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The following descriptions are in a random order.
Cloud-Native / DNS-Based Filtering & SWG
- Cisco Umbrella – Comprehensive DNS-layer filtering, SWG, CASB, DLP, firewall, and ZTNA, backed by Cisco Talos threat intelligence and high uptime Expert Insights+1PeerSpot.
- Cloudflare Gateway / Cloudflare One – Fast, low-latency DNS + HTTP(S) filtering with global infrastructure, integrated DLP, browser isolation, and SSE/SASE support kitecyber.comExpert Insights+1.
- Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) – Full cloud-delivered SWG with AI-driven threat protection, SSL inspection, sandboxing, and CASB/DLP integration Red Stag LabsGeekflare.
- Netskope Next-Gen SWG – Cloud-native SWG with integrated CASB, shadow IT discovery, and strong suitability for hybrid workforces kitecyber.com.
- Forcepoint ONE Web Security (SWG) – Cloud SWG with integrated DLP, Remote Browser Isolation, Shadow IT detection, and granular policy control staging-blog.expertinsights.com.
- Skyhigh Security Secure Web Gateway – Enterprise-grade cloud SWG with zero-day threat protection, URL filtering, and robust enterprise features TechRadar.
- Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud SWG – Cloud SWG with advanced threat prevention, enterprise DLP, CASB, and remote browser isolation Zenarmor.
DNS-Only Filtering Tools
- DNSFilter – ML-powered DNS content and threat filtering, easy deployment, real-time policy control, agentless or agent-based modes Red Stag Labsstaging-blog.expertinsights.comTechRadar.
- WebTitan (TitanHQ) – Offers both cloud and on-premises DNS filtering. Known for granular URL/path-level blocking and scalable deployments Red Stag LabsPeerSpot.
On-Prem / Appliance Options
- Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway – Appliance or cloud SWG with malware blocking, policy-based URL control, and advanced threat protection PeerSpot.
- Barracuda Web Security Gateway – Flexible deployment (cloud, hardware, or virtual) with strong malware/phishing protection, SSL inspection, and straightforward management Cyber Security NewsRed Stag Labs.
- Fortinet FortiProxy Web Gateway – Appliance-based SWG with antivirus, DLP, DNS filtering, SSL inspection, and deep integration with Fortinet Security Fabric Network Management Reviews.
Emerging / Endpoint-Based Innovation
- dope.security (Fly Direct SWG) – New SWG approach deployed directly at endpoints. Zero-trust, endpoint-native, and optimized for platforms like Office 365 and Google Workspace Wikipedia.
Summary Table
Use Case / Deployment ModelRecommended SolutionsCloud-first, low-latency, scalableCisco Umbrella, Cloudflare Gateway, Zscaler ZIA, NetskopeEnterprise-grade SWG + CASB + DLPForcepoint ONE, Skyhigh/SWG, Palo Alto Prisma CloudLightweight ML-driven DNS filteringDNSFilter, WebTitanAppliance or hybrid deploymentsForcepoint SWG, Barracuda, Fortinet FortiProxyEndpoint-native SWGdope.security
Choosing the Right Tool
- Cloud-native SWG / SASE platforms (Cisco, Cloudflare, Zscaler, Netskope, Skyhigh, Palo Alto, Forcepoint) offer seamless scalability, global coverage, and unified security stacks ideal for hybrid and distributed environments.
- DNS-only solutions like DNSFilter and WebTitan are cost-effective, fast to deploy, and especially suited for basic filtering needs with minimal infrastructure impact.
- On-prem appliances provide granular control and local policy enforcement—ideal where cloud usage is restricted or for environments with strict internal compliance needs.
- Endpoint-native SWG (dope.security) represent an innovative alternative by embedding the gateway functionality directly into endpoints.