One basic web security product. Two deployment options.

Deployed on-premise or in the cloud. Your choice.

All Websense® web security solutions give you basic web security, including:

  • Protection against sites that host malware
  • Policy controls that help boost productivity
  • Hundreds of security updates 24/7

Our products also offer:

  • Single console setup
  • Easy upgrade to expand coverage
  • Flexible deployment as on-premise software, on-premise appliance, or in the cloud

Choose the deployment option that makes most sense for your organization.

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Web Security
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A Websense legacy product, Web Security helps protect companies from malicious and inappropriate content with updates at 5-minute intervals.

Note: Add the Websense Remote Filtering client to extend coverage to your mobile workers.

Companies who are looking for a starting place to protect web security, with the intention of later upgrading for more comprehensive protection.

Deployment:

Recommended: On-premise with the Websense V5000™ appliance with:

  • Enhanced malware defense: Constantly updated security categories block access to malware-infected websites
  • Lower cost of ownership: Web Security software comes preinstalled on the V5000 appliance, which is tightly integrated with the Websense V-Series™ operating system to simplify deployment and reduce support costs
  • Easy upgrade to future improvements: The V5000 appliance can be upgraded to Websense Web Security Gateway for real-time malware scanning, social networking security, and data loss prevention

Alternate: On-premise with Websense software installed on local servers

Cloud Web Security
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Offers basic web security without the expense of buying and maintaining local equipment.

Companies looking for basic web security at reduced operational costs.

Deployment:

  • Hosted in the cloud at Websense data centers

Web security feature comparison

Feature Web filter solution Web security solutions Web security gateway solutions
Web Filter Web Security Cloud Web Security Cloud Web Security Gateway Web Security Gateway Web Security Gateway Anywhere
Deployment platforms
V-Series™ appliances
Security-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Software
Websense Advanced Classification Engine (ACE)
Leading web filtering database
Leading web security database
Advanced application controls
Real-time security updates
Web reputation services
Antivirus++
Real-time security scanning
Real-time content classification
TruWeb DLP™ capability
Centralized policy & reporting
TRITON™ Console
Websense TruHybrid™ deployment
Secure remote user client