Barracuda Firewall Review
What do you like best about the product?
My favorite aspect about this software is that it has the capability to protect all of your devices within the same program.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is nothing I dislike about this software at this point. I think it is fast, affordable and easy to use.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is making us more comfortable that we are not being hacked or losing any of our private information in cyberspace.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I would definitely try using this software over anything else on the market.
I have been a user of Barracuda Firewall. The only frustration I have is how good the software is!
What do you like best about the product?
If, I owned a business I would want to implement something like this. The main items my employer does not want employees to access are shut down entirely. It's amazing how they are able to ensure certain sites are not permitted.
What do you dislike about the product?
It is entirely frustrating to have to deal with cites you need to use or business use blocked by Barracuda. I see why an employer would wish to have this software in place however. It is also difficult to have a cite lifted from the ban.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Our company had a lot of difficulties in the past with users slacking off and not doing the required work during work hours. Now they are more focused because they have to be. We have also seen an increase in security and have been less prone to hacks. It has been good working with Barracuda to get this increased security.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Yes, it is clear our company has benefited from using this type of software. It has been good to see our team get better at managing their time.
Great Firewall and Security Tool
What do you like best about the product?
Barracuda has an easy to use interface and configuration is not only very versatile, but very logical.
Weather you have a few users or an entire fleet, this option will keep you covered.
What do you dislike about the product?
Basic setup is logical and easy, more custom and complicated setups require a higher than average knowledge of firewalls and network logistics. Not a big issue, but startups may be challenged if they do not have access to higher end resources
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We have used Barracuda to safeguard not only our network from intrusion but to limit our internal liability due to unauthorized "surfing".
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Do your homework, be sure that you know what you need, Barracuda is a great tool but not perfect for every application. Be sure to purchase the proper tool for you job and you will be happy with your purchase!
Excellent client to site VPN solution
Client needed a client to site VPN solution - they didn't want to use an open source solution and did not want to have a Windows server (RRAS) for this. This solution is firewall and VPN but was implemented for client to site VPN for access to their AWS VPC in the event of a disaster. We may expand functionality in the future but right now we are happy to have the secure client-site solution working. Product was relatively easy to configure with the documentation provided. We did reach out to tech support to help fine tune configuration and their tech support was excellent - knowledgeable engineer reached on the first call and issue resolved in the single call. Very happy with the choice and important to know that good tech support is available if needed.
