SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway

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Spec score 7.0 #9 of 31 in Secure Web Gateway Software

What it is

SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway for controlling web access and protecting web applications in reverse-proxy mode. It categorizes websites, identifies applications and applies user-access policies. HTTPS inspection can use an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate. Malware scanning options include a built-in scanner, ClamAV and ICAP or other third-party systems. Data-loss prevention detects configured keyword patterns in uploads and can restrict them. SafeSquid supports Active Directory, OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on and Linux-PAM authentication. It can use DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators or SIEM systems. Deployment can use standard server hardware, a virtual appliance or private cloud, with multiple nodes in load-balanced or failover clusters. Cloud-backed configuration backup keeps version history for up to 365 days. The vendor says it supports Linux and Microsoft Windows. It is sold as an annual subscription with pricing on request, and the FAQ says the product stops working when an annual subscription is not renewed.

Spec sheet

Purpose: SafeSquid is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway designed to protect web access and, in reverse proxy mode, web applications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Deployment: SafeSquid can run on standard server hardware, as a virtual appliance, or in private cloud environments; its Appliance Builder installs a customized Ubuntu Linux system.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Support: SafeSquid provides a knowledge base, community, and ticket submission through its support portal.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Founded: 2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · safesquid.com
Backup and recovery: Cloud-backed configuration backup provides version history for up to 365 days, and the vendor describes an integrated recovery mechanism for replacement installations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Clustering: Multiple proxy nodes can be linked in load-balanced or failover clusters.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Data loss prevention: Its DLP features can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and apply upload restrictions to limit sensitive data leaving the network.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
HTTPS inspection: It can inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic using an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Identity integrations: It supports LDAP directory services such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on, and Linux-PAM authentication modules.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Malware scanning: It supports a built-in scanner, ClamAV, and integrations with ICAP services and other third-party malware detection systems.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Purchase and renewal: The FAQ says subscriptions can be paid online via PayPal or by wire or bank transfer, and the product stops working if an annual subscription is not renewed.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Security integrations: It can integrate with DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Supported operating systems: The vendor says SafeSquid supports Linux and Microsoft Windows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
Web controls: It provides web categorization, application identification, and policy controls for managing users’ access to websites and applications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com

Plans and prices

SafeSquid SWG subscription Priced on request Annual subscription; price not shown Subscription stops working if not renewed Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

Web categorization and application identification
HTTPS inspection supported
ClamAV and ICAP malware integrations
LDAP, Kerberos and Linux-PAM authentication
Load-balanced or failover proxy clusters

Limits

Pricing is available only on request
Annual subscription stops working if not renewed
HTTPS inspection requires certificate deployment
Runs as a proxy or gateway, not a desktop app

Who it suits

It suits organizations managing web access, HTTPS inspection, malware scanning and upload controls on Linux or Windows. It is also relevant to teams needing directory authentication, SIEM logging or clustered proxy deployment.

Verdict

SafeSquid offers broad proxy controls, inspection, authentication and deployment choices. Confirm certificate handling, subscription renewal and deployment requirements before purchase.