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About the Symantec Web Security Service

Symantec Web Security Service (WSS) is a comprehensive, cloud-delivered network security service that provides secure web and cloud application access for all users, regardless of their location or device. Built on an advanced proxy architecture, WSS acts as a secure internet on-ramp, inspecting all web traffic (including SSL/TLS encrypted traffic) for threats, enforcing corporate policies, and preventing data loss. It integrates multiple security capabilities, including Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), all delivered from a globally distributed cloud network. WSS leverages Symantec's extensive Global Intelligence Network (GIN) for real-time threat intelligence and includes features like advanced malware detection, sandboxing, and web isolation to protect against zero-day threats and targeted attacks. It aims to simplify web security management, reduce infrastructure costs, and ensure consistent policy enforcement for the hybrid workforce.