Symantec Secure Web Gateway vs TitanHQ WebTitan comparison

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Broadcom and TitanHQ are both solutions in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category. Broadcom is ranked #27, while TitanHQ is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.0. Broadcom holds a 1.4% mindshare in WSG, compared to TitanHQ’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 57% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of TitanHQ users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

Symantec Secure Web Gateway and TitanHQ WebTitan are two products competing in the web security solutions category. Based on the comparison, Symantec leads in security features, while TitanHQ excels in deployment ease and customer support.

Features: Symantec Secure Web Gateway is known for its advanced threat protection, real-time web traffic analysis, and strong threat detection capabilities. TitanHQ WebTitan offers flexible filtering options, an intuitive management interface, and comprehensive reporting tools.

Room for Improvement: Symantec could improve its deployment complexity, user interface simplicity, and customer service accessibility. TitanHQ may enhance its threat detection capabilities, provide more advanced reporting features, and expand its integration options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: TitanHQ WebTitan offers a straightforward cloud-based deployment with minimal setup time and efficient support service. Symantec requires more extensive planning and resources for deployment, although it does offer comprehensive guidance from its service team.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec Secure Web Gateway has a higher initial setup cost, though this is justified by its extensive security features that aim for long-term ROI in threat management. TitanHQ WebTitan provides a more competitive pricing structure with quicker ROI due to lower initial costs and efficient filtering capabilities.

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iboss

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category, the mindshare of iboss is 3.4%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Secure Web Gateway is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TitanHQ WebTitan is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
iboss	3.4%
TitanHQ WebTitan	1.4%
Symantec Secure Web Gateway	1.4%
Other	93.8%

Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

Featured Reviews

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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Kedar-Kulkarni

Principal Consultant at CSaaS

Monitors traffic effectively but struggles with integration challenges

I find that the technical support is mediocre, at least for the Middle East. I frequently face challenges when contacting OpenStack through the distribution channel. It should be more straightforward. I notice that customers work with partners, not directly with Symantec, relying on local company integrators for support. Symantec becomes the level two or level three support, which requires navigating through a supply chain that is quite extensive.

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Pusa Alexandru-Catalin

Managing Partner at Cabinet Avocat Pusa Alexandru Catalin

Provides basic email protection features but needs improvement in learning capabilities

TitanHQ does a middle-of-the-road job like Bitdefender and SensorNet, and it has a learning feature, though it's not as advanced as previous technology. In the past, I used a far superior product with no false alarms and minimum spam. This tool learned quickly from my inbox, offering simple yet useful features, such as two links embedded in the email footer indicating whether the email was spam or not.

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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

"Granular setup, which was able to set different levels of filters using the OUs in the AD."

"Because of iboss, I did not have to assign web filtering tasks to my techs on a daily basis."

"iboss has significantly lowered the number of security incidents. It is crazy how much it blocks and how much it is aware of the outside danger."

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

"The console is cloud-based, which is something I really appreciate."

"Deploying iboss leads to good return on investment, estimated around 70% to 80%."

"The iboss system is highly reliable. The false positive rates are small compared to some other systems we've experienced through other partner agencies who use competing solutions."

"The solution has massively improved our security posture, giving us full visibility into what our staff does online."

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"It is a stable solution."

"As a proxy, there are many features available that benefit the customers, including caching, the security appliance, the cloud of service, and many other features."

"It offers an easy initial setup."

"The most valuable feature is the endpoint security."

"In terms of most valuable features, I like the ICAP capability and URL filtering the most."

"We've tried other endpoint security solutions but this tool seems to be the best when specifically comparing the endpoint security features."

"It is easy to manage. The graphical user interface is quite easy to navigate, and we don't have any difficulty in using it. It is a good solution."

"Typically, Symantec is more or less like any other platform that performs proxy functions."

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"This tool learned quickly from my inbox, offering simple yet useful features, such as two links embedded in the email footer indicating whether the email was spam or not."

"WebTitan’s Web filtering has helped improve the quality of service that we offer to customers, which is pretty important."

"It has been easy to understand and use the customization options provided by WebTitan."

"Their report tool is the most valuable. By using the URL-base filtering, their reports give me a clear view of who is accessing what as well as which computer may have a virus or malware."

"The web filtering is the most valuable feature. The OTG client was the determining factor."

"We can actually see that WebTitan has saved us a good number of times, occasions when we would have had some type of malware payload delivered, but we have seen that it was blocked."

"Using this solution has helped to boost productivity in the company."

"Among the valuable features of WebTitan are the ability to white-label it, which is important for us, the fact that it is fully a cloud platform... and the ability to integrate with Active Directory"

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Cons

"The dashboards for local use could be better."

"Its pricing could be better."

"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."

"Sometimes the agent stops working in iboss, and we have to reinstall the agent."

"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."

"To scale up, a new iboss Node Blade Chassis must be purchased."

"Their on-premise hardware's network interface is capped at one gigabit, which is sort of a problem. If you stand a filter up where all traffic flows through that, according to them, in order to go above a gigabit, you have to have multiple devices, which in today's IT seems a little bit silly. They could easily put in an SFP port into their device that could accommodate 10 gigs or at least offer a box."

"File integrity monitoring would be very advantageous as an additional feature."

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"The cost has risen and it is more expensive than it used to be."

"The Credential ID part where you need to register it: Sometimes, it does not register a device, for some reason."

"The problem with Complete Website Security is with the dot com transition and dealing with Symantec is becoming a problem right now."

"I find that the technical support is mediocre, at least for the Middle East. I frequently face challenges when contacting OpenStack through the distribution channel."

"Depending on the severity of the issue, I think they can be a bit slow - a few days for the low severity cases, but for the severe cases normally they contact you back in a couple of hours."

"But that it causes catastrophic issues is unacceptable."

"Difficult and time-consuming to deploy and update."

"There's a need for increased firewall functionality and capabilities. I'm not seeing a competitive Symantec cloud product. Specifically, functionalities with security as filtering from the cloud. I am aware that there is a product, a proxy in the cloud but I have compared it with other vendors and I don't find it that powerful. I think the worst thing that we're experiencing is very poor and inadequate technical support. It seems to me that tech support engineers aren't qualified to fulfill their job duties."

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"It works for us, and I have no real complaints about it. It is self-intuitive, but it could have intuitive help where you don't have to email somebody asking how you do something. They might already have it, but I've never used it."

"There were a few little glitches in the beginning when rolling out the client app that resides on laptops."

"The fact that all of our clients are pointed to the DNS proxy for DNS has caused us some problems."

"There are some small bugs in the real-time login environment. There is a real-time login and you can see which URLs are blocked or allowed for every user. They should make sure this is resolved in future releases."

"The Oauth1 protocol has a lot of issues with authentication and it made it very difficult to initially authenticate with the API."

"The documentation could always be better. That's true for any organization."

"One issue that they have just solved is that there's a new interface for paying bills. I had an issue when I tried to pay with our debit card last year, but with the new payment interface, they have solved that."

"The technology employed by TitanHQ doesn't learn enough and is still on the basic side."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

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

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

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

"Symantec Secure Web Gateway is less expensive than one of its competitors."

"Pricing and licensing is stunted and licensing is expensive. We have many customers who are now thinking about other solutions due to the cost."

"There is an additional charge for advanced security features."

"The pricing is good. It's a substantial cost, but they've held their prices over the years, which has been good."

"It's very aggressively priced, which is something that we definitely like."

"The cost could be lower, though it is not currently prohibitive for larger companies."

"The pricing of WebTitan is good. It's the right price. We paid more and more for Cisco Umbrella."

"For licensing, if I remember right, we told them how many users we have, and they told us the price, which we okayed. There were no add-ons. There might be a slight increase like everybody else, but there weren't any add-ons."

"It's very reasonably priced. We don't have to go for a monthly plan or anything like that. There are no extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fee."

"WebTitan helps reduce costs associated with web filtering. In the event that somebody was compromised due to browsing the Internet, there will be at least one device offline. The time and energy spent cleaning that thing up and getting it back online, as well as having that user set up with some sort of a solution so they can continue working, makes it well worth the money. If a single device has been compromised, my time and the potential of having to buy additional hardware is worth at least a couple thousand dollars. Worst case scenario, if our entire organization or the majority of our organization got compromised, then it could get into the 50,000-plus for recovery. It depends on if it is a massive ransomware attack where it has pretty much crippled our entire business."

"The licensing, although I can't remember the exact cost, was very affordable. I want to say it was maybe $40 per license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

21%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Transportation Company

Construction Company

14%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?

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What is your primary use case for iboss?

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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 Symantec Secure Web Gateway?

I believe that pricing is on par with peers. Symantec and other vendors offer discounts when cutting a deal with a cu...

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What needs improvement with Symantec Secure Web Gateway?

AI-driven security could be helpful, yet how effective it will be remains unclear. I plan to evaluate whatever new fe...

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What is your primary use case for Symantec Secure Web Gateway?

I find the product to be very straightforward. I just install it and forget it as it continuously monitors traffic. I...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TitanHQ WebTitan?

The pricing of TitanHQ is more or less similar to other tools. I would be willing to pay more for a better service.

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What needs improvement with TitanHQ WebTitan?

The technology employed by TitanHQ doesn't learn enough and is still on the basic side. I had previously used 'only m...

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What is your primary use case for TitanHQ WebTitan?

I mainly use TitanHQ for email protection, specifically for no false alarms and minimal spam.

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

Symantec Complete Website Security

WebTitan, WebTitan Web Filter

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.

iboss

Symantec Secure Web Gateway provides robust endpoint security, offering seamless management, website blocking, and advanced threat protection, with cloud hosting and SSL interception.

Symantec Secure Web Gateway is designed to enhance web security through its endpoint security integration, effective website blocking, and SSL interception capabilities. Supporting numerous platforms, it allows swift deployment and comprehensive reporting, making it a preferred choice for companies seeking reliable antivirus protection and controlled internet access. Despite facing challenges with technical assistance and firewall functionalities, it stands out with its efficient threat-handling processes and user-friendly management features. Administrators benefit from straightforward URL filtering and a consistently active web-based cloud proxy, ideal for reducing infrastructure management issues.

What are the key features of Symantec Secure Web Gateway?

User-friendly interfaces and easy management allow for intuitive operation and administration.
Strong endpoint security integrates seamlessly with antivirus features and content filtering.
Website blocking offers controlled access to ensure safe browsing environments.
SSL interception ensures data protection and secure communication channels.
ICAP capability supports enhanced integration with other security appliances.
URL filtering applies customizable policies for secure, role-based internet access.

What benefits or ROI can be expected from Symantec Secure Web Gateway?

Streamlined deployment and management reduce time and resource investments.
Cloud hosting decreases infrastructure costs and maintenance requirements.
Caching boosts performance with faster load times and reduced bandwidth usage.
Easy initial setup minimizes configuration efforts and operational disruptions.

In industries where web security integration is vital, Symantec Secure Web Gateway manages client traffic, ensures seamless access control, and filters URLs with ease. Its capabilities, similar to Blue Coat's proxy services, offer less infrastructure management, making it ideal for sectors needing constant data protection.

Broadcom

TitanHQ WebTitan combines web filtering, content control, and security enhancement with flexible deployment options to protect online environments efficiently.

TitanHQ WebTitan offers powerful web filtering capabilities tailored for organizations, supporting HTTPS traffic and integrating seamlessly with Active Directory. Remote management and no software installation streamline operations, while reporting tools enhance monitoring. The OTG client provides extra protection for remote users, and customizable content restrictions bolster security.

What features make TitanHQ WebTitan effective?

Easy Setup: Quick and straightforward deployment without extensive installation requirements.
Comprehensive Web Filtering: Categorization, scoring, keyword filtering, and HTTPS support ensure robust protection.
Active Directory Integration: Facilitates seamless user management across networks.
Remote Management: Allows administrators to manage settings from any location without being on-premises.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and management tasks for administrators.
OTG Client: Extends filtering capabilities and protection to offsite users.

What ROI should users evaluate?

Time Savings: Reduced setup and management efforts due to cloud-based and remote capabilities.
Increased Security: Enhanced content restrictions and category filtering safeguard against threats.
Scalability: Flexible deployment options for SaaS, on-premises, and mobile integrations support diverse infrastructure needs.
Compliance: Assists in meeting internet usage regulations and policies efficiently.

In diverse industries like finance, healthcare, and education, TitanHQ WebTitan is integral in securing internet usage. Its deployment as SaaS or on-premises optimizes web filtering and access control, allowing organizations to maintain compliance and protect sensitive data, ensuring safe browsing for employees and students alike.

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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.

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Clarks, Pepsi, Purple, Comcast, Virgin, McDonalds, Sprint, Adtran, Xirrus, Eir, ViaSat

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