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Market Presence: Security Service Edge, Remote Isolation Software

Overview

Product Information on Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE)?

Symantec Security Service Edge is a software designed to deliver cloud-based security for enterprises, focusing on protecting users, devices, applications, and data regardless of location. The software integrates secure web gateway, cloud-access security broker, and zero trust network access capabilities to safeguard access to internet-based resources and sensitive corporate information. It enables unified policy enforcement and threat protection for remote and onsite users, aiming to address challenges associated with distributed workforces and cloud adoption. The software supports consistent security across cloud and on-premises environments, helping organizations reduce risks related to web-based threats, unauthorized access, and data loss.

Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE) Pricing

Symantec Security Service Edge is a software that utilizes a subscription-based pricing model, where organizations are charged recurring fees typically based on the number of users or volume of usage. Pricing may vary depending on selected features, deployment scale, and level of support required for the software.

Overall experience with Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE)

It Services Associate
10B - 30B USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Symantec SSE Delivers Deep File Inspection and Secure Zero Trust Access”

5.0
May 1, 2026
Symantec SSE provides overall network security for your business use
Director of IT Services
<50M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Users Highlight Ease Of Use And Pricing In Symantec End Point Protection”

3.0
Dec 17, 2025
We currently use Symantec End Point protection....we are considering something like it for some of our customers

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Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE)

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4.4

About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th April 2024

Broadcom Inc. is a global entity focusing on the design, development, and supply of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Through these operations, the firm addresses the primary issue of providing efficient top-notch technology-based solutions.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1960
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
http://www.broadcom.com

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Reviewer Insights for: Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE)
Deciding Factors: Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE) Vs. Market Average
Performance of Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE) Across Market Features

Symantec Security Service Edge (SSE) Likes & Dislikes

Like

1. It helps with network security with its deep file inspection capability 2. Over time, the solution provides a favorable ROI overall initial cost 3. Symantec SSE, also provides Zero trust network access for secure access to your applications

Like

Easy to administer and reasonably priced

Like

The reporting is very good

Dislike

1. The tuning options around alerting could still be improved on 2. Support services can sometimes be slow 3. The different level of tiers of licensing could create confusion especially in large enterprise with changing user accounts

Dislike

I would like to review product alerting capabilities

Dislike

The interface can be more friendly. New features are cryptic to understand to an IT person who is not into security.

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  • It Services Associate
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Symantec SSE Delivers Deep File Inspection and Secure Zero Trust Access

    5.0
    May 1, 2026
    Symantec SSE provides overall network security for your business use
  • IT Associate
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Strong Reporting and Installation Noted While Interface and Features Hinder Accessibility

    4.0
    Jan 7, 2026
    installation & implementation of the Service is very good.
  • Director of IT Services
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Users Highlight Ease Of Use And Pricing In Symantec End Point Protection

    3.0
    Dec 17, 2025
    We currently use Symantec End Point protection....we are considering something like it for some of our customers
  • IT Manager
    1B-10B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Stability and Reliability Praised, Licensing Complexity and High Price Noted

    4.0
    Nov 13, 2025
    Product is stable and does what it is expected to do. Price is too high.
  • Customer Service & Support Associate
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Powerfull All-in-One SSE Platform that simplifies security.

    5.0
    Aug 7, 2025
    We have been able to consolidate multiple security solutions into a single, unified platform. This has simplified our security operations while improving policy consistency across users, devices and locations.
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4.4

(121 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
57%
4 Star
31%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
3%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.6