SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway for controlling web access and protecting web applications in reverse proxy mode. Its web categorization, application identification, and policies let administrators manage access to websites and applications. It can inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic using an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate. Malware scanning options include a built-in scanner, ClamAV, and integrations with ICAP services or other third-party detection systems. Data loss prevention can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and apply restrictions to limit sensitive information leaving a network. SafeSquid supports LDAP directories such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on, and Linux-PAM authentication. It can integrate with DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems. It runs on Linux and Windows and can be installed on standard server hardware, as a virtual appliance, or in a private cloud. Multiple proxy nodes can be linked in load-balanced or failover clusters. Configuration backup provides version history for up to 365 days. The annual subscription price is not shown.
Who it is for
SafeSquid suits organizations that need web access controls, HTTPS inspection, malware scanning, or upload restrictions. It supports deployments on server hardware, virtual appliances, and private clouds.
What is good
- Supports HTTPS inspection and web filtering.
- Offers built-in, ClamAV, and ICAP malware scanning.
- Can form load-balanced or failover clusters.
- Configuration backup keeps version history for up to 365 days.
- Supports Linux and Windows.
What to know first
- Annual subscription price is not shown.
- The subscription stops working if not renewed.
- HTTPS inspection uses an enterprise root or self-signed certificate.
Verdict
SafeSquid brings web controls, scanning, and upload restrictions together with several deployment options. Buyers should account for its annual subscription renewal requirement and request pricing.
Get started with SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway
- Visit the SafeSquid website.
- Choose a deployment route: standard server hardware, virtual appliance, or private cloud.
- Review Linux and Windows support and the Appliance Builder option.
- Request subscription pricing from SafeSquid.
- Arrange an annual subscription; payment options listed in the FAQ include PayPal, wire, or bank transfer.
Limits to know first
The subscription is annual and stops working if it is not renewed. Pricing is available by request.
Questions about SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway
How is SafeSquid priced?
It is offered as an annual subscription, with pricing available on request.
What happens if the subscription is not renewed?
The product stops working if an annual subscription is not renewed.
Which operating systems does it support?
The vendor says SafeSquid supports Linux and Microsoft Windows.
How can a subscription be paid for?
The FAQ lists online payment via PayPal or payment by wire or bank transfer.
What deployment options are available?
SafeSquid can run on standard server hardware, as a virtual appliance, or in private cloud environments.
SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway plans and pricing
All plansCompared on forward proxy software
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Proxy protocols
- http/https
- SSL inspection
- Yes
- Web filtering
- Yes
- User authentication
- Yes
