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Head-to-head · Secure Web Gateway Software

Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway vs Forcepoint Web Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway #2 in Secure Web Gateway Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Contact Check Point
Forcepoint Web Security #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Forcepoint

Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway leads on 0 checks, Forcepoint Web Security on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCheck Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway · 9.3/10

Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway scores higher on our rubric for secure web gateway software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

On policy controls, Forcepoint Web Security gives you All three where Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway offers Url filtering.

Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise hybrid workforces. Forcepoint Web Security is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments.

  • Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise hybrid workforces

  • Forcepoint Web Security fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments

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Side by side

Feature Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Forcepoint Web Security 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #2 in Secure Web Gateway Software #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise hybrid workforces Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway 3/4 · Forcepoint Web Security 3/4
TLS inspection ✓ ✓
Malware scanning ✓ ✓
Data loss controls ✓ ✓
Managed service Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Hybrid
Policy controls Url filtering All three
Our review
Pros
  • Enforces web policies in the cloud and on devices
  • Inspects SSL/TLS traffic locally and scans files for malware
  • Blocks phishing, ransomware, malicious downloads and zero-day web attacks
  • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
  • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
  • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The listed support channels do not include 24/7 support
  • Protection is centered on web traffic rather than a broad security suite
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic
Our verdict

Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway is part of Check Point SASE, pairing a cloud security service with an endpoint SASE agent. It is designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations that need web threat protection for users both on…

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Forcepoint Web Security is a secure web gateway for organizations that need to control web access while reducing exposure to online threats and data loss. Its fit is strongest for mid-market and enterprise teams managing users across cloud…

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  1. Check Point Hybrid Secure Web GatewaySecure Web Gateway Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Forcepoint Web SecuritySecure Web Gateway Software 9.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway — where it wins

    • Enforces web policies in the cloud and on devices
    • Inspects SSL/TLS traffic locally and scans files for malware
    • Blocks phishing, ransomware, malicious downloads and zero-day web attacks

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • The listed support channels do not include 24/7 support
    • Protection is centered on web traffic rather than a broad security suite

  • Forcepoint Web Security — where it wins

    • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
    • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
    • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
    • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic
  • Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A hybrid secure web gateway for organizations protecting users on and off the corporate network.

    Contact Check PointFull verdict →
  • Forcepoint Web Security9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Hybrid web security combines threat inspection, access policies and inline DLP.

    Visit ForcepointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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