Sangfor Internet Access Gateway (IAG)
Secure web gateways
Web security software
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What is Sangfor Internet Access Gateway (IAG)
Sangfor Internet Access Gateway (IAG) is a secure web gateway and internet access management product used to control, monitor, and protect employee web usage on corporate networks. It is typically deployed by IT and security teams in mid-sized to large organizations to enforce acceptable-use policies, apply URL/content filtering, and generate user and traffic reports. The product is commonly delivered as an on-premises appliance or virtual appliance and is often positioned alongside Sangfor’s broader network security portfolio.
Granular web access controls
IAG provides policy-based controls for web usage, including URL/category filtering and application-aware access rules. It supports user- and group-based policies to align controls with organizational roles. This helps organizations enforce acceptable-use requirements and reduce exposure to risky browsing behavior.
User activity visibility and reporting
The product includes monitoring and reporting features for internet usage, user behavior, and traffic patterns. These reports can support internal audits, investigations, and policy tuning. For organizations that need operational oversight of employee internet access, the reporting focus is a practical differentiator versus platforms centered primarily on cloud-delivered security.
On-prem and virtual deployment
IAG is commonly deployed on-premises as an appliance or as a virtual appliance, which can fit environments with local egress points and data residency constraints. This model can simplify integration with existing network segmentation and identity sources in traditional enterprise networks. It also supports sites that prefer local enforcement rather than routing traffic to a cloud security service.
Less cloud-native SSE orientation
Compared with cloud-delivered security service edge approaches in the same space, IAG’s typical deployment model is more appliance-centric. Organizations pursuing a unified cloud policy plane for remote users and branch egress may need additional components or architecture work. This can increase operational complexity for distributed workforces.
SSL inspection operational overhead
To enforce modern web controls effectively, deployments often rely on TLS/SSL inspection, which requires certificate distribution and careful exception handling. This can introduce administrative overhead and user-impact risk if not tuned properly. Some applications may break or require bypass rules, reducing inspection coverage.
Ecosystem and integrations vary
Integration depth with third-party identity providers, endpoint agents, and security analytics tools can vary by version and deployment model. Buyers may need to validate API availability, log export formats, and SIEM/SOAR compatibility for their environment. This can affect time-to-value when standardizing across heterogeneous security stacks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware (Appliance models: IAG M5500-SK, IAG55/IAG58 SKs, M6000/M9000/M10000 etc.) | Contact Sangfor — pricing not published on vendor site | Appliance SKUs with specified application-layer throughput and recommended concurrent users (see model table in datasheet). Hardware purchase is listed in ordering guide as mandatory. |
| Essential Bundle (IAG Essential Bundle) | Contact Sangfor — pricing not published on vendor site | Core IAG software modules (application control, URL filtering, SSL decryption, bandwidth management, reporting). Ordering guide indicates Essential Bundle is mandatory. |
| Premium Bundle (IAG Premium Bundle) | Contact Sangfor — pricing not published on vendor site | Premium = Essential Bundle + Engine Zero (anti-malware) + Neural-X (threat intelligence). |
| Engine Zero license (AI anti-malware) | Contact Sangfor — pricing not published on vendor site | Example in datasheet: Engine Zero license described with a 1-year term. |
| Neural‑X license (Threat Intelligence) | Contact Sangfor — pricing not published on vendor site | Example in datasheet: Neural‑X license described with a 1-year term. |
| NAC with Ingress Client License, DLP Essential / DLP Premium, other optional modules | Contact Sangfor — pricing not published on vendor site | Additional software modules and feature licenses listed in ordering guide (DLP, NAC, IPSec VPN clients, etc.). |
| Care Services (IAG Care Services / Technical Support & Hardware Service) | Contact Sangfor — pricing not published on vendor site | IAG Care (software & technical support, RTF, SDS, NBD, 24x7x4 premium hardware service) offered in 1-, 2- and 3-year options; Care Services are referenced as mandatory in ordering guide for supported configurations. |
Notes: All price fields above are marked "Contact Sangfor" because Sangfor's official product pages and datasheets list appliance models, bundles, and licensing options but do NOT publish public list prices or per-user/month fees. Pricing and procurement are handled via Sangfor sales/partners according to the vendor ordering guide and product datasheets.
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