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Symantec Proxy Reviews

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3.7 out of 5

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Symantec Proxy mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Symantec Proxy in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category stands at 2.2%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Symantec Proxy2.2%
Cisco Umbrella16.7%
Zscaler Internet Access14.5%
Other66.6%
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

PeerResearch reports based on Symantec Proxy reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategorySecure Web Gateways (SWG)Aug 29, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonSymantec Proxy vs Cisco UmbrellaAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonSymantec Proxy vs Fortinet FortiGate SWGAug 29, 2025Download
ComparisonSymantec Proxy vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto NetworksAug 29, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Cisco Umbrella4.416.7%97%121 interviewsAdd to research
Zscaler Internet Access4.214.5%98%57 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise36
Large Enterprise129
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
Retailer
7%
Educational Organization
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
Insurance Company
5%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Legal Firm
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
University
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Pharma/Biotech Company
2%
Marketing Services Firm
2%
Non Profit
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Media Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Security Firm
1%

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Symantec Proxy Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Network Security Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees3.5I find Symantec Proxy valuable for its content inspection, caching, and security features, although support services need improvement. It's ideal for supercritical businesses, but costly for smaller firms. We deployed it in Azure with limited need to consider alternatives.
Head of IT, Infrastructure, DevOps & Cyber Unit at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees4.5I use Symantec Proxy to access external networks securely, as my endpoints lack direct internet access. The GUI is effective, integration with FireGlass enhances compatibility, and improvements could be made with AI. Previously, I used Forcepoint Proxy but switched due to compatibility and integration challenges.
L3 Engineer at Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi4.0I use Symantec Proxy for web and cloud security. Its reputation and categorization features are valuable, with room for improvement in reporting and user log access. Despite some admin overhead, network security has improved and scalability is excellent.
Security Consultant at DXC Technology4.5I use Symantec Proxy for malware and content filtering, and its CPL code enables advanced actions. However, it needs a new WebSocket data category, improvement in internet stream categorization, and enhanced reporting features. The database categorization is highly accurate.
Software Engineer at Rich Products4.0I have used Symantec Proxy for both user-based and enterprise levels, appreciating its confidence in URL classification and manipulation. While improvements are needed in policy management, it remains a top choice for a stable proxy solution.
IT Security Analyst at Banco de Fomento Angola4.5In my experience with Symantec Proxy, the developer's assistance is valuable for seamless integration. However, issues with file processing and network stability need improvement. I previously used Fortinet and believe NetTempo may offer better file compression.
Senior Architect at Migdal Insurance4.5I'm an architect, and we use Symantec Proxy for secure web surfing and threat prevention. It's robust with strong proxy and certificate capabilities. I am hoping for improvements in its cloud features in future releases.
Security Pre-sales Engineer at Ingram Micro4.0I find the Global Intelligence Network to be the best feature of Symantec Proxy for its web filtering and risk management capabilities. However, the product's complexity is excessive, especially after moving from Java, which makes it challenging to use.