Symantec CloudSOC CASB vs VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN comparison

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The compared Symantec CloudSOC CASB and VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions aren't in the same category. Symantec CloudSOC CASB is ranked #20 in CASB , and holds a 1.6% mindshare in the category. VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is ranked #4 in SDW , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 7.5% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Symantec CloudSOC CASB users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN users who would recommend it.

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iboss

Mindshare comparison

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Symantec CloudSOC CASB	1.6%
Netskope	13.2%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	12.3%
Other	72.9%

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Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN	7.5%
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN	11.1%
Fortinet FortiGate	8.2%
Other	73.2%

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

Featured Reviews

Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

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cto543714

CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Works very well in a hybrid environment in terms of DLP policies, but trying to do your own troubleshooting can be a little bit difficult

It does scale. They have different data centers spread out for you to do things. It scales just fine, but it is the setup and configuration that you have to do in order for it to scale the way you want it to. I know that some of the newer technologies, such as Zscaler, are doing SD-LAN type connections and things of that sort to improve performance and scalability. So, things are still evolving in terms of scalability. Depending on how you deployed it, you can run into some performance gotchas. If you take a VPN connection and try to overtax it, you can run into problems. You can't say that it didn't scale. You have to use a different method to get the traffic, or you may have to set up two VPN tunnels or things of that sort. So, if you want it to scale, you have to think it through and make sure you are deploying it in a manner to scale. It can scale, but you have to plan it and make sure you think everything through.

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KenHo2

Senior Manager at NOVA Global

User-friendly deployment optimizes network infrastructure for global carriers

VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is recognized as an SD-WAN leader, offering user-friendly solutions that help end customers and enterprises solve network optimization issues efficiently. Its proprietary Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMP) technology is regarded as the most powerful and valuable function by VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN. I see customer transformation to VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN networks showing a 30 to 40 percent increment per year.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"

"The iboss system is highly reliable. The false positive rates are small compared to some other systems we've experienced through other partner agencies who use competing solutions."

"I would say iboss is a very good product; its scalability is very good, and it's seamless for the user."

"iboss has significantly lowered the number of security incidents. It is crazy how much it blocks and how much it is aware of the outside danger."

"From a use-case scenario, what I like the most is the plug-in. I like the fact that we can do the filtering of these devices offsite independent of the network they are connected to, and we do not have to have traffic coming back inside our network."

"Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss."

"Iboss is a solution that prevents advanced persistent threats, and has a zero tolerance for attacks."

"The console is cloud-based, which is something I really appreciate."

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"The stability of the solution is very good; it's one of the most stable products on the market."

"The active directory integration is very valuable as we can connect to the list of users that we have and the cloud control, the blocking, the access control of the cloud, can be handled by this product."

"One of the most valuable features of Symantec CloudSOC CASB is its detection functionality. It uses the same base as Data Loss Prevention, allowing for close integration between on-premises DLP and the Symantec CloudSOC CASB. This integration lets you manage policies and incidents across both platforms."

"The value in some of these solutions is just the integration of technologies with their on-prem DLP solution. So, you can tie on-prem and cloud DLP policies together. You can apply on-prem policies to the cloud to have consistent policies in a hybrid environment. So, it works very well in that hybrid environment of on-prem and cloud."

"The monitoring and threat protection were the solution's most valuable features."

"The stability of the solution is great, and it's one of the most stable products on the market."

"This solution has improved my organization because it enables us to have visibility and monitoring over our global workforce connectivity to Office 365 and for Service Now."

"The scalability is excellent, and if a company needs to expand the product, it can do so easily."

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"Has an optimization feature that acts to ensure the quality of the services running on the overlay to be most valuable."

"I have found the dynamic multipoint protocol(DNPO) most useful because it can tell you which is the best circuit to use for different types of traffic."

"VeloCloud provides very good performance, support, portal configuration, and service integration — I think that it's perfect."

"The product’s most valuable feature is DMPO."

"VMware SD-WAN is a more complete product because of the SD-WAN feature."

"The most valuable feature is load balancing."

"VMware is the only SD-WAN solution that integrates with Azure Virtual WAN."

"The most valuable features of VMware SD-WAN are the overall capabilities and ease of use."

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Cons

"Sometimes when you call in support, you get someone who is just following a sheet. It feels like a runaround. You feel that you are running into that support wall."

"SSL decryption: We had issues with learners using apps instead of using web browsers. This type of encryption is tough for any appliance in a BYOD environment."

"If they could implement an extra security layer preventing access to iboss from the open internet, it would be great."

"To scale up, a new iboss Node Blade Chassis must be purchased."

"I appreciate that iboss's single pane of glass console gives centralized visibility into web traffic, user activity, security policies, and alerts from one dashboard, allowing us to quickly investigate incidents and monitor policy violations without switching between multiple tools, improving operational efficiency; however, the dashboard customization and reporting could be more flexible."

"Our iboss subscription access should be more secure with an OTP or VPN etc. It is easy to gain access if, for example, hackers obtain my username and password."

"Their on-premise hardware's network interface is capped at one gigabit, which is sort of a problem. If you stand a filter up where all traffic flows through that, according to them, in order to go above a gigabit, you have to have multiple devices, which in today's IT seems a little bit silly. They could easily put in an SFP port into their device that could accommodate 10 gigs or at least offer a box."

"I have heard they are doing DDoS filtering, but I am not certain if they are implementing it correctly."

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"The data security needs improvement."

"The data security needs improvement. We should be able to leverage it a bit better for situations where someone may be trying to upload documents onto the cloud application."

"They have some room for improvement in terms of being able to do troubleshooting. If you're trying to troubleshoot it, you have to work a lot with their backend people in order to get to a solution. So, trying to do your own troubleshooting can be a little bit difficult."

"It's a niche product. Not many people use it, and therefore there isn't as much of a knowledge base surrounding it."

"The solution should work to incorporate some machine learning policies like IDM and VML."

"I would like to see them develop the ability to integrate it with a central management system."

"The solution needs to focus on data security."

"The tool's deployment is complex. The environment can be challenging, especially if unfamiliar with the product."

"They need more gateways"

"There is room for improvement in the pricing."

"There is no security included, which is something that should be improved."

"Security is a challenge. I would like to see VMware add things like IPS, IDS, and web filtering. These features are the future of security, and most competing firewalls have them."

"Some of the service providers that use VeloCloud as their SD-WAN should be enabled to have better global visibility."

"The solution needs improvement on security features and should include two firewalls. Cloud VPN can’t support any link. The solution needs to also improve the availability of centralized internal management. It needs to have debug detection and Deep Packet Detection features as well. The documentation for VMware is also hard to find."

"VMware SD-WAN could be improved with more automation and more integration, but each vendor could use these improvements."

"It performance is mediocre but as more and more satellites are added, the performance and the capabilities are that much more."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"It compares well with the competition because they're all priced on a per-user basis. I've seen the rest of them. There is definitely a huge price difference between them."

"The licensing model of VMware SD-WAN could be improved, it is not always that competitive. The biggest concern is to be competitive against other solutions. However, the way that the licensing model is designed is not corresponding to the real use cases of my customers."

"VMware SD-WAN provides competitive pricing."

"The price is reasonable for this solution, but the only challenge for us is that the Rand currency fluctuates to the dollar and provides some complexities. The price might go up just because the Rand has actually lost value."

"The price of this solution should be lower."

"We pay about $500 USD, or 700,000 Korean won."

"The pricing is very comparable to Fortinet."

"We make monthly payments toward the licensing costs of the solution."

"VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	14

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Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	20

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

CloudSOC, Symantec CloudSOC

VMware SD-WAN, VeloCloud

Overview

iboss is the Zero Trust SASE platform that gives organizations complete visibility and governance over their AI, data, and applications through one unified platform, one console, one policy engine, and one data lake.

Your endpoints may already stop malware. Your data and application activity can still be invisible. iboss decrypts and understands every connection, then turns that signal into answers security leaders can act on.

The platform leads with three capabilities in this order: AI Security and Visibility, Data Security and Visibility, and App Visibility and Control. Zero Trust Network Access, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN sit underneath as the access fabric that carries those three. Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

- AI Security and Visibility: conversation capture, shadow-AI discovery, AI DLP, and agent governance across Claude, Co-Work, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, and emerging services.

- Data Security and Visibility: full SSL/TLS decryption, deep content inspection, MIP label compliance, and one-click compliance reporting.

- App Visibility and Control: signatureless CASB, dual risk scoring, in-app controls, and SSPM for major SaaS.

- Containerized Zero Trust SASE: dedicated containers, isolated SSL keys, one console, one policy engine, one data lake.

- Access fabric: ZTNA, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN under the same platform.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

- Complete visibility over AI, data, and applications from one platform instead of separate point tools.

- Encrypted traffic is inspected by default so data decisions use content and context together.

- Shadow SaaS and new web tools appear as they are used, with enforceable controls in one console.

- Native data sovereignty through dedicated containers, in-region inspection, and per-customer SSL key custody.

- Scale proven in published materials: 10M+ users, 100+ countries, 150B+ transactions, 2.5B+ threats blocked.

Economic buyers are CISOs, CIOs, and VPs of Security. Champions include security architects, network and infrastructure leaders, SecOps, and GRC. Primary segments: enterprise and business, financial services, government (including FedRAMP Gov Cloud), healthcare, manufacturing, legal and professional services, retail and hospitality, and MSP/MSSP partners. Education, including K-12, is one vertical among these.

iboss

Symantec CloudSOC CASB is a cloud security platform that delivers robust monitoring and threat detection capabilities. It integrates seamlessly with on-premises DLP for consistent policy application across hybrid environments, providing effective management of cloud-based resources and ensuring security compliance.

Designed for enterprises transitioning to cloud environments, Symantec CloudSOC CASB offers powerful tools for monitoring and controlling sensitive data. It effectively integrates with active directory for streamlined user management, enabling secure access control. Enterprises leverage its capabilities to block unauthorized activities and protect sensitive information as they adapt to cloud services, benefiting from reliable logging and hybrid policy management. While scalability and integration with existing systems are strong suits, there's potential for enhanced data security, endpoint solution integration, and improved Azure AD connectivity.

What are the key features of Symantec CloudSOC CASB?

Monitoring and Threat Detection: Provides continuous oversight and threat identification.
Seamless DLP Integration: Ensures hybrid policy application across environments.
Active Directory Integration: Simplifies user management and access control.
Logging and Access Control: Offers reliable logging and blocks unauthorized storage access.
Hybrid Environment Support: Facilitates management of cloud and on-premises policies.

What benefits can users expect from adopting Symantec CloudSOC CASB?

Enhanced Security: Improves protection of sensitive data in cloud transitions.
Efficient Access Management: Streamlined user control with directory integration.
Scalable Solution: Adaptable to growing organizational needs.
Policy Consistency: Ensures unified policy application across platforms.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Helps identify and mitigate threats effectively.

Organizations in industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology implement Symantec CloudSOC CASB to manage cloud migrations securely. They utilize its modules like Securelet and Gatelet to prevent data leakage, control shadow IT, and regulate access to cloud collaboration tools like Office 365. By establishing keyword-based policies, they monitor uploads, effectively addressing shadow data concerns and reinforcing data security during cloud adoption.

Broadcom

VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN offers dynamic multipath optimization and vendor integration for efficient traffic routing, with features like zero-touch provisioning and flexible connectivity. It's designed for easy deployment, robust security, and improved network performance, addressing versatile networking needs.

VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is known for boosting connectivity across global WANs and data centers, emphasizing bandwidth optimization and real-time application prioritization. Its orchestration enables cloud management with multi-tenant support. While offering robust functionalities, there is room for enhancements in areas like failover, security, scalability, and integration with security platforms like Palo Alto and Fortinet. Cost models and documentation need improvements for wider adoption. Its role in disaster recovery and application prioritization is a highlight, facilitating enhanced voice and video communication.

What are the key features?

Dynamic Multipath Optimization: Efficiently routes traffic with real-time adjustments.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Simplifies deployment across network environments.
Flexible Connectivity: Supports multiple connection types for diverse needs.
Bandwidth Optimization: Enhances performance by prioritizing applications in real time.
Cloud-Based Orchestration: Simplifies management with multi-tenant support.

What benefits should users look for?

Cost Efficiency: Lower operational costs through streamlined connectivity.
Improved Performance: Enhanced network speed and reliability.
Security: Strong security measures to protect data transmission.
Scalability: Supports growing network demands effectively.

VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is utilized by companies for global WAN upgrades, data center virtualization, and disaster recovery solutions. It helps manage connectivity challenges across branch offices and ensures intact data transmission for voice and video communications, which is invaluable for industries requiring secure and efficient network performance management.

Broadcom

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Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

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