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Cisco Cloud Web Security vs. Clearswift SECURE Web Gateway (SWG)

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    Cisco CWS

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ACisco offers Cloud Web Security (a, internet security platform / web security gateway), based on technology acquired from ScanSafe.N/A

    Clearswift SECURE Web Gateway (SWG)

    N/AN/AThe Clearswift SECURE Web Gateway (SWG), developed by UK-headquartered multi-national company Clearswift, is a web security gateway. Clearswift was acquried by HelpSystems in late 2019. It is now a HelpSystems company and brand.N/A
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    Cisco CWSClearswift SECURE Web Gateway (SWG)
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    Cisco CWSClearswift SECURE Web Gateway (SWG)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco CWSClearswift SECURE Web Gateway (SWG)
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco CWSClearswift SECURE Web Gateway (SWG)
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    Cisco
    Remote and telework but not for onsite filtering.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Flexibility
    • Scalable
    • Ease of administration
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Intuitiveness of the UI
    • Real time reporting
    • Report detail
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    Fortra
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    Cisco
    CWS is on par with Forcepoint cloud web security. It offers flexibility and scalability.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Increased security
    • Decrease in number of infections
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