Check Point Web Gateway vs NetScaler Secure Web Gateway [EOL] comparison

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Check Point Software Technologies and Citrix are both solutions in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Citrix users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Check Point Web Gateway and NetScaler Secure Web Gateway [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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iboss

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Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

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KlavsThaarup

Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense

Has improved threat visibility and centralized management but needs wider feature support

We have not worked much with granular control over web usage policies, so I cannot provide detailed feedback. We have not worked with the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense approach in threat prevention. Their product coverage is not as extensive as some competitors. They have fewer products and features compared to competitors. Support for operational technology (OT) is not as comprehensive in Check Point Web Gateway as it is in competing products.

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it_user1330167

Manager at a government with 501-1,000 employees

Enables our users to have access to our custom-built applications but it should be easier to manage

We haven't had any problems with scalability for the use cases we've got. There are around twenty users of this solution in my company. We don't have plans to increase usage. Now that everybody is working from home, everyone has their own laptop so coming through remotely is easy. All we have to do it set up the remote environment which is why we set up terminal servers. Everyone seems to work pretty well. We also use a terminal server which is less easy to manage.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The students were always protected, and the content filtering worked very well, seeming to work better than other products we had tried previously."

"iboss is among the few products providing inline filtering where no application is needed on the device. It operates on the network side and is not device-based. This feature was one of the main reasons why we stayed with them for so long."

"This product is solid, fairly easy to use, and reliable."

"We chose iboss for both zero trust and proxy (SWG) because their SWG was superior."

"Valuable features: Within the filter: Controls (Web categories, applications, and Allow/Block list) and Network (local Subnets). Within the reporter: Logs (Event Log) and Reports."

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent. That's something that really helped us out. It's not just a simple proxy that just blocks the insights of potential threats that come on behind it. They do malware detection and that helps us a lot."

"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"

"From a corporate perspective, I understand that it's important to keep the company data safe."

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"We are satisfied with the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense approach in Check Point Web Gateway."

"The interface is simply amazing."

"The stability of the tool is very good."

"It has an excellent threat prevention mechanism."

"This solution gives us protection mainly for users and applications."

"It filters the URLs by reputation, denying access to those proven to be harmful and inspecting those which haven't been flagged yet to detect threats before the user can enter it."

"The Check Point solution has given us many benefits and among those is being able to prevent data loss through browsers."

"This product has improved our organization by serving as a connection point with our partners, providing top-notch security and giving us the confidence that we have a secure connection when dealing with our partners."

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"From my point of view, this solution is stable and we haven't had any real issues."

"Our primary use case is for when our employees are working remotely, this gives them access to our custom-built application."

"It is absolutely stable."

"As the solution is now, we are able to satisfy all of our requirements."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is dual authentication, which is good from a security perspective."

Cons

"Fold that in with the risk intelligence they're getting from all of the different subscriptions they are a part of. Now, these security companies subscribe to things like emerging threats, databases, etc. You can fold all this intelligence to decide what's happening on an endpoint. I would love to see them start moving into that space. That would compete directly with Microsoft. Maybe that's why they haven't. Having that ability native within the solution would be great. The other area in which I would love to see improvement is more detailed descriptions of why they block websites."

"I have heard they are doing DDoS filtering, but I am not certain if they are implementing it correctly."

"I appreciate that iboss's single pane of glass console gives centralized visibility into web traffic, user activity, security policies, and alerts from one dashboard, allowing us to quickly investigate incidents and monitor policy violations without switching between multiple tools, improving operational efficiency; however, the dashboard customization and reporting could be more flexible."

"The reporting feature needs improvement. It doesn't give you the expected results. It is quite difficult to get the specific reports needed, and it is not as intuitive as the rest of the platform."

"The dashboards for local use could be better."

"One thing I would like to see differently with their Zero Trust platform is that some of the AI aspects related to high-risk activities have more false positives."

"Our biggest problem with their service was it did not recognize the device and filtering did not always work correctly."

"Sometimes, obviously, there are bugs."

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"The solution should improve integration."

"I would like to see improvement in the tool's availability."

"This program is very, very expensive."

"Check Point Web Gateway could add an end point access function."

"The support must be faster."

"I would like to be able to see an integration with centralized management services."

"Deployment issues on Linux have been noted, especially with agents on endpoints."

"Their product coverage is not as extensive as some competitors. They have fewer products and features compared to competitors."

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"The pricing of this solution can really be improved."

"It would be helpful if this solution would collect information about people who are connecting from external devices so that we can rate their user experience in using the virtual desktops."

"The price of this solution is a little bit high and can be improved."

"In terms of improvement, it should be easier to manage. We have a small team and don't have much expertise, we need things that are easy to manage."

"I would like to see more monitoring, and there could always be deeper information to find out where issues are."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"The product is not cheap. It is expensive."

"It is expensive. Licensing is on a yearly basis. You need to do the support subscription."

"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product is neither too expensive nor too cheap, so it comes at a good price point for my company."

"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool's price as a seven out of ten."

"Our customers pay a licensing fee annually or once in three or five years, per their requirements."

"The price is very high."

"This program is very, very expensive."

"The price is on the higher side, even when compared to Azure Firewall Premium."

"The pricing of this solution can really be improved."

"Our annual fees are approximately $80,000 USD."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Outsourcing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	10

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	9

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?

I think iboss could be improved by making reporting and dashboard customization more flexible, and simplifying troubl...

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What is your primary use case for iboss?

I use iboss as a cloud-based secure web gateway to provide secure internet access, web filtering, and protect remote ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?

My experience with iboss's pricing structure, setup cost, and licensing model has been positive, straightforward, and...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Web Gateway?

It will be the same pricing as other solutions. Fortinet is the cheaper product, while Palo Alto and Check Point Web ...

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What needs improvement with Check Point Web Gateway?

As of now, I did not notice any significant areas for improvement. The interface of Check Point Web Gateway is far be...

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What is your primary use case for Check Point Web Gateway?

My main use case for Check Point Web Gateway was web filtering and application control. When I want to block social m...

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Overview

Iboss offers a comprehensive cloud-based security platform valued for its scalability and autonomous features, ensuring robust security with easy deployment and management capabilities.

Renowned for its robust security architecture, Iboss integrates seamlessly within diverse networks, delivering efficient granular filtering and advanced content categorization. Its single pane of glass console provides ease of management, allowing rapid scalability suitable for rapidly deploying environments. Operates in BYOD setups due to inline filtering without device installation. Integration with cloud-based applications enhances user control, and features like SASE, SSL inspection, and ChatGPT risk protection stand as highlights. Despite its strengths, users have pointed out areas for enhancement like direct navigation in reports, SSL decryption, and better cloud integration while having room to improve data loss prevention.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

Scalability: Supports rapid deployment across diverse networks.
SASE: A consolidated approach to secure access.
SSL Inspection: Ensures safe data transmission.
Granular Filtering: Detailed control over accessible content.
Single Pane Management: Unifies control through a centralized console.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with robust features.
Autonomous Operation: Reduces management overhead.
Responsive Support: Provides assistance when needed.
Flexible Deployment: Available for both cloud and on-premises environments.

The usage of Iboss spans educational institutions, specifically K-12, to enforce internet policies, protect data, and support remote work environments. It provides web filtering and security frameworks to ensure safe browsing. Its platform-as-a-service model offers flexibility for both cloud-based and on-premises requirements, integrating seamlessly to deliver enhanced security features suitable for various deployment needs including zero trust, CASB, and network security for work-from-home setups.

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Check Point Web Gateway is designed for network security with a focus on protecting against threats like malware and phishing. It offers cloud deployment, URL filtering, malware protection, and real-time threat intelligence.

Check Point Web Gateway ensures stable performance through a cloud-based infrastructure and offers a range of capabilities such as URL filtering, application control, and malware protection. It supports granular policies and real-time threat intelligence, playing a crucial role in enhancing web traffic filtering and compliance enforcement. The gateway provides intuitive security management features, including antivirus, DLP, encryption detection, and behavioral analysis. While it supports role-based access control and prevents access to malicious websites, there is room for improvement in response times and documentation. Users find challenges in interface appeal, deployment complexities, and authentication policy management. Cost and scalability concerns exist, with a need for enhanced mobile integration and endpoint accessibility.

What are the key features of Check Point Web Gateway?

User-friendly interface: Offers intuitive navigation and configuration.
Stable performance: Reliable operation with robust infrastructure.
Cloud deployment: Facilitates easy access and management.
URL filtering: Blocks unauthorized or harmful websites.
Application control: Manages and restricts application access.
Malware protection: Detects and prevents malicious software.
Intrusion prevention system (IPS): Alerts and defends against online threats.

What benefits can users find in reviews?

Granular policies: Tailored security measures for diverse needs.
Efficient monitoring: Real-time visibility into network activity.
Real-time threat intelligence: Updated protection against new threats.
Data loss prevention (DLP): Safeguards against unauthorized data exposure.
Role-based access control: Ensures appropriate user permissions and security.

In industries such as banking and e-commerce, Check Point Web Gateway is used widely for securing network infrastructures against data breaches and ensuring compliance. Its multi-layer architecture supports seamless integration with site-to-site VPNs and user access management, enhancing overall security.

Check Point Software Technologies

With SSL decryption, NetScaler Secure Web Gateway helps you cost-effectively eliminate blind spots in your environment and strengthen your security posture.

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.

Morton Salt, Medical Advocacy and Outreach, BH Telecom, Lightbeam Health Solutions, X by Orange, Cadence, Nihondentsu, Datastream Connexion, Good Sam, Omnyway, FIASA, Pacific Life, Banco del Pacifico, Control Southern, Xero, Centrify, Tradair, Laterlite, Phoenix International, Unisinos, Wilkin Chapman, Connexus Energy, Mutua Universal, Smart & Final, Central New Mexico Community Colleg, Grupo Financiero Multiva

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