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Lightspeed Filter vs. Forcepoint Web Security

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricLightspeed Filter

by Lightspeed Systems

Forcepoint Web Security

by Forcepoint

Overall rating4.44.2
Review count6562
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup8.47.7
Quality of support8.98.4
Meets requirements9.18.8
NPS67.187555.172414
Small Business9.5%4.8%
Mid-Market68.3%56.5%
Enterprise22.2%38.7%
Total page views719480
Total LLM citations1,675905

Lightspeed Filter

Lightspeed Filter is the best-in-class solution that protects students from harmful material to ensure their online safety. To help districts maintain safety and CIPA-compliance, our solution is powered by the most comprehensive database of K-12 online content in the industry from 20 years of web indexing. Whether it's protecting take-home devices or customizing blocklists for grade level, we've got you covered with SSL decryption on all devices, on your network and off, all in the cloud.

Pros

  • Feedback System
  • Content Filtering
  • Student Management
  • Education Technology
  • Comprehensive Solutions
  • Parent Communication

Forcepoint Web Security

Forcepoint Web Security is a comprehensive solution designed to protect organizations from web-based threats, ensuring secure and efficient internet usage. It offers real-time content analysis to detect and block malware, viruses, and phishing attacks transmitted through web channels such as HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP. The solution provides granular control over internet access, enabling organizations to enforce precise Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) and monitor traffic across more than 100 protocols.

Pros

  • Protection
  • Ease of Management
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Threat Protection