Symantec Web Security Service
Cloud access security broker (CASB) software
Secure web gateways
Browser isolation software
Web security software
Business security software
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What is Symantec Web Security Service
Symantec Web Security Service (WSS) is a cloud-delivered secure web gateway that routes user web traffic through Symantec policy controls to reduce exposure to web-based threats and enforce acceptable-use requirements. It is used by enterprises to protect roaming users and branch offices without deploying on-premises web proxy infrastructure. The service typically integrates with Symantec endpoint and web security policy tooling and supports traffic steering via agents or network forwarding. The Symantec-branded offering is part of Broadcom’s enterprise security portfolio following Broadcom’s acquisition of Symantec’s enterprise business.
Cloud-based web traffic enforcement
Provides centralized web access controls and threat protection without requiring customers to run proxy appliances in each location. Supports common deployment patterns for remote users and branch offices by forwarding traffic to the cloud service. This model can simplify policy consistency across distributed environments compared with site-by-site gateways.
Enterprise policy and reporting
Includes administrative policy management for URL/content controls and security inspection use cases typical of secure web gateways. Centralized logging and reporting help security teams investigate web activity and policy violations across users and locations. This aligns with enterprise governance needs where auditability and consistent enforcement are required.
Broadcom enterprise security portfolio
Operates within Broadcom’s Symantec enterprise security business, which can matter for organizations standardizing on a single vendor for multiple security controls. Procurement, support, and account management can be consolidated when other Broadcom/Symantec security products are already in use. This can reduce vendor sprawl for some enterprises.
Not a full SSE platform
The product’s core is secure web gateway functionality; organizations seeking a single, tightly integrated stack for SWG plus advanced CASB and zero-trust network access may need additional components. In practice, buyers often evaluate broader security service edge suites for unified policy and user experience across web, SaaS, and private app access. This can increase architecture complexity if multiple products are required.
Feature parity varies by use case
Capabilities such as browser isolation and advanced SaaS controls are not always delivered as a single native feature set in SWG-only services and may depend on add-ons or separate services. Buyers should validate which controls apply to managed/unmanaged devices, SSL inspection scenarios, and specific SaaS applications. Gaps here can affect coverage for modern web and SaaS usage patterns.
Migration and lifecycle considerations
Symantec’s enterprise security products have undergone ownership and portfolio changes, which can affect product naming, packaging, and roadmaps over time. Organizations should confirm current service status, regional availability, and support terms directly with Broadcom. This is especially relevant for long-term standardization decisions and contract renewals.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Not publicly listed | Contact Broadcom/Symantec sales for quote | Broadcom (Symantec) does not publish public list pricing for Symantec Web Security Service / Cloud SWG on its official product or support pages; pricing is provided via pricebooks, SKUs and through sales/authorized partners (see notes/citations). |
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