Forcepoint Web Security Cloud Alternatives & Competitors

Trying to find an affordable and easy-to-use web filtering alternative to Forcepoint Web Security Cloud?

This article will compare CurrentWare’s internet monitoring and web filtering solutions to Forcepoint Web Security Cloud so you can choose the right fit for your organization.

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When To Use CurrentWare vs. Forcepoint

Let’s start off by saying that Forcepoint (formerly Websense) makes excellent internet security products if that’s what you’re looking for. CurrentWare’s BrowseControl includes category-based filtering to block access to known malicious websites while Forcepoint’s Web Security product includes added security features such as real-time malware detection.

But what if your internet security is already taken care of and you simply want to start blocking inappropriate websites and reducing distractions in the workplace? A dedicated web security package makes that process way more complex and expensive than it needs to be.

If you’re looking for a straightforward web filter that lets you start blocking inappropriate and distracting websites in just a few clicks, continue reading.

Use CurrentWare if	Use Forcepoint if
You need an easy-to-use solution for web filtering and internet monitoring You need a simple, standalone solution for URL filtering and monitoring employee internet use You need a light weight solution with minimal system requirements	You have a dedicated system administration (sysadmin) team to manage the solution You have the budget and user base of a mid-to-large sized organization You want to buy an entire group of products with advanced web security features (sandboxing, data forensics, malware detection, etc.)

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✅	Whitelist URLs & Domains	✅
✅	Blacklist URLs & Domains	✅
✅	Category Filtering	✅
✅	User-level Policies	✅
✅	Computer-level Blocking	✅
✅	Block Applications	✅
✅	Custom Warning Message	✅
✅	Scheduled Blocking	✅
✅	Internet Quota & Timer	✅
✅	Enforce Google SafeSearch	❌
✅	Port Filtering	✅
❌	Real-time Threat Intelligence	✅
✅	Filter HTTPS Websites	✅
✅*	SSL Decryption	✅

*In development

Employee Monitoring

✅	Email Reports & Alerts	✅
✅	Remote Screen Capture	✅
✅	Scheduled Monitoring	✅
✅	Productive vs. Unproductive Time	✅
✅	Track Application Usage	✅
✅	Export Data	✅
❌	Keystroke Logging	✅
✅	Monitor Remote Workers	✅
✅	Track & Compare Activity by IP Address	❌
✅	Custom Branding for Reports	✅
✅	Bandwidth Usage Tracking	✅
✅	Keyword Searched Monitoring	✅
✅	Idle Time Tracking	❌
✅	URL Category Tracking	✅
✅	Audit Logons	❌

Setup & Deployment

✅	On-Premises	Appliance Required
✅*	Cloud Platform	✅
✅	Local Client Install	❌
✅	Remote Client Install	✅
✅	Command-line Deployment	✅
✅	Active Directory Installation	✅
✅	Active Directory Sync	✅
✅	Compatible with Windows	✅
❌	Compatible with Linux	⚠️ Red Hat Enterprise Only
❌	Compatible with MacOS	✅
✅	Remote Workforce Management	⚠️ Add-on Feature
Processor: i3+ or equivalent Memory: 4 GB of available RAM Disk Space: 500MB of disk space	Minimum System Requirements**	Processor: 8 CPU cores (2.5 GHz) Memory: 16 GB available RAM Disk Space: 400 GB of disk space

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**CurrentWare system requirements

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