Architecture

Forcepoint Web Security Cloud is a flexible web protection solution that provides fine-tuned control over your user's web access, while providing comprehensive protection against data loss and web threats (such as viruses, malware and phishing attacks).

Forcepoint Web Security Cloud deploys quickly with preconfigured settings suitable for most organizations. Organizations using hybrid and remote workforce face increased exposure to phishing and data exfiltration, Web Security Cloud extends protection regardless of user location. To make full use of its features, you can customize this default policy and configure your own policies to meet the needs of your organization.

This guide outlines the setup tasks required to get Forcepoint Web Security Cloud managing your web traffic. It also contains information on how to best protect a hybrid and remote workforce. In the appendix you can find tips for preparing your end users for their new web protection system.

Detailed configuration information for Forcepoint Web Security Cloud is available in the Forcepoint Web Security Cloud Help. This can be accessed from within the cloud portal, or online here.