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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall pros and cons

4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall effectively controls in/out Internet traffic and prevents unauthorized data transfers, offering enhanced security features like encryption and access controls.
Integration with LDAP or Active Directory allows seamless permission management and differentiation between external and internal access, ensuring a streamlined operational setup.
Equipped with powerful features such as antivirus protection, anti-DDoS, and IPS, Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers robust protection against threats and efficiently blocks malware and spam.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall provides centralized management for distributed environments, allowing quick application of settings across the network and enabling efficient management of big environments with fewer resources.
The VPN capabilities, encompassing features like TINA and SSL VPN without licensing limits, facilitate secure remote access, enhancing overall networking flexibility.

CONS

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall lacks a reports module and relies on a satellite application for detailed reporting.
There are issues with licensing, as some aspects are challenging, like requiring licenses for both firewalls in an active-passive setup.
Performance can be underpowered if all available add-on features are used; careful sizing of the unit is necessary.
Usage of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall can lead to committing and access lock issues, impacting administration efficiency.
Email filtering is sometimes unreliable, letting through emails incorrectly categorized as safe but malicious.
 

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Pros review quotes

DV
System & Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Jan 21, 2018
We use Barracuda NG Firewall as a border firewall. We trough it to control all in/out Internet traffic.
GD
Network Administrator at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Feb 20, 2018
Add-on features such as Virus Scanning, ATP, and web filtering add another level of protection and block malware before it gets to the end user.
it_user549963 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at let's-ConnectIndia
Feb 21, 2018
Enables us to define user application-level access, so our customers can work anytime from anywhere.
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TR
Director at TT-Repair
Jun 18, 2018
Inbound and outbound traffic analysis, rule creation wizard, and the GUI portal are among the key features.
Director854e - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of IT at Superfeet Worldwide, Inc.
Dec 11, 2018
We enjoy the reduction in terms of labor.
SystemAdbe1b - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Dec 11, 2018
Barracuda is very prompt at blocking any new spam which comes out.
RO
System Engineer at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 23, 2019
The most valuable feature for us is the ability to offer firewall support to our clients.
HT
Business Systems Manager at ACT Pipe & Supply, Inc.
May 29, 2019
The most valuable features are SD-WAN, URL filtering, IPS, and virus scanning.
VL
Consultant with 51-200 employees
Aug 26, 2019
The features I find most valuable is the VPN and the fact that we can apply our policies to the program.
RO
Consultant at IEEE
Feb 9, 2020
Scalability is good; the company wants to be able to handle large customers.
 

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Cons review quotes

DV
System & Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Jan 21, 2018
​Sometimes we have a need for detailed reports. Barracuda NG Firewall does not have a reports module and uses a satellite application.
GD
Network Administrator at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Feb 20, 2018
Can be underpowered if you choose to use all available add-on features. Just be careful when sizing your unit. Make sure you take into account what features you will be turning on, and work with your sales rep to get the model that can handle that load.
it_user549963 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at let's-ConnectIndia
Feb 21, 2018
It's a little bit complex in terms of handling. If you implement a change, there is a specific point where you have to commit it. It's not like you just push a button and it's always committed. If you don't know to check whether your commit command has been executed or not... that is something Barracuda needs to work on.
Learn what your peers think about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
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TR
Director at TT-Repair
Jun 18, 2018
A rule for email announcements, when configured hits occur, would be a great improvement for a more efficient experience.
Director854e - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of IT at Superfeet Worldwide, Inc.
Dec 11, 2018
The usability for the administrator's experience needs improvement. My system administrator has some questions about its overall connectivity and flexibility.
SystemAdbe1b - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Dec 11, 2018
To start working with spam, it takes a while because the product has to see that multiple emails are coming in with all the spam. If it could reduce that amount of time, then we would reduce the amount of users who are receiving spam.
RO
System Engineer at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 23, 2019
We would like to see a solution that is focused on container deployment, which is very important right now.
HT
Business Systems Manager at ACT Pipe & Supply, Inc.
May 29, 2019
The technical manuals, at times, have images that don't match the actual screens and are not always as clear as they could be on the configuration.
VL
Consultant with 51-200 employees
Aug 26, 2019
I would like to see a more user-friendly dashboard and an easier interface.
RO
Consultant at IEEE
Feb 9, 2020
If you experience an attack it can take a very long time to find a solution.