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SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway
What it is
SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is an HTTP proxy for managing web access and protecting web applications in reverse proxy mode. Its web categorization, application identification, and policy controls let administrators govern access to websites and applications. It can inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic using an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate. Malware scanning options include a built-in scanner, ClamAV, and integrations with ICAP services and other third-party detection systems. Data loss prevention features can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and apply restrictions to limit sensitive data leaving a network. Identity options include LDAP directories such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on, and Linux-PAM authentication. SafeSquid can connect to DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems. It runs on Linux and Windows and can be deployed on server hardware, as a virtual appliance, or in a private cloud. Multiple proxy nodes can be linked in load-balanced or failover clusters. Configuration backup provides version history for up to 365 days. The subscription is annual; pricing is on request, and it stops working if not renewed.
For and against
For
- Inspects encrypted HTTPS traffic.
- Supports multiple malware scanning options.
- Can restrict uploads based on configured keyword patterns.
- Offers load-balanced or failover proxy clusters.
Against
- Pricing is available on request.
- The annual subscription stops working if not renewed.
The verdict
SafeSquid combines web controls, security integrations, and several deployment options for organizational use. Ask about pricing and account for the annual renewal requirement.
Who it suits
SafeSquid suits organizations that need web access policies, HTTPS inspection, malware scanning, or upload controls. It also supports deployments with directory authentication, SIEM logging, or clustered proxy nodes.
Plans and prices
SafeSquid SWG subscription
Subscription stops working if not renewed
Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.safesquid.com
On the record
- 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.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Clustering
- Multiple proxy nodes can be linked in load-balanced or failover clusters.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Data loss prevention
- Its DLP features can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and apply upload restrictions to limit sensitive data leaving the network.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- HTTPS inspection
- It can inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic using an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Identity integrations
- It supports LDAP directory services such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on, and Linux-PAM authentication modules.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Malware scanning
- It supports a built-in scanner, ClamAV, and integrations with ICAP services and other third-party malware detection systems.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- SafeSquid is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway designed to protect web access and, in reverse proxy mode, web applications.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security integrations
- It can integrate with DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- SafeSquid provides a knowledge base, community, and ticket submission through its support portal.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Supported operating systems
- The vendor says SafeSquid supports Linux and Microsoft Windows.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Web controls
- It provides web categorization, application identification, and policy controls for managing users’ access to websites and applications.help.safesquid.com · read 30 Sep 2026
