Menlo Security Secure Web Gateway vs Symantec IT Management Suite

Menlo Security Secure Web Gateway, also called Browser SSE, combines secure web gateway, CASB, zero trust network access, and browser data loss prevention. Menlo’s cloud renders web sessions, removes active content, and inspects files and archives, including password-protected files. Web filtering can allow or block destinations by category. Inline CASB discovers and monitors SaaS applications, applies access controls, and supports per-application rules. Secure Application Access provides agentless ZTNA through a browser for remote and hybrid workers, including third parties, on managed or unmanaged devices. Browser DLP inspects form fields and files or archives carried in browser traffic. Menlo Heat Shield AI detects fraudulent websites, with Google Vertex Gemini AI analysis used to strengthen detection. Configuration, management, and monitoring are cloud-delivered through hyperscaler clouds with global points of presence. Listed integrations include Microsoft Cloud Application Security, Azure Active Directory, Office 365, Microsoft Sentinel, and SAML single sign-on through Okta, OneLogin, PingOne, and Delinea/Centrify. Basic support is included; Menlo Care360 offers faster access to security experts and incident response. Pricing varies by products and user licenses and is available through estimates or a custom quote.

Symantec IT Management Suite manages application and operating-system configurations across desktops, laptops, and servers. It combines Asset Management Suite, Client Management Suite, and Server Management Suite, which can be licensed together or separately. Management features include automated patching, on-demand assessments, Patch Now actions, and CVE-based reporting. Deployment supports operating-system rollout, bare-metal provisioning, hardware-independent imaging, and software distribution. CMDB-backed discovery tracks hardware, software, virtual assets, contracts, warranties, and license usage. Cloud-Enabled Management collects inventory and delivers patches or software updates to Windows and Mac devices outside the corporate network without VPN. Users can request approved software through a self-service portal. The suite supports Microsoft, Red Hat, CentOS, and SUSE updates, plus Windows and Mac workstations. ITMS 8.8.1 and later provide REST API data exchange. Microsoft SQL Server is required for ITMS 8.7.x and 8.8.x; other listed database platforms are unsupported. Pricing is on request.