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What is Sangfor Athena SWG?

Sangfor Athena SWG is an advanced secure web gateway solution designed to meet the security challenges posed by the rise of cloud applications, hybrid workplaces, and mobile device usage. It provides organizations with deep visibility into encrypted internet traffic, detecting proxy avoidance and unauthorized bypass attempts that compromise traditional security perimeters. The platform offers comprehensive capabilities including gateway and client SSL/TLS decryption, intelligent traffic management, and fine-grained application control to enforce corporate internet policies and improve bandwidth utilization. Athena SWG integrates tightly with Sangfor Athena EPP for enhanced proxy avoidance protection, leveraging continuous updates from dedicated security research teams to identify and block emerging evasion techniques. Its centralized, network-wide management console simplifies policy enforcement, bandwidth allocation, and traffic monitoring across multiple sites, supporting secure device onboarding and 3G link backup for reliable connectivity. Athena SWG’s AI-driven threat intelligence enhances web filtering, detecting known and unknown web threats to protect users without degrading performance. The solution is scalable to support thousands of concurrent users with various hardware models tailored to organizational needs. Detailed reporting and user behavior analytics empower IT administrators to balance security and productivity while ensuring regulatory compliance. Trusted by customers in industries including government, healthcare, and education, Athena SWG strengthens network security and optimizes internet access. It offers a future-proof, scalable approach to securing user internet access behavior in an evolving digital landscape.

What is Forcepoint URL Filtering?

Forcepoint URL Filtering is recognized as the leading and consistently updated solution for web filtering found on the market today. Powered by ThreatSeeker Intelligence, it analyzes and processes approximately 5 billion incidents daily from more than 155 countries, providing threat analytics updates to Forcepoint solutions at a remarkable speed of up to 3.2 updates per second. This robust filtering system effectively prevents web-based threats, significantly reducing malware infections, decreasing help desk inquiries, and lightening the load on vital IT staff. Engineered for ease of use, Forcepoint URL Filtering functions as a seamless filter and security mechanism that removes the complexities typically associated with proxy gateways. It features an extensive selection of over 120 security and web filtering categories, numerous controls for web applications and protocols, and offers more than 60 customizable reports with access based on user roles. In addition, it employs sophisticated techniques, including over 10,000 analytical and machine learning functions, all backed by real-time global threat intelligence through Forcepoint Web Security, which empowers organizations to quickly detect and address new threats. This proactive strategy not only safeguards businesses but also enhances their ability to navigate the continuously shifting landscape of cyber threats, ensuring they remain resilient against future challenges.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Active Directory
Adobe Acrobat
Facebook
Forcepoint ONE
Gmail
Google Cloud Platform
Google Digital Risk Protection
LINE
VMware ESXi
WeChat
Workplace from Meta
X (Twitter)
YouTube

Integrations Supported

Active Directory
Adobe Acrobat
Facebook
Forcepoint ONE
Gmail
Google Cloud Platform
Google Digital Risk Protection
LINE
VMware ESXi
WeChat
Workplace from Meta
X (Twitter)
YouTube

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Sangfor Technologies

Date Founded

2000

Company Location

China

Company Website

www.sangfor.com/cybersecurity/sangfor-athena-foundation/secure-web-gateway-swg

Company Facts

Organization Name

Forcepoint

Date Founded

1994

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.forcepoint.com/product/url-filtering

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Web Content Filtering

Antivirus
Automated Blacklist
Browser-based Management Portal
Category / Keyword Filters
LDAP Integration
Multi-Language Filtering
Reporting / Analytics
Roles / Permissions
SSL Inspection
Time-based Controls
VPN Blocking
White Label
Whitelisting

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