encryption/Security: As reported in 18 Symantec Web Security Service reviews. Manages policies for user data access and data encryption.
Access Control: Based on 18 Symantec Web Security Service reviews. Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance.

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.

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.

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.

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.