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| Product | Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector by Akamai View product | WatchGuard DNSWatch by WatchGuard View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Looking for Firewall software? Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector by Akamai provides DLP controls for phishing prevention. Compare features and alternatives. | Evaluating WatchGuard DNSWatch? See how this SWG tool handles DNS filtering and automated phishing blocking, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare. |
| Product type | Secure Web Gateway & DNS Threat Prevention | Cloud DNS Filtering & Security Service |
| Best for | Banking, Education, Healthcare, Retail, Public Sector, Financial Services, Higher Education, Government | Cross-industry, Education, Healthcare, Retail |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: yes | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | SaaSCloud | Cloud |
| Deployment details | Cloud SaaS / Edge Distributed; Cloud SaaS; Lightweight Roaming Client | Cloud; Cloud-based DNS service |
| Data residency | Global edge network; Regional data routing | Global; US; EU |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: yes |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: no |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: yes | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: yes | Mobile app: no |
| Supported platforms | Corporate EndpointsRemote WorkersBranch Office Networks | Cloud DNSNetwork endpoints |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001HIPAAPCI-DSS | SOC 2GDPR |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | Microsoft Entra IDOktaCrowdStrikeSplunkMicrosoft Intune | WatchGuard FireboxWatchGuard CloudActive Directory |
| Industries | BankingEducationHealthcareRetailPublic SectorFinancial Services+2 more | Cross-industryEducationHealthcareRetail |
| Regions | Global Akamai Edge Platform | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Akamai | WatchGuard |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Company size | 10,001+ | 1,001-5,000 |
| Founded | 1998 | 1996 |
Overview
What it is
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Looking for Firewall software? Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector by Akamai provides DLP controls for phishing prevention. Compare features and alternatives.WatchGuard DNSWatch
Evaluating WatchGuard DNSWatch? See how this SWG tool handles DNS filtering and automated phishing blocking, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare.Product type
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Secure Web Gateway & DNS Threat PreventionWatchGuard DNSWatch
Cloud DNS Filtering & Security ServiceBest for
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Banking, Education, Healthcare, Retail, Public Sector, Financial Services, Higher Education, GovernmentWatchGuard DNSWatch
Cross-industry, Education, Healthcare, RetailPricing
Pricing model
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Contact VendorWatchGuard DNSWatch
Contact VendorFree trial
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Free trial: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Deployment details
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Cloud SaaS / Edge Distributed; Cloud SaaS; Lightweight Roaming ClientWatchGuard DNSWatch
Cloud; Cloud-based DNS serviceData residency
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Global edge network; Regional data routingWatchGuard DNSWatch
Global; US; EUKey features
What it offers
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
- Recursive DNS inspection
- Proactive phishing blocking
- C2 callback disruption
- DNS exfiltration prevention
- Inline payload sandboxing
- DLP controls
- Phishing prevention
- Malware C2 blocking
WatchGuard DNSWatch
- DNS filtering
- Automated phishing blocking
- URL redirection
- Security awareness training
- Real-time telemetry
- DNS Security
- SWG
Platform & access
API access
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
API access: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
API access: yesSingle sign-on (SSO)
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
SSO: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
SSO: noRole-based access (RBAC)
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
RBAC: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Multi-tenant: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Mobile app: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
Mobile app: noSupported platforms
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Compliance
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Industries
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Regions
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Vendor
Company
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
AkamaiWatchGuard DNSWatch
WatchGuardHeadquarters
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAWatchGuard DNSWatch
Seattle, Washington, USACompany size
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
10,001+WatchGuard DNSWatch
1,001-5,000Founded
Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector
1998WatchGuard DNSWatch
1996