The solution has a couple of use cases in VPN. We have branches connecting to the head office. We have users connecting to VPNs. We also use SSL VPN.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for AWS - PAYG
Barracuda Networks | 10.0.0-0993-170625Linux/Unix, Other 10.0.0-0993 - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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A stable product that provides excellent encryption, security, and technical support
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The encryption and the security standards are valuable.
What needs improvement?
We need high availability and load balancing. The product does not enable load balancing. We are looking for alternate solutions. We have multiple VPN channels with clients and sites. We need to ensure that the traffic is optimized so that the full bandwidth of the existing network is utilized. If the link goes down, the traffic must be routed without any downtime in the connection.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for the past six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten. We haven't faced any issues with the stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s scalability an eight out of ten. The features are a bit limited compared to other vendors. Scaling with limited options doesn’t make sense. Around 80 people are using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
We have contacted support for configuration or troubleshooting. We involve support in areas where the product lacks features. The support is quite good. I rate the support a nine and a half out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment from the solution. We will be using the device refresh feature next year. The devices will be upgraded free of charge.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is a bit cheaper than some solutions. It depends on the type of load.
What other advice do I have?
We are partners of the product. The solution must include as many features as possible. Each environment has different use cases. The features provided by the tool must be flexible enough to address our use cases and requirements. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Good cloud base service in terms of security
Provides a good interface and has efficient technical support services
What is most valuable?
The product has a good interface. The system's logic is quite organized and effective compared to the pricing. Additionally, it provides a lot of functionality adhering to the current trends.
What needs improvement?
While using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, we encounter issues with VPN profiles for Windows. It could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall since 2016.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the platform’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 300 Barracuda CloudGen Firewall users. I rate its scalability a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The platform’s technical support services are good. We refer to a published guide in case of errors.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am familiar with FortiGate and Check Point. We prefer Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for a stable environment, new infrastructure, and reasonable implementation offers.
How was the initial setup?
We have been using the platform for a few years now. So, the initial setup process is simple for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The platform is inexpensive compared to other vendors. I rate its pricing a five out of ten. We have purchased its support services for three years.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are going to evaluate Barracuda and Cloud Genesys to get a better understanding of VPN issues.
What other advice do I have?
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers a separate license for VPN clients with some easy-to-use features. If you buy the module, you can use the entire features. The only issue is that it is not as popular as FortiGate.
I recommend it to others and rate it an eight out of ten.
An easy-to-setup solution with good security features
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to secure network infrastructure.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution provides essential security features to protect our customers' applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution has the best security features.
What needs improvement?
The solution's interface is complex at the moment. It could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for four years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. I haven't seen any downtime in the past two to three years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Cisco Secure Firewall earlier.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup process is easy. It requires a team of five to execute the deployment.
What about the implementation team?
We implement the solution with the help of Barracuda partners.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's price is affordable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are evaluating Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco products. In comparison, Barracuda offers a reasonable price.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
Barracuda CGFW
Easy VPN solution for Medium sized Business
Multi factor Authentication is a good feature.
Need to navigate much to perform certain tasks.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is no fuss Firewall.
Time based authentication is a big plus.