Secure access for all users has protected our data and reduced cyber threats significantly
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is Cloud-native SASE and advanced threat protection to ensure secure access for all our devices and users. It helps us to mitigate different types of malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. It also provides a user-friendly and centralized management system for all users.
A specific example of how I use Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for advanced threat protection in my day-to-day work is that with our previous software, we were getting a lot of attacks from ransomware and viruses. When we decided to switch to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, it has helped us to mitigate ransomware, phishing, and malware threats for effective ongoing company business processes.
What is most valuable?
In my opinion, the best features Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers are Cloud-native SASE and advanced threat protection, which I find most valuable.
What I appreciate about the SASE capabilities and advanced threat protection is that it ensures secure access for all our devices, and users can access all our devices at any given time while feeling safe and secure from any attacks. It also controls policies, monitors the system, and provides smooth integration and ease of scale.
I would also add threat intelligence and secure access control as well as firewall protection for our organization. It has really improved in these areas. Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has impacted my organization positively as cyber threats and attacks have reduced rapidly while data protection has increased.
What needs improvement?
I think Barracuda CloudGen Firewall can be improved to be more cost-effective, especially for an organization working on a tight budget. The price could be more cost-effective and pocket-friendly. There is nothing else in particular that I dislike regarding needed improvements.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for the past two and a half years.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support is very proactive and impressive. They have really helped us through the deployment process, and whenever we have any issue, they are there to solve it on time.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we used SonicWall Next-Generation Firewall before Barracuda CloudGen Firewall.
I switched from our previous generation firewall to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall because we would see threats from ransomware and malware, and we were concerned our data was not secure. We decided to switch to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, and we have seen an increase in data protection and a reduction in cyber threats.
How was the initial setup?
Regarding my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing, in my organization, everything is cost-effective because it has done its job. It is very cost-effective compared to our previous alternative.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have seen a return on investment with performance and reduced cost of overall deployment.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is that it has security features such as threat intelligence and firewall capabilities, which ensure protection against a wide range of threats. It has reduced our cyber threats by eighty percent, and we are able to be comfortable with our data because it is secure. It can also provide a centralized dashboard for managing all our policies. I would rate this product a 9 out of 10.
User friendly and secure SASE system
What do you like best about the product?
The best thing I like about the Barracuda Cloud Native SASE is the zero trust network access, integrated secure gateway.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is nothing particular that I dislike about it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It Help me with Zero trust network access which is really important for Remote access for my organization.
Barracuda Advanced Secuirty Features
What do you like best about the product?
Barracuda has provide different advanced features such as strong Threat Intelligence, secure access control as well as firewall protection for your organizations. Also it is provide user friendly dashboard for the management purposes. Additionally the customer support also the best.
What do you dislike about the product?
When talk about the pricing, it is little bit increasing apart from the similar products in the market.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The business challenge within the organization is the use of sensitive data and information. We aim to prevent cyber threats and attacks, and the Barracuda Cloud-Native SASE solution helps protect sensitive applications by preventing these relevant cyber threats and attacks.
Provide the Advanced threat Protection capabilities
What do you like best about the product?
The Barracuda Cloud_Native SASEe Advanced threat protection of ensure the secure access for all devices and users. It mitigate the different type of malware, ransomware and phishing attacks. and given the user friendly and centralized management system. then user can easily manage , control the policies and monitor the system. and also given the smooth integration and easy scale.
What do you dislike about the product?
Compare to other competitor product, barracuda is cost cost effective, but small business want SD-WAN and security features subscription model expensive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
mitigate the ransomware , phishing and malware threats for effective company business.
benefits of reduce the cyber threats and attacks , ensure the protect the data security in the organization
A Solid Choice for SASE: Barracuda Delivers
What do you like best about the product?
Ease of Use: The initial setup was surprisingly straightforward. The documentation provided by Barracuda was comprehensive, making the integration process much smoother than I anticipated. Setting up secure access for remote employees was quick and efficient, which was a big plus for our team.
Security Features: Security is paramount for us, and Barracuda SASE does not disappoint. The platform comes equipped with robust threat protection mechanisms, including real-time monitoring and automatic threat intelligence updates. I feel much more secure knowing our data is well-guarded.
Flexibility and Scalability: As our organization has grown, we've added more users and locations. Barracuda SASE has handled this expansion seamlessly. The ability to scale without a hitch has allowed us to adapt our network architecture easily.
What do you dislike about the product?
While the basic features are user-friendly, I've found that some of the more advanced settings can be complex. There were a few moments where I had to dive deep into the user manuals or reach out to customer support. A bit more intuitive design or additional tutorials on these features would enhance the experience.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Barracuda Cloud-Native SASE has been a valuable addition to our cybersecurity toolkit. Its strengths in security and user experience outweigh the minor drawbacks I've encountered. I would recommend it to companies looking for a reliable SASE solution that prioritizes security and ease of management.
Next-generation security features improve network safety but management could be streamlined
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is as a central firewall to connect to the internet. It's mainly used in hospitality and industrial sectors.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall are its next-generation capabilities such as URL filtering and application control, which enhance security by allowing better management of network traffic and preventing unauthorized access. These features help secure the network when connecting to the internet, thus improving the overall security posture.
What needs improvement?
There should be improvements in the management aspect of the firewall. Specifically, it would be beneficial to merge the existing application policy with the main policy into a single unified policy to improve manageability. Some changes in the management features would enhance its usability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been a partner working with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for five years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
Deployment is a lengthy process. It requires replacing old components with new ones piece by piece, and there is a need for extensive fine-tuning afterward. The time required depends on the customer's environment and existing infrastructure.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have encountered some stability issues, particularly with connectivity in the Barracuda portal. Version 8.0 had issues, but the newer version 9.0 seems to have improved performance regarding these issues. However, the customers using the portal are still on version 8.6.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is quite scalable, and I would rate it a seven out of ten in terms of scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Barracuda is very good. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is moderately challenging. Initially, it may not be easy, but with experience, it becomes more manageable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Barracuda is reasonably priced in Slovenia. It is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive option available. The licensing is charged per year.
What other advice do I have?
For those planning to use Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, I recommend thoroughly reviewing the manuals, especially if you are new to it. It is different from other firewalls like Cisco or Palo Alto. Overall, I rate Barracuda CloudGen Firewall a seven out of ten. The management features are better on other firewalls, and there is room for improvement in this area.
Strong security with effective traffic management and good support
What is our primary use case?
We use Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for protection in our network and IPsec. We also set up BGP for our customers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall include antivirus protection, anti-DDoS, and IPS. We also find the bandwidth management and traffic shaping features effective for traffic optimization. The policy that allows for license renewal and hardware refresh every four years also offers cost efficiency for us.
What needs improvement?
The interface of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is not as user-friendly as others. It is a bit complicated and could be improved. The initial setup can also be complex because it involves navigating different menus instead of a linear setup process. Integration with AI would be helpful as modern attacks often utilize AI.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for eight years. We are a partner of Barracuda.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
When we use Barracuda, we have not experienced any attacks or security breaches.
How are customer service and support?
I am quite satisfied with Barracuda's technical support. However, the menu is not as user-friendly, though the overall security has been satisfactory, with no breaches.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with several firewalls before using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup can be a bit complex because it involves different menus and sections. It is not straightforward like others, which use everything in one flow.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license price of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is lower than others, and maintenance or support is included.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Customers seeking other options often consider solutions like FortiGate due to its reputation in Gartner Quadrant.
What other advice do I have?
Customers seeking products based on Gartner Quadrant leadership might not prefer Barracuda, as it is not positioned as a leader.
I would rate Barracuda CloudGen Firewall at eight out of ten.
I recommend this firewall for small to medium businesses, however, larger enterprises might look for something with a higher brand reputation.
Ensures data security with advanced intrusion prevention and 24/7 monitoring
What is our primary use case?
Primarily, we cater to data center customers who locate their servers, applications, and data within one of our data centers. These customers use the firewall to secure their perimeter.
What is most valuable?
I find the intrusion prevention system to be valuable, along with the fact that it can now integrate with Barracuda's XDR. This integration helps secure our data and applications from attackers trying to gain access and detect malicious activity.
Additionally, the easy addition of XDR allows us to have 24/7 SOC monitoring. All of the information is located in the central management system, enabling customers to see performance and get reports. We can also access the system for policy updates, firmware updates, etc.
What needs improvement?
There could be improvements in licensing. Some licensing aspects are challenging; for example, if you're using an active-passive setup, you have to license both firewalls. Some competitors now offer a floating license between the two. They offer more streamlined license allocation.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability as ten. We have very few issues with Barracuda Firewall, even in the case of zero-day vulnerabilities, which are fewer compared to competitors.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The firewalls are very good and scalable. However, if you are moving into higher-end services, there may be some other products that are more viable.
When positioning into customers, some larger enterprise customers tend to move towards one of the top three: either Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto. For SME and SMB partners, the scalability of the solution is really good, however, enterprise customers may start seeing additional features in other larger players that they might be looking for.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the customer service as ten out of ten. Barracuda's partner support is better than the majority, and it stands out as one of their strengths. It covers solution design and is available to assist with the configuration of devices, onboarding, and support, offering enhancement and optimization for ongoing services.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm aware of Meraki. With Meraki, if you have two firewalls, you only need one license. However, with Barracuda, you need to license both firewalls, which makes them more expensive.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the initial setup as ten out of ten.
It is straightforward to set up a CloudGen file, taking a couple of hours. Once we have the configuration agreed with the customer, the setup and onboarding are completed within a few hours.
We receive the box from Barracuda or from our stores, pre-stage it into our network for initial configuration and Soak testing to ensure functionality. The customer can install it at their location, or we do it on their behalf.
We run the firewall in simulation mode to observe traffic and ensure service transition is effective. After confirming functionality with the customer, we transition to a live service.
What other advice do I have?
I would strongly encourage considering the full stack solution offered by Barracuda, including their XDR overlay service and wider secure edge service. These integrate closely with the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and offer a holistic security layer.
I rate the overall solution nine out of ten.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
I like the wide range of products to offer exactly the right sizing.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes the slightly too high price for the respective model
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The Barracuda CloudGen Firewall provides a channel for normal internet traffic on one hand, as well as a channel for, for example, voice.
Industry leading SASE
What do you like best about the product?
Baracuda Cloud Native SASE is the future of the networks, which is taking us to the next level of our network infrastructure. It is most secure network which can protect us from threat landscape and Cybercriminals. It also boosted the perfomance and reduced cost of overall deployment, and most attaractive feature is Zero Trust model for secure access where ZTNA securing our data and resources. It is very easy to use with ease of implementation. Being an administrator i am a frequent user and the integration with other products is very easy. Customer support is very supportive and technically sound.
What do you dislike about the product?
I haven't found and dislike about the product.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Lags in accessing the cloud infrastructure is replaced by Baracuda SASE.
Secured the netowork with ZTNA.
1 Dashboard for all activity.
Removed the traditional SD-WAN.
