Top 10: Secure Web Gateway software

2023. Dope Security nabs $16M led by GV to build out secure web gateways for endpoints



Organizations often invest in secure web gateways, which are network security services that enable the enforcement of IT policies on internet usage by allowing or blocking specific traffic. Despite being a product that has been in use for many years, there is still plenty of room for innovation and advancement. Dope Security, an SWG startup, has raised $16 million to support its efforts in this area. Unlike the popular methods of routing traffic through cloud and data centers or large on-premise network appliances, Dope has developed a secure web gateway that runs on an organization's endpoints, such as computers and other connected devices. According to Dope, this approach makes it easier to use, more secure, less susceptible to failures, significantly faster, and more privacy-friendly for users.