# Barracuda Web Security and Filtering Reviews
**Vendor:** Barracuda  
**Category:** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 34
## About Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
The Barracuda Web Security Gateway lets organizations benefit from online applications and tools without exposure to web-borne malware and viruses, lost user productivity, and misused bandwidth. As a comprehensive solution for web security and management, it unites award-winning spyware, malware, and virus protection with a powerful policy and reporting engine. Advanced features ensure that organizations adapt to emerging requirements like social-network regulation, remote filtering, and visibility into SSL-encrypted traffic. Unlimited remote user licenses are included to enforce content and access policies for mobile and desktop devices outside of the corporate network. The Barracuda Web Security Gateway is also available as a virtual appliance.





## Barracuda Web Security and Filtering Discussions
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## Barracuda Web Security and Filtering Features
**Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways**
- SSL/TLS Inspection
- Content Filtering
- URL Filtering
- Real-Time Traffic Inspection
- Ad and Tracker Blocking

**Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways**
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Phishing Protection
- Malware Protection
- Cloud Access Security

**Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways**
- Application Control
- Authentication and Access Control
- User and Group Policies

**Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways**
- Customizable Policy Enforcement
- Bandwidth Management
- Integration Capabilities
- Reporting and Logging
- Threat Intelligence Integration

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