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    McAfee WebAdvisor (discontinued)

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AMcAfee WebAdvisor was a tool that helped to keep Internet browsers safe from malicious websites for general users. It is not a focus for Trellix, the company formed from the merger of McAfee and FireEye that provides business-grade security products, and the company recommends alternatives.N/A

    SafeDNS

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASafeDNS offers a cloud-based web filter for internet security and web content filtering powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. It protects users online by blocking botnets, malicious, and phishing sites. Moreover, it filters out intrusive online ads and web content users consider inappropriate or work unrelated. Segments Web…N/A
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    McAfee WebAdvisor (discontinued)SafeDNS
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    McAfee WebAdvisor (discontinued)SafeDNS
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    McAfee WebAdvisor (discontinued)SafeDNS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    McAfee WebAdvisor (discontinued)SafeDNS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    McAfee Web Protection is a great tool when your work requires you to surf the internet a lot and download files. Being a Software Developer, I have to search for a lot of things and have to visit lots of websites for solutions or learning new concepts. Having McAfee's Web Protection enables me to visit only the sites that are safe and it even blocks the trackers. It also scans the files (usually software and codes) that I download and lets me know whether they are safe to open or not.
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    SafeDNS
    it is well-suited for the following scenarios:Organizations that need to comply with regulatory requirements related to internet usage, such as data privacy and security laws, and that need to monitor and control employee internet activity.Organizations that are concerned about online threats and need to protect their networks and endpoints from malware, phishing, and other types of malicious content.Organizations that need to improve productivity by reducing distractions for employees, and/or need to restrict access to specific websites during work hours.Organizations that need to protect sensitive data such as customer information, financial transactions and other sensitive data, by monitoring and controlling the internet activity on the back-end systems.However, SafeDNS may not be as appropriate for the following scenarios:Organizations that have very limited IT resources and lack the skills and knowledge required to set up and manage SafeDNS Organizations that have specific needs and requirements that are not met by the features and capabilities of SafeDNS, for example organizations that require advanced threat detection and response capabilities.Organizations that may have limited budget, SafeDNS does require a subscription cost, that might not be feasible for smaller businesses with limited resources.Organizations that are using legacy systems that are not compatible with SafeDNS, that may not be able to integrate it to their infrastructure.
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    Pros
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    • Make Web Surfing safe and secure.
    • Block Trackers.
    • Notifies if a webpages are safe.
    • Scans downloads.
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    SafeDNS
    • block group of website
    • report blocked website tentative
    • creation of group of profile, like vendor, client, etc.
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    Cons
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    • It shows a lot of popups to upgrade to AntiVirus which gets annoying sometimes.
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    SafeDNS
    • Filtering accuracy: While SafeDNS provides filtering of websites, it's possible that it could be improved to more accurately identify and block unwanted content. This could be achieved by implementing more advanced algorithms or incorporating more data sources.
    • Reporting and analytics: Some users may find that the reporting and analytics capabilities of SafeDNS are lacking and could be improved, for example by providing more detailed information about internet usage, or more sophisticated filtering and reporting tools.
    • Compatibility: Some organizations may have legacy systems that are not fully compatible with SafeDNS. Improving compatibility could make it easier for these organizations to integrate SafeDNS into their existing infrastructure.
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    Alternatives Considered
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    SafeDNS
    No comparison. I never could get the Cisco product to function as it should in the trial and their support was poor.
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    Return on Investment
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    • I am not sure about that as I am just a user and have not been involved with the ROI aspect.
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    SafeDNS
    • prevent offensive content on our materials
    • prevent innapropriate use of our materials by the staff
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