Solution Briefing
Case Study

Solution Briefing

A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) is a security solution designed to protect users from online threats and enforce security policies while they access the internet. It acts as a barrier between a user’s device and the web, ensuring that web traffic is filtered for malicious content, ensuring safe and compliant browsing.

Key Features

URL Filtering
  • Blocks access to malicious or inappropriate websites based on categories (e.g., phishing, malware, adult content).
Malware Protection
  • Scans downloads and web pages for viruses, ransomware, and other threats.
HTTPS Inspection
  • Decrypts and inspects encrypted (SSL/TLS) traffic to detect hidden threats.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • SWGs can monitor and prevent sensitive data (e.g., customer information, intellectual property) from leaving the network, protecting against data breaches.
Application Control
  • SWGs can enforce policies around what sites can be accessed. For example, businesses can prevent employees from accessing non-work-related sites or risky websites.
Bandwidth Management
  • Limits non-business-related traffic (e.g., streaming, social media) to improve productivity.
Zero-Trust AccessEnsures users and devices meet security policies before granting web access.
  • Ensures users and devices meet security policies before granting web access.
Reporting
  • As tools assist IT administrator generate executive reporting based on application, internet, user behavior’s usage. So IT administrator have more understanding their internet and user’s behaviors.

Case Study

Strengthening Web Security at a Leading Asian University.

Customer Background
  • A prominent university, ranked #=112 in the Asian University Ranking – South Eastern Asia and #641–660 in the Asian University Rankings, needed a strong solution to protect its staff and students from web-based threats. With thousands of daily users accessing the internet from the main campus (HQ) and branch, the university required a system that ensured secure, controlled, and reliable web access.
Challenges
  • Growing risk of malware and phishing attacks through web browsing.
  • Increasing demand to monitor and control bandwidth usage.
  • Need for granular access control and data loss prevention (DLP).
  • Requirement for a centralized solution that could cover both HQ and branch campuses security protection with best services.
Proposed Solution
  • The university deployed our Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solution to monitor, filter, and protect all web traffic across its network.
Implementation
  • Deployment: Installed 2 high-end secure web gateway appliances, one at the HQ and one at the branch campus.
  • Comprehensive Security Features Enabled:
    • Access Control for user-based restrictions.
    • HTTPS Inspection for encrypted traffic visibility.
    • Layer 7 application control such as blocking proxy tools.
    • Bandwidth Control to optimize resource usage.
    • Web URL Filtering to block malicious or non-compliant sites.
    • Additional advanced features for complete web security coverage.
Results / Benefits
  • Safe web browsing experience for students, lecturers, and staff.
  • Improved productivity by filtering harmful or non-academic content.
  • Optimized bandwidth utilization, preventing misuse of network resources.
  • Simplified IT operations with centralized monitoring across HQ and branch.
  • Visibility to understand more details user and applications usage and activities.
Conclusion
  • By adopting our Secure Web Gateway solution, the university has created a secure and efficient digital environment that protects users, preserves sensitive data, and supports the institution’s academic and research mission.