# Barracuda Web Security and Filtering, Forcepoint Web Security vs Cisco Umbrella Comparison

| | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 34 | 61 | 284 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering

**Not enough data**

### Forcepoint Web Security

Pros:
- Protection (2 reviews)
- Ease of Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Implementation (2 reviews)
- Complexity (2 reviews)

### Cisco Umbrella

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (245 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 8.6 (248 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 7.3 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (189 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (174 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 8.5 (234 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 7.2 (33 reviews) | 8.8 (245 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Forcepoint Web Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cisco Umbrella

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Email Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Umbrella** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Integration Suppor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Allow and block lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Account takeover prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### DNS Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Umbrella** | 8.6/10 | 59 |

#### Protection

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (53 reviews) | 
| **Off-Network Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Guest Network Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (51 reviews) | 
| **BYOD Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
| **Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **DNS Lookups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (56 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Traffic Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (53 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Whitelisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (56 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (55 reviews) | 
| **Domain Categorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (54 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Network Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Umbrella** | 9.0/10 | 27 |

#### Management

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Web Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Umbrella** | 8.7/10 | 18 |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Authentication and Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **User and Group Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Bandwidth Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Integration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Web Security and Filtering** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forcepoint Web Security** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Umbrella** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways)


**Unique to Forcepoint Web Security (1):** [Cloud Email Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-email-security)

**Unique to Cisco Umbrella (2):** [DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions), [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | Forcepoint Web Security | Cisco Umbrella | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 16.1% | 5.2% | 23.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 58.1% | 55.2% | 46.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.8% | 39.7% | 30.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.7%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 6.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.2%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.2%
- **Banking:** 3.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.2%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 45.2%

#### Forcepoint Web Security

- **Media Production:** 32.8%
- **Banking:** 12.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.6%
- **Insurance:** 6.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.4%
- **Information Services:** 3.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.4%
- **Legal Services:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 10.3%

#### Cisco Umbrella

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.8%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.5%
- **Banking:** 4.2%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Internet:** 2.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 1.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 41.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Barracuda Web Security and Filtering

- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [WebTitan Web Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Symantec Web Security Service](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Lightspeed Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-filter/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Kaspersky Security for Internet Gateways](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-security-for-internet-gateways/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Cloudflare One (SASE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-one-sase/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (104 reviews)

### Alternatives to Forcepoint Web Security

- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (584 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1336 reviews)
- [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (552 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Valimail](https://www.g2.com/products/valimail/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (387 reviews)
- [Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (320 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cisco Umbrella

- [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [WebTitan Web Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [iboss](https://www.g2.com/products/iboss/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Webroot DNS Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [Symantec Web Security Service](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews)
- [Cato SASE Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (83 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Barracuda Web Security and Filtering

- Title: [What is Barracuda Web Security and Filtering used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-barracuda-web-security-and-filtering-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "this is use for to control and monitor internet access of internal users. allow or block the URLs or set of categories. "

### Forcepoint Web Security

No discussions available for this product.

### Cisco Umbrella

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/barracuda-web-security-and-filtering-vs-forcepoint-web-security-vs-cisco-umbrella)