SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway
SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway for controlling web access and protecting web applications in reverse proxy mode.
What SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is
SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway for controlling web access and protecting web applications in reverse proxy mode. It categorizes websites, identifies applications and applies policies to manage user access. For encrypted HTTPS traffic, it can inspect connections using an enterprise root certificate or its own self-signed certificate. Malware scanning options include a built-in scanner, ClamAV and integrations with ICAP services or other third-party detection systems. Its data-loss prevention features can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and restrict uploads to limit sensitive data leaving a network. SafeSquid supports directory services such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on and Linux-PAM authentication. It can integrate with DNSBL services and send logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems. Deployment options include standard server hardware, a virtual appliance or a private cloud; multiple proxy nodes can form load-balanced or failover clusters. Configuration backup provides version history for up to 365 days. The product supports Linux and Windows and is available as a paid annual subscription, with pricing on request. The subscription stops working if it is not renewed.
Good
- Applies policies to websites and applications.
- Inspects encrypted HTTPS traffic.
- Supports multiple malware-scanning options.
- Can restrict uploads based on configured keywords.
- Proxy nodes can run in failover clusters.
Watch out
- Pricing is not shown.
- Annual subscription stops working if not renewed.
- HTTPS inspection requires a root or self-signed certificate.
Who it suits
SafeSquid may suit organizations that need web-access policies, HTTPS inspection and malware or upload controls. It supports Linux and Windows deployments, including virtual appliances and private cloud environments.
Verdict
SafeSquid combines web filtering, proxy functions, access controls and deployment options for Linux and Windows environments. Buyers should factor in its annual renewal requirement and request pricing before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SafeSquid SWG subscription | Priced on request | Subscription stops working if not renewed · Annual subscription; price not shown |
The facts
Each one read from SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backup and recovery
- Cloud-backed configuration backup provides version history for up to 365 days, and the vendor describes an integrated recovery mechanism for replacement installations.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Clustering
- Multiple proxy nodes can be linked in load-balanced or failover clusters.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Data loss prevention
- Its DLP features can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and apply upload restrictions to limit sensitive data leaving the network.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Deployment
- SafeSquid can run on standard server hardware, as a virtual appliance, or in private cloud environments; its Appliance Builder installs a customized Ubuntu Linux system.checked 30 Sep 2001
- HTTPS inspection
- It can inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic using an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Identity integrations
- It supports LDAP directory services such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on, and Linux-PAM authentication modules.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Malware scanning
- It supports a built-in scanner, ClamAV, and integrations with ICAP services and other third-party malware detection systems.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Purchase and renewal
- The FAQ says subscriptions can be paid online via PayPal or by wire or bank transfer, and the product stops working if an annual subscription is not renewed.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Purpose
- SafeSquid is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway designed to protect web access and, in reverse proxy mode, web applications.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Security integrations
- It can integrate with DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Support
- SafeSquid provides a knowledge base, community, and ticket submission through its support portal.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Supported operating systems
- The vendor says SafeSquid supports Linux and Microsoft Windows.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Web controls
- It provides web categorization, application identification, and policy controls for managing users’ access to websites and applications.checked 30 Sep 2001
The company
- Founded
- 2004checked 28 Sep 2001
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