Barracuda Web Security Solutions Recognized for Security Strengths in Hardware, Virtual and Cloud Deployments
Campbell, Calif. (Dec, 4 2012) - Barracuda Networks
Inc., a leading provider of security and data protection
solutions, today announced it has been recognized as a leader
in the IDC
MarketScape: Worldwide Web Security Products 2011-2012 Vendor
Analysis (doc #236980, October 2012). This report
analyzes the quantitative and qualitative characteristics
that explain a vendor's success in the marketplace. The
Barracuda Web security solutions - including the
Barracuda Web Filter,
Barracuda Web Security Service,
Barracuda Web Security Agent and
Barracuda Safe Browser - were recognized for their
flexible yet comprehensive ability to protect users online,
regardless of location or device.
According to IDC, market demands for Web security solutions
have changed and must address a much broader set of
functions. The report goes on to explain, "Explosive
growth of Web-based technologies in the enterprise (i.e.,
social media, mobile apps, software-as-a-service/cloud
infrastructure) and the bring-your-own-device (BYOD)
phenomenon are forcing rapid change on the Web security
market."
"Web security requirements continue to evolve,"
said Stephen Pao, vice president of product management at
Barracuda Networks. "While the current challenges
we're addressing are around the expanding corporate
perimeter, mobility and the changes in Web 2.0, our basic
philosophy is that we should solve our customers' Web
security issues, including new ones, without additional
options or fees. It's how we do business, and we
appreciate IDC's recognition as a leader for it."
Barracuda Networks was praised for supporting all major features of secure Web gateways: URL filtering, antimalware, social media/Web 2.0 controls and content inspection. Additionally, Barracuda Networks was cited as a leader based on key strengths including:
- Cost effective - Barracuda Networks' core strength is efficiently producing cost and functionally effective security solutions for organizations.
- Flexible deployment - Barracuda Networks offers cloud, on-premise appliances and virtual appliances, providing flexible deployment options â€" a key requirement cited by a majority of the 24 end users interviewed for the IDC MarketScape.
- Strong channel - Barracuda Networks has an expansive channel partner program including excellent sales and marketing strategies, which effectively reach target customers.
To view an excerpt of the IDC MarketScape, please visit:
IDC
MarketScape: Worldwide Web Security Products 2011-2012 Vendor
Analysis
About the Barracuda Web Filter
The Barracuda Web Filter is an integrated content
filtering, application blocking and malware
protection solution that is powerful, easy to use and
affordable for businesses of all sizes. It enforces Internet
usage policies by blocking access to websites and Internet
applications that are not related to business, and it easily
and completely eliminates spyware and other forms of malware.
For more, please visit https://www.barracudanetworks.com/products/webfilter.
About the Barracuda Web Security Service
The Barracuda Web Security Service is a cloud-based Web
security offering that protects users both in and out of the
workplace from malicious content. With complete management
and reporting in the cloud, administrators can enforce common
Internet usage policies across their organizations. Data
centers throughout the world can proxy traffic directly,
through integration with the Barracuda NG Firewall or through
software agents, to ensure that all traffic is inspected and
secured prior to reaching the users' Web browsers.
Optional hardware and virtual appliance gateways can provide
local policy enforcement, caching, acceleration and user
identification for larger premises. The Barracuda Web
Security Service features all-inclusive pricing so the
economics are the same for customers whether they choose any
combination of pure cloud, software agents, appliances or
virtual appliances in their deployments. For more, please
visit https://www.barracudanetworks.com/products/websecurityflex.
About Barracuda Networks Inc.
Barracuda Networks combines premises-based gateways and
software, virtual appliances, cloud services, and
sophisticated remote support to deliver comprehensive content
and network security, data protection and application
delivery solutions. The company's expansive product
portfolio includes offerings for protection against email and
Web threats as well as products that improve application
delivery and network access, message archiving, backup and
data protection. Coca-Cola, FedEx, Harvard University, IBM,
L'Oreal, and Europcar are among the more than 150,000
organizations protecting their IT infrastructures with
Barracuda Networks' range of affordable, easy-to-deploy
and manage solutions. Barracuda Networks is privately held
with its International Headquarters in Campbell,
California.https://www.barracudanetworks.com/.
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