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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

By Barracuda

4.5 out of 5 stars

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Users praise the deployment ease of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, enabling seamless transitions and management in cloud environments. (2 mentions)
Users value the ease of use of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, appreciating its intuitive and reliable SSL VPN management. (2 mentions)
Users value the centralized management of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, facilitating easy analysis, optimization, and smooth operations. (1 mentions)
Users value the ease of management with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, enjoying efficient operations and minimal disruptions. (1 mentions)
Users value the efficiency of the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, enabling seamless updates and secure operations for optimized performance. (1 mentions)
Users find the complex configuration challenging, limited by Windows-only software and lacking Wireguard support for easier integration. (1 mentions)
Users are frustrated by the lack of interfaces, limiting accessibility and integration options for diverse environments. (1 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

1. Deployment Ease
Users praise the deployment ease of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, enabling seamless transitions and management in cloud environments.
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Reinout P.
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Reinout P.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Bang for your buck!"

What do you like about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

It's intuitive and allows API based management. If you go to the cloud and want a easy to deploy solution this is it!

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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"We have been working with the firewall for years"

What do you like about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

More than 8 years ago the task was to replace a shared infrastructure consisting of several firewalls and network accesses, some of which were simple

2. Ease of Use
Users value the ease of use of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, appreciating its intuitive and reliable SSL VPN management.
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Reinout P.
RP

Reinout P.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Bang for your buck!"

What do you like about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

It's intuitive and allows API based management. If you go to the cloud and want a easy to deploy solution this is it!

JB

Josh B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"SSL VPN"

What do you like about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

We love the SSL VPN on the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall. It very reliable and easy to use.

3. Centralized Management
Users value the centralized management of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, facilitating easy analysis, optimization, and smooth operations.
See 1 mentions

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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"We have been working with the firewall for years"

What do you like about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

More than 8 years ago the task was to replace a shared infrastructure consisting of several firewalls and network accesses, some of which were simple

4. Ease of Management
Users value the ease of management with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, enjoying efficient operations and minimal disruptions.
See 1 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"We have been working with the firewall for years"

What do you like about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

More than 8 years ago the task was to replace a shared infrastructure consisting of several firewalls and network accesses, some of which were simple

5. Firewall Efficiency
Users value the efficiency of the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, enabling seamless updates and secure operations for optimized performance.
See 1 mentions

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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"We have been working with the firewall for years"

What do you like about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

More than 8 years ago the task was to replace a shared infrastructure consisting of several firewalls and network accesses, some of which were simple

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

1. Complex Configuration
Users find the complex configuration challenging, limited by Windows-only software and lacking Wireguard support for easier integration.
See 1 mentions

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A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"We have been working with the firewall for years"

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The configuration software is only available for Windows. Some firewalls offer Wireguard support, which is still missing here, as this is the only sol

2. Lack of Interfaces
Users are frustrated by the lack of interfaces, limiting accessibility and integration options for diverse environments.
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"We have been working with the firewall for years"

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The configuration software is only available for Windows. Some firewalls offer Wireguard support, which is still missing here, as this is the only sol

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JC
Specialist in Wireless & Communications
Entertainment
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Rock solid hardware appliance that has protected us very well"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

Firewalls work well as an eco system so you can control multiple devices from a single control centre. It offers a single pane of glass interface. Spinning up a new firewall became quite easy. Customer support was very responsive. We have been using multiple CloudGen Firewalls for a while now and have found that they very easily adapted themselves to the change from a virtual CoVid world to our new Live/Hybrid event environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The user GUI while very powerful is very clunky and not intuitive. Drastic changes in the workflow and operational mechanisms need to be done to make the learning curve much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A Solid Choice for SASE: Barracuda Delivers"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"We have been working with the firewall for years"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

More than 8 years ago the task was to replace a shared infrastructure consisting of several firewalls and network accesses, some of which were simple devices without next-gen functions or modern ones such as ATP, botnet protection, etc. Since I had only just started the position, I was familiar with the entire structure and data streams completely unknown. Unfortunately, my predecessors didn't do a particularly good job in terms of documentation.

The observation mode made it easy to analyze the current data stream and plan initial optimizations and detect weak points and security gaps. This made it possible to build in parallel and switch directly. Afterwards, all deficiencies could be eliminated in small steps. Despite the many firmware updates with some architectural changes over the many years, the basic operation has not changed and updates were possible without support except once (an old configured network was not removed correctly). Changing the hardware was extremely easy, just import a backup of the old one, wire everything up and off we went. Otherwise, daily operations are very quiet and give me a lot of freedom for other tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The configuration software is only available for Windows. Some firewalls offer Wireguard support, which is still missing here, as this is the only solution available, especially for smaller third-party companies that we connect with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tharindu S.
TS
Associate Engineer - Network and Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Provide the Advanced threat Protection capabilities"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

Compare to other competitor product, barracuda is cost cost effective, but small business want SD-WAN and security features subscription model expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ishan C.
IC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Barracuda Advanced Secuirty Features"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

When talk about the pricing, it is little bit increasing apart from the similar products in the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nobi H.
NH
Information Technology Lecturer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User friendly and secure SASE system"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The best thing I like about the Barracuda Cloud Native SASE is the zero trust network access, integrated secure gateway. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

There is nothing particular that I dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tejveer S.
TS
Information Technology Manager
Manufacturing
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Industry leading SASE"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

I haven't found and dislike about the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DP
Sr. Security Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Cloud SASE"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

I do not have any dislike about this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ML
Key Account Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Barracuda CloudGen Firewall"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

I like the wide range of products to offer exactly the right sizing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

Sometimes the slightly too high price for the respective model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kanishk M.
KM
Cyber security Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing product"
What do you like best about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

It is a amazing product and it has good capabilities with tightly integrated next-generation technologies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

Nothing all are good nothing to dislike it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.