Symantec SASE Framework Reviews

Symantec, the world’s largest cybersecurity company, offers a fully integrated CASB solution with enterprise-grade DLP, SEP, ProxySG, WSS, world largest network GIN etc.

CloudSoc Platform is cloud-native and born in the cloud, Symantec provides a unified policy framework across DLP, email, endpoints, networks, and storage, seamlessly integrating with DLP, proxies, NGFWs, and SEP. It incorporates user behavior analytics, ThreatScore, and ContentIQ.

Symantec’s CASB offers granular visibility, control, and shadow IT analysis, ensuring robust data protection across both sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud applications.

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A single integrated agent that forward endpoint traffic to CloudSoc CASB without requiring a new agent to be installed which simplifying deployment and management., Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Navigating multiple consoles and siloed products can complicate operations and create inefficiencies, especially when managing various product suites and complex licensing models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Swg has many functionality as core not only terminating session,it can decrypt and re-encrypt the ssl traffic.we can create a huge no of policies,also swg has bluecoat database which provide all known url catogories.multiple caching method options.

Rules can be created easily using graphical interface platform called vpm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It require high amount of storage space hi. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use, implement and manage. Simple UI with complete functionality and policy creation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The product works fine, the problem is that the EDR function search is slow and the XDR correlation is manual. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Endpoint Manager is a standout feature, letting you manage policies for virus protection, firewall, and exceptions in different areas. The flexibility in deploying clients on servers or standalone packages makes it a good fit for different types of businesses. I also like that you can tweak the settings to turn on or off specific threat notifications. The support is also responsive, they do the job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The performance takes a hit, especially when you're dealing with file-based databases like Visual Fox Pro. If you're working a lot with those systems, it gets kind of clunky, and it definitely needs some tweaking to run smoother. Compatibility is another headache. It doesn't play nice with some major programs. Like, the latest update messed with my Chrome browser, and I had to uninstall it to get things back to normal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I had joined my first company. Symantec Protection was one of the softwares that I had to install in my device to be able to access my Outlook and teams from my phone. It was frankly one of the easiest installations and I'm using it till this day and everything works seemless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think it does cause a lot of battery drain because of being active continuously in the background. I have to force shutdown to stop it from taking up a lot of battery and RAM Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing that drew me to Symantec Network Security was the company's local buzz, and when I saw how affordable it was in comparison to their rivals and how many features it had, I was astounded.

Many businesses utilize Symantec WSS to protect their systems and users against potential malware attacks. The cloud-based system is simple to set up and use, ensuring compliance and no risks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing in particular to be disliked. It was simple to install once I followed all the instructions on the document website. The program occasionally crashes when utilizing the desktop, and it even disables certain websites or apps and issues false alarms, which can be annoying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Symantec Network Security is very strong in threat detection and also prevention. What makes the integration of sophisticated analytics and in-time monitoring stand out is the quick responses to potential threats. It is very easy to use the interface, and both beginners and also experts can manage. In general, Symantec Network Security provides comprehensive protection without sacrificing usability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The weakness of Symantec Network Security is its resource-hogging nature that sometimes slows down the systems. The pricing scheme of the software is also somewhat pricey which doesn't make it very budget-friendly to the smaller businesses. Further, upgrades can be quite very laborious and also time-consuming reducing the general efficacy. Even with these limitations, Symantec Network Security is still a very good option from an effective point of view if we talk about strong cybersecurity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best is it work as aproxy between me and the web to help us identify malicious websites which can try stealing our private data and information.We gets the real time warning and all such websites are auto blocked by the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has frequent updates is which annoys me but at the same time I understand that it is regularly updating itself to help us to be safe of web Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Symantec Cyber Defense prevents systems from external vulnerabilities and threats by identifying them and notifying the user about it. It prevents viruses and spyware from attacking the systems by constantly monitoring the devices for any malwares. As it continues running in the background, it is very easy to use and implement too. The dashboard provides a complete health check of the system and keeps the users up to date about the identified digital threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The software on its own consumes a lot of disk space. Moreover, as it needs to run in the background all the time, the software is configured by the IT department to startup at boot time, due to which the system performance decreases further. As this setup cannot be altered by users, there is always a lag at system startup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Symantec WebFilter offers a comprehensive suite of features that make web filtering a breeze. The ease of use is commendable, with an intuitive interface that makes navigation and operation simple. The implementation process is straightforward, and the customer support team is always ready to assist, making the overall experience smooth. The frequency of use in our organization is high, indicating its reliability and effectiveness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Symantec WebFilter is a robust tool, it could benefit from a wider range of features. More customization options would enhance its usability. Additionally, while the integration process is generally smooth, there have been instances where it was challenging to integrate with other systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.