Re: Secure Web Gateways

[Yonesy Nunez <Yonesy.Nunez () NEWSCHOOL EDU>]

Hello Matt,

We narrowed it down to two vendors (Palo Alto and Websense).  We are currently doing a POC with the Websense V10000 Web 
Security Gateway and, so far, it has been performing as expected (we are doing monitoring and will be turning on 
filtering/blocking via transparent proxy and span port settings and protection some time tomorrow).  From the list of 
requirements you have, it seems that the virtualization aspect is the only one that's not covered (they do use Xen for 
their NAC, Proxy, and Filtering engines on the appliance).  Contact me off-list if you'd like to discuss further.

Best regards,

Yonesy


> > > Matthew Giannetto <MGiannetto () MC3 EDU> 10/13/09 4:38 PM >>>
Folks,

We're potentially in the market for a new secure web content filter to replace our Trend Micro IWSVA virtual appliance. 
 Has anyone shopped in this market recently?  Anyone using a product they highly recommend?

Beyond the basic filtering and anti-malware features, we're looking for something with a intuitive interface, solid 
reporting, and the ability to bypass scanning/filtering per user or IP, as needed for troubleshooting.  Bi-directional 
malware filtering, DLP, SSL decryption, and application controls are all pluses, as is the ability to run in a VM.  (I 
know, we want it all...)  We have one 100Mbs link we're looking to protect.

If anyone has any recommendations, we'd greatly appreciate the input.

Thanks,

Matt Giannetto
Manager of IT Security
Montgomery County Community College
mgiannetto () mc3 edu | (215) 619-7442


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