Compare Forcepoint URL Filtering vs. Forcepoint WebShield

Forcepoint URL Filtering stands out as the most efficient and constantly updated web filtering solution available in the market. Driven by ThreatSeeker Intelligence, it processes and evaluates around 5 billion incidents each day from over 155 nations, delivering threat analytics updates to Forcepoint solutions at an impressive rate of up to 3.2 updates every second. This powerful filtering system effectively blocks web-based threats, thereby minimizing malware infections, lowering help desk requests, and alleviating the burden on essential IT personnel. Designed for simplicity, Forcepoint URL Filtering serves as a transparent filter and security tool that eliminates the intricacies commonly associated with proxy gateways. It boasts a comprehensive array of more than 120 security and web filtering categories, alongside numerous controls for web applications and protocols, and offers over 60 customizable reports with role-based access. Moreover, it harnesses advanced techniques, including over 10,000 analytics and machine learning capabilities, all supported by real-time global threat intelligence through Forcepoint Web Security, enabling organizations to swiftly identify and respond to emerging threats. This proactive approach ensures that businesses are well-equipped to counteract the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Forcepoint WebShield ensures secure HTTP traffic across the organization while granting access to web resources on less sensitive networks. This Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) data guard offers secure web browsing capabilities, facilitating the transfer of information from high-security networks to lower-level ones. It effectively supports a wide range of users engaged in cross-domain data transfers, serving as a reliable method for comprehensive information exploration and retrieval. By providing seamless network protection, WebShield empowers users to execute their tasks with enhanced security. Additionally, it enforces security policies that restrict access to certain server types and file formats when users operate within lower-level networks. All interactions, including requests and responses, undergo stringent security protocols such as dirty word scans, virus detection, and checks for malicious content. Recognized as a compliant cross-domain transfer solution, Forcepoint WebShield is endorsed by the Unified Cross Domain Services Management Office (UCDSMO) as part of its Cross Domain Baseline, ensuring it meets rigorous security standards. Moreover, its robust framework enhances the overall security posture of the enterprise while facilitating smooth data operations across domains.