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Simple, Strong Web Security

Today’s networks face more complex threats than ever, especially with so many devices and people working on the go. To stay safe, your network needs malware protection, visibility into web traffic, controls over how applications are used, easy reporting, and secure mobility.

The Cisco Secure Web Appliance (formerly Cisco Web Security Appliance) brings all of this together on one platform. It protects your business with strong security, clear visibility, and flexible controls — all backed by Cisco’s trusted threat intelligence. Whether on a physical device or a virtual appliance, you get fast, reliable protection without adding extra complexity.

Why Choose Cisco Secure Web Appliance

  • Easy Deployment: Set it up quickly with less maintenance, lower costs, and fewer delays. Policies can be set once and automatically updated every few minutes.

  • Flexible Options: Choose a dedicated appliance or the virtual version (SWAv) that runs on your existing servers. No need to ship new hardware — you can create security instances whenever and wherever needed.

  • Trusted Global Protection: Powered by Cisco Talos, one of the world’s largest security intelligence networks, providing billions of threat checks daily to stop attacks before they spread.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Talos Security Intelligence: Stay protected with constant updates from Cisco’s global threat team, analyzing billions of web requests daily to stop attacks in real time.

  • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): Blocks malware, continuously analyzes files, and alerts you if past files later prove harmful. Uses both Cisco and Sourcefire intelligence for stronger defense.

  • Application Visibility and Control (AVC): Decide how apps like Dropbox, Facebook, and more can be used — for example, allow browsing but block file uploads.

  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Keep sensitive data from leaving your network, with easy-to-create rules and integration with other DLP tools for deeper inspection.

  • Remote Browser Isolation (RBI): Let users safely visit risky websites without exposing your devices or network to infection. Content is opened in a secure remote browser and safely displayed to the user.

  • Roaming User Protection: Works with Cisco AnyConnect to secure traffic from remote users, analyzing their connections before allowing access.

  • Centralized Management and Reporting: View and manage all policies, security events, and reports in one simple console, with advanced reporting for large or high-traffic environments.

Smarter Security That Grows With You

The Cisco Secure Web Appliance reduces the cost and effort of staying secure. With automated updates, flexible deployment options, and integration with tools like Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco Umbrella, you get strong, up-to-date protection that adapts as threats evolve — without slowing down your business.