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Product Overview

COSGrid Secure Web Access (SWA) , provides identity-aware, policy-driven web traffic control for modern enterprises. It enables organizations to inspect, regulate, and enforce web access policies across users, devices, departments, and locations.

Designed to support cloud-first, hybrid, and remote work environments, WebFilter ensures that all HTTP/HTTPS traffic is evaluated before reaching external internet resources. By combining application-based filtering, category control, URL/IP precision rules, and customizable policies, WebFilter enables organizations to implement Zero Trust web access with centralized visibility and governance.

Secure Web Access transforms web access control from reactive blocking into a structured, compliance-ready, enterprise security framework.

Key Functions and Benefits

Core Functions

  • Application-Based Filtering

  • Web Category-Based Filtering

  • URL and IP-Based Filtering

  • Custom URL List Filtering

  • Identity-Based Policy Mapping

  • Default Action Enforcement

  • Global Policy Enable/Disable

  • Real-Time Monitoring and Logging

  • Searchable and Customizable Dashboard View

Business & Security Benefits

  • Reduced exposure to malware and phishing attacks

  • Controlled SaaS and shadow IT usage

  • Department-specific web governance

  • Improved workforce productivity

  • Compliance-ready logging and auditing

  • Simplified centralized policy management

  • Scalable architecture for growing enterprises

  • Reducing attack surface upto 80%

Target Use Case

WebFilter is ideal for:

  • Enterprises adopting Zero Trust frameworks

  • Hybrid and remote workforce environments

  • Financial institutions requiring strict compliance

  • Educational institutions managing student access

  • IT departments seeking centralized web control

  • Organizations implementing SASE architectures