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# Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

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> Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is a next generation firewall (NGFW) designed to manage security across complex and distributed networks. The solution offers scalable centralized management alongside an advanced security analytics platform to manage secure access across the entire WAN.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 10 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

Advanced Threat Protection with Sandboxing 
NextGen Firewall solution with least central management overhead
Full NextGen security with ATP \& Secure SD-Wan capabilities
Cloud Ready NextGen Firewall to secure access to cloud \& application availability

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 10 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Barracuda Networks
- **Founded**: 2004

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Contact Barracuda for pricing information.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Access Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Monitoring
- Anti Virus
- Behavioral Analytics
- Connectivity Management
- Device Management
- Encryption Software
- Endpoint Management
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Firewalls
- IP Filtering
- IP Masking
- IT, Server & Network Monitoring Software
- Incident Management Software
- Intrusion Detection System
- Intrusion Prevention System
- Monitoring

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [IoT Software Platforms](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1395/iot/software)

## Related Categories

- [IoT Software Platforms](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1395/iot/software)
- [Network Security Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1443/network-security/software)
- [Cybersecurity Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1035/cybersecurity/software)
- [VPN Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1219/vpn/software)
- [Cloud Security Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/291/cloud-security/software)

## Alternatives

1. [NordLayer](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2054516/nordvpn-teams) — 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
2. [GoodAccess](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2010163/goodaccess) — 4.9/5 (103 reviews)
3. [Perimeter 81](https://www.getapp.ca/software/120343/perimeter-81) — 4.8/5 (80 reviews)
4. [Ericsson NetCloud Manager](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2076841/netcloud-sase) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
5. [CrowdStrike](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2037971/crowdstrike-falcon) — 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Barracuda CloudGen Firewall" — 5.0/5

> **Zyren Christian** | *June 28, 2021* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: IP filtering, VPN, IPS, IDS, Network monitoring made easy, and ease of management. Reporting and analytics is one of my favorites on using Barracuda CloudGen
> 
> **Cons**: I can't think of any. The software is the best we ever had, even when we encounter some issues their support team responds quickly and solves the issue smoothly.
> 
> Working on IT company, this software is one of our foundation, specially now that we are still on Work from Home setup. With the use of VPN feature it lets our team feel like we are still working in the office. We feel secured with this firewall.

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### "Great Products If Your Needing Rapid Deployment With Excellent GUI Interface" — 4.0/5

> **Jeff** | *October 23, 2019* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Being a lot of remote branches are in remote areas, having the ability to use flexible Tunnels to adapt to what low cost Telco technologies are available in each area is priceless.
> 
> **Cons**: Logging output need improvements to better support 3rd party parsers.
> 
> When faced with extremely rapid growth (remote branch offices), utilizing the Barracuda FW was the best fit for our needs, It's flexibility and rapid deployment enabled us to better tackle our upcoming expansion of 60+ remote locations. Utilizing the Tunnel features for multiple connections is the best load balancing feature we needed. This allowed for disparate Telco technologies to work seamlessly together. Tech support is sometimes average, but always manages to get issues resolved.

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### "Good In Theory" — 3.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *April 29, 2021* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The promise of the program was to help limit spam messages and keep your inbox clutter free. When it did so effectively it was appreciated.
> 
> **Cons**: Program often blocks from users that are not spam senders. It did not matter in many cases if the contacts were even manually whitelisted, emails would still be blocked.
> 
> This is not a program I would consider using in the future.

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### "Next-generation firewall with advanced protection features." — 5.0/5

> **Carlos** | *March 16, 2022* | Chemicals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has been our branch's firewall to protect from attacks and intruders and also allow remote VPN access for us employees to have access to intranet and important documents and folders to work on home office days. The interface is simple to understand and configure the security rules and web protection with content filter. The VPN is intuitive and does not rely on any command-line configuration.
> 
> **Cons**: We have had no incidents of crashes or intrusion with this firewall. Protection has been great and we have no flaws to comment on.
> 
> The firewall has demonstrated a lot of network protection and ease of configuration. The protection is excellent and has next generation firewall features like web content filtering, application control, IPS and anti-malware. Updates happen every day and keep the equipment always active 24 hours a day.

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### "The firewall you need for your fleet" — 5.0/5

> **Derek** | *November 19, 2019* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is exceptional as a managed firewall for an MSP or large organization that needs a fleet of firewalls. Their management console is superb and provides exceptional access to the firewalls for management and ease of setup.
> 
> **Cons**: The difficult part of the firewall is the knowledge of setup. They are particularly complicated to learn, even if one is well-versed with firewall configurations. One this process is down and the initial setup done, firewalls can be replicated with ease.
> 
> Superb firewalls with all necessary features to secure a business from today's threats. Learning curve required, but are great as fleet appliances for managed firewall services.

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