Security management has reduced ransomware risk and now protects cloud workloads efficiently
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service for raising security incidents by proactively blocking malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks to reduce breach risk and response time. Apart from that, we use it for streamlining added sites without performance drops, which also helps to support the growth of our teams. Additionally, we reduce hardware costs by decommissioning on-premises firewalls during our cloud migration with minimal disruption and a familiar UI for quick adoption.
When I mention reducing breach risk and streamlining added sites, there is one specific case I want to tell you about where Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service helped us directly. About three to four months back, there was a ransomware attack where it reportedly sent notifications to the admin panel, and Barracuda blocked the malware and phishing attack, sharing an advanced report with our team. This allowed us to directly contact the team, minimizing the risk of data breach. This was one case where we observed the benefits, and there have been multiple instances since we started using it.
What is most valuable?
The best features that Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service offers are an intuitive centralized dashboard, allowing us to manage policies, Internet protocol servers, antiviruses, anti-DDoS attacks, and traffic shaping across multiple sites. This feature enables seamless scaling of our environments, especially as we work within Amazon Web Services. Additionally, real-time threat intelligence helps us to detect threats in real-time. Another major feature I love is application control and VPN support, providing granular visibility and protection without needing separate appliances.
The centralized dashboard is helping us streamline visibility across our admin panels and provides site-to-site visibility deployed directly to our AWS environment, securing VPC traffic and ensuring the firewall is in place. The real-time threat intelligence is an advanced feature helping us track real-time attacks, such as anti-DDoS attacks, ransomware, or viruses that can compromise system integrity. Through the intuitive centralized dashboard, we can manage policies and set rules, assisting us effectively.
What needs improvement?
I see that cost can be a limitation for small businesses. Additionally, if they can provide more advanced features and customization for specific use cases, that would be beneficial. Apart from that, I do not feel there are any other problems. From our perspective, there is not an issue. All the data I have shared is in favor of Barracuda because the ROI they have given us is tremendous, and they are doing really well in terms of product, scalability, and service. We have seen that it is a great solution with no issues from our end.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is definitely a stable solution, and I give it a ten out of ten as we have not faced any downtime, crashes, or lag.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is good for Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service; we can scale up or down based on our needs, as it comes with this model directly from the AWS Marketplace, which is really great.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support for Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is rated ten out of ten. We had an incident requiring direct support, and the representatives were really helpful, resolving our query within forty-five minutes, so it stands at ten out of ten for me.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use any other solution prior to Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service; this is the first time we have used this service.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment of Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service was really smooth. The team collaborated with our team and assisted with configuration. As we use a pay-as-you-go model, the licensing and every detail is managed well, backed by the AWS Marketplace, making it an excellent experience. Everything from provisioning to policies was set up on time, so my initial deployment experience was very positive with no issues at all.
What about the implementation team?
The integration of Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service with other AWS services is seamless. Whatever services we are using with it, including non-related software, it integrates excellently. We have not faced any downtime, crashes, or lags while using this solution.
What was our ROI?
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service has positively impacted our organization by reducing cyber threats like ransomware and phishing by ninety-five percent. This is a significant thing because we have seen a major drop in those numbers. Earlier, we faced many threats, but now I can say we see ninety to ninety-five percent fewer attacks. Additionally, centralized management has decreased by twenty-two to thirty percent, and costs related to avoiding breaches have decreased by at least seventy percent. On the ROI side, proactive blocking has led to efficiency gains and bandwidth optimization, boosting productivity and reliability for our distributed teams by thirty-three point eight percent.
The reduction in cyber threats and the increase in productivity I mentioned earlier are measured based on incident reports. Barracuda provides good data, and as I have said, it offers a clear dashboard where we can track progress. This data is a collective set from our admin and other teams closely working with engineering and other departments.
We have seen a return on investment of at least a million dollars, which could have been lost due to data breaches or attacks on the organization by effectively blocking threats. The downtime has decreased significantly, and our efficiency has improved by twenty-two point five percent thanks to real-time monitoring and traffic optimization. Additionally, we have reduced hardware costs by fifty percent by decommissioning on-premises firewalls during cloud migration with minimal disruption and a familiar UI for quick adoption. Productivity has increased as teams can focus more, leading to a rise of forty to fifty percent.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The metering and billing experience is really good because it operates on a pay-as-you-go model through hourly AWS billing, which includes features like the firewall and VPN. We also have a buy-your-own licensing option, which we do not utilize, sticking to AWS billing. This system allows us to pay only for what we use, saving a lot of money, so I give it a ten out of ten as it is both a money and time saver for the organization.
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing not only follow the same pay-as-you-go model but are also billed hourly by the AWS Marketplace. We select it based on our requirements, scaling up or down accordingly. This flexibility is how we have chosen this model.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before selecting Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service, we evaluated other options, including AWS Network Firewall, Palo Alto Network VM-Series, Fortinet VM, a Force Firewall, and pfSense.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service a five out of five overall. The reason I choose five out of five is that all the things I have mentioned earlier represent a great solution for our organization. It has effectively blocked malware and phishing attacks while optimizing bandwidth for our development environment. The deployment to our client network segmentation was really great, and the SD-WAN integration with on-premises and auto-scaling clusters for loads has been working well in our Agile ceremonies. Moreover, it leverages hybrid environments, helping to reduce unauthorized access during our CI/CD pipelines and ensuring compliant data flows.
I advise anyone looking for dedicated protection for their organization, aiding in threat prevention and unifying the threat management system with high performance at low cost, to go for Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service. They are a really good service.
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.
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.
Cloud SASE
What do you like best about the product?
This cloud solution is ease to use and ease to implement. This Cloud solution offers scalability and flexibility. This has advanced security features like threat intelligence, firewall capabilities to protect against a wide range of threats.it can enhance the overall performance and user experience for remote and branch office users. This provides centralized dashboard for managing policies. Customer support is very much impressive.API integration is very much easy with others product. Being an admin i am very much frequenc to use this.
What do you dislike about the product?
I do not have any dislike about this product.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Barracuda Cloud-Native SASE simplifies IT management, enhances security, and supports business growth, making it a valuable solution for modern organizations navigating the complexities of cloud and remote work environments.
My experience from solution
What do you like best about the product?
In these we are glad to setup the zero trust to all our workloads on both on-prem & Cloud.
What do you dislike about the product?
I would request to work more on dashboard to make still more friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Managing all workloads in single roof
It is very secure cloud service.
What do you like best about the product?
Its security and user friendliness are main features
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the cost of SASE service is but more than all others
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps me to filter and control data
