Secure web gateways (SWG) support a wide variety of functions, most importantly filtering threatening malware from user-initiated Internet traffic and enforcing corporate Internet policy.  Traditionally, secure web gateways have been hardware systems, but cloud delivery models are on the rise, resulting in many different options for your company's security.

This report from Gartner evaluates the strengths and cautions of several SWG vendors, as well as provides descriptions of all evaluation criteria. Read the full report to compare the pros and cons of vendors such as Cisco, Sophos, McAfee, and Zscaler.