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    Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AThe majority of attacks and exposure to malicious content occurs during the normal course of web browsing activities, which requires the ability to allow safe, secure web access for all users. URL Filtering with PAN-DB automatically prevents attacks that leverage the web as an attack vector, including phishing links in emails, phishing sites, HTTP-based command and control, malicious sites and pages that carry exploit kits.N/A

    Symantec Web Security Service

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ASymantec Web Security Service (WSS) is a line of defense against modern day cyber threats. It provides secure web services, enables enterprises to control access, protects users from threats, and secures their sensitive data.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Chose Symantec Web Security Service
    Symantec Web Security Service is a powerful tool for moderating website traffic and protecting user data. Easy DLP integration makes it a market leader, and it works with Symantec DLP and EDR to protect remote users' browsing activity. Threat categorization and stateful SSL …
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (6 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Palo Alto Networks
    Because of it's complexity, Palo may not be well suited for a small organization that may not have dedicated networking staff. But for a mid to large-sized enterprise, Palo shines.
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    Broadcom
    Symantec Web Security Service monitors and filters network traffic to protect web servers from cyberattacks. Its single dashboard view, excellent UI/UX, and easy DLP integration make it a market leader. Excellent sandboxing for safe browsing in restricted IT networks. Threat categorization and stateful SSL description of web traffic to identify dynamic threat vectors. However, alerts and notifications only work quickly when large-scale DDoS attacks happen.
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    Pros
    Palo Alto Networks
    • Threat Detection and Prevention (Malwares, Un-Authorized Access)
    • Out of the box patterns for threat detection
    • Built in and Updated identification patterns
    • Unified Dashboard/Alerting on anomaly
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    Broadcom
    • Complete web protection.
    • Easy to setup.
    • Great reputation and credibility.
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    Cons
    Palo Alto Networks
    • Steep learning curve
    • The top-down URL filtering match can sometimes be tricky and requires some expertise in setting up the desired policy
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    Broadcom
    • Advanced and targeted attacks
    • Policy granularity
    • better support
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    Usability
    Palo Alto Networks
    It is very easy to use and setup. It integrates well within all of Palo's products such as NGFWs and Prisma Access. There is a dedicated log inside of Palo products for URL filtering to aid in troubleshooting. It integrates with AD/Azure so that different users can have different URL filtering rules. Filtering can be adjusted in real-time
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    Broadcom
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    Support Rating
    Palo Alto Networks
    Palo support is excellent, and I have never had to wait when contacting them for support. One of the best support teams in the business, in my opinion.
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    Broadcom
    The support has become average ever since broadcom acquisition and they moving to GCP. There is no focus of existing customers as the presale do not exist
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    Alternatives Considered
    Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering is the best solution to work with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama as an orchestrator. We choose Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering as it could reach the success criteria during the PoC.
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    Broadcom
    Symantec Web Security Service is a powerful tool for moderating website traffic and protecting user data. Easy DLP integration makes it a market leader, and it works with Symantec DLP and EDR to protect remote users' browsing activity. Threat categorization and stateful SSL description of web traffic to identify dynamic threat vectors. Unified threat dashboard with seamless alerting. So compared to other solutions, it is standout.
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    Return on Investment
    Palo Alto Networks
    • Palo has been an excellent investment for us.
    • Having robust URL filtering built into the same device as the firewall saves the cost of a separate appliance and improves performance.
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    Broadcom
    • Slightly on the costlier side.
    • Less risk of security lapse.
    • Extensive protection against web attacks.
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