Proxy SG and ASG protecting the Seaway
Rating: 10 out of 10
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
- Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) is used across the whole organization. It is used in different roles. It is primarily used as the central gateway for filtering inbound and outbound traffic to the internet. It allows us to control internet access by associating levels of access from minimal to privilege access depending on business roles. It allows us to strictly deny or allow access to services and applications offered from the web. It will enable us to inspect all traffic, documents, and downloads for malicious content or activities., and much more.
- In essence, it is inconceivable not to have Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) in our organization.
Pros
- In conjunction with Active Directory, we can allow or deny access to the internet very quickly. We can also determine the level of access to the internet.
- To satisfy our executive requirements, we can provide regular reports on internet usage.
- Malicious protection Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) provides beyond our expectations.
- It is our first level of defense, thus allowing us to reduce our investment in internal security systems.
Cons
- On occasion, content analysis needs some tweaking. Specifically, when huge files our downloaded.
- For our organization using cloud-based applications and services is very discouraged.
- However, the universe seems to be trending towards cloud-based offerings.
- It may be reassuring if Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) could enhance protection in dealing with cloud services, particularly in protecting data.
Likelihood to Recommend
- In our organization, Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) is our primary and second line of defense facing the internet
- It is positioned behind in conjunction with an intrusion protection service.
- Before using this concept of defense, our Internet firewalls were continuously being overworked and saturated, slowing down traffic as a result.
- It is not an option any more not to have Symantec ProxySG and Advanced Secure Gateway (ASG) in our infrastructure.
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Laurent Tremblay
Cyber security Architecte in Information Technology at St-Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
3 years of experience