Websense Software Compared

 

Feature Set	Websense Express	Websense Filter (Enterprise)	Websense Web Security (Web Security Suite)
Platform Support – Supported operating systems	Windows® only	Windows, Linux, Solaris™	Windows, Linux, Solaris
Single Server Footprint – All services running on one server including Policy, Filtering and Reporting.
Appliance Kit – In-channel hardware/software bundle for North American markets only. Websense software is pre-installed on approved hardware at Distribution.			WebBlazer™ appliance option
Websense Web Security Ecosystem™ – Supports numerous integrations with other infrastructure solutions, including Firewalls, Identity Management, Security Event Management, and Network Access Control systems.	Supports Active Directory, Windows NT Domains
Distributed Architecture – Supports flexible deployment of key Websense services to optimize performance and satisfy distributed network architectures, etc.
Sophisticated and Flexible Administration Tools – Administrative tools to meet the unique requirements of individual organizations. Features include Delegated Administration, Auditing, Anonymous Logging, and SNMP Alerting.
Data Archiving – Long-term archival of SQL databases for compliance analysis and reporting.	Supports 30 days of data
Reporting Tools – Identifies and reports on risks related to network security, employee productivity, bandwidth loss, and legal risk.	1	2	3
Full URL Support – Industry-leading Web filtering for enforcing Internet use policies. Includes over 90 URL categories, such as productivity and bandwidth-draining Web sites.		4	4
Remote Filtering – Extends web filtering and security policies to remote office workers and mobile laptop users outside the network security perimeter.			3
Full Protocol Support – Complete set of protocols such as HTTPS, file transfer, streaming media, IM, P2P, and proxy avoidance. Includes over 80 protocols.	Supports 30+ protocols		3
Instant Messaging Attachment Management – Controls the sending and receiving of files via IM clients.
Real-time Security Updates™ – Updates Security Filtering database soon after new Internet security threats are recognized.
Websense Web Protection Services™ – Extends protection to public facing infrastructure. Includes ThreatWatcher™, SiteWatcher™ , and BrandWatcher™ services through Websense Security Labs™.

Notes:

1. Includes Web-based Explorer only, not Reporter or Real-time Analyzer.

2. Full support provided with Security Filtering add-on, which allows filtering on sites associated with malicious mobile code, spyware, keyloggers, bot networks, potentially unwanted software, and phishing (included with Websense Express and Websense Web Security Suite).

3. Includes “extended” security protection, such as web reputation scoring and malicious traffic, including bot traffic and email borne worms.

4. Provided through Remote Filtering add-on.