Barracuda Email Threat Scanner vs CrowdStrike Falcon comparison

The compared Barracuda Networks and CrowdStrike solutions aren't in the same category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #56 in Anti-Malware Tools , and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. CrowdStrike is ranked #1 in XDR , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 11.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of CrowdStrike users who would recommend it.

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner

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100% willing to recommend

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97% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Anti-Malware Tools (56th)

CrowdStrike Falcon

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

136

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (1st), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is designed for Anti-Malware Tools and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, up 0.3% compared to last year.
CrowdStrike Falcon, on the other hand, focuses on Extended Detection and Response (XDR), holds 11.0% mindshare, down 17.4% since last year.

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Barracuda Email Threat Scanner	0.7%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint	10.6%
F-Secure Total	5.0%
Other	83.7%

Anti-Malware Tools

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon	11.0%
Wazuh	8.8%
Darktrace	6.9%
Other	73.3%

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Featured Reviews

Juan Mata

Manager, Information Technology at Friendly House

A highly scalable and easy-to-learn product that blocks phishing and spam emails

The product must improve the features associated with creating a blacklist. Currently, to add a content block, I have to go to a different screen. It seems cumbersome. The solution sells Impersonation as a separate product. I don’t see why it cannot be in the same product like other vendors have.

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Waleed Omar

Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University

Provides effective real-time threat detection with potential for cost optimization

Some features such as device control, firewall management, and file analysis are standalone products that we need to purchase separately. If these features came out of the box within the product, it would be much more beneficial for us. Other providers such as SentinelOne include these features in their base product. We attended a CrowdStrike Falcon event where they discussed some shallow AI features, but we cannot see these in our panel yet. We work with different solutions such as Darktrace and SocRadar, where AI features are automatically displayed in our dashboards after release. However, for CrowdStrike Falcon, we cannot see these features.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The main benefit that I am getting from this solution is that it filters almost 95% of my spam mail. Some spam mails bypass Barracuda Email Threat Scanner, but when I add those domains or addresses to the filter list, they get blocked. Some users on my premises do not understand which mail attachments or links should be opened. By filtering with Barracuda Email Threat Scanner, we are not getting any type of phishing mails. So, our infrastructure is safer, and as an IT person, I feel relaxed."

"It was easy to learn the product."

"The most valuable feature of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is the security it provides by delaying the delivery of suspicious emails until they can be reviewed inside the Barracuda control panel."

"The product provides good monitoring features."

"The most valuable feature is the activity dashboard because it gives you a holistic view of your environment from a security standpoint."

"It's very easy to set up."

"The threat intelligence is the most valuable feature."

"CrowdStrike Falcon offers a comprehensive dashboard that is highly effective in protecting against and blocking external infiltration attempts."

"The anomaly detection is the most valuable feature."

"The feature that I find to be the most valuable, is being able to look at the system analysis and being able to baseline what is installed on the system."

"The EDR is amazing and ease of integration with Splunk is a big plus. Integration with BigQuery is also a plus for me and workflow creation is easy. Overall, CrowdStrike Falcon is a great product."

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Cons

"If the price were lower, perhaps we could purchase our own."

"The product must improve the features associated with creating a blacklist."

"We had an incident last month where the PCs of one or two colleagues, who were outside of our factory and were using a defined network, got infected by some kind of malware. From their PCs, more than 1,000 mails were produced per hour, causing spamming on our mail server. Barracuda blocked the full mail communication. Only one to two accounts were compromised, and for that, Barracuda blocked all incoming and outgoing mails. It created a great problem for other users and our office activities. Our server was blocked for three days, which we did not expect. Technically, only one or two accounts should be blocked. When a domain or IP is blocked, communication becomes tough. It may be a configuration issue at our provider's end, where there was a mistake in configuring Barracuda. It could also be a problem related to Barracuda."

"The console is not user-friendly or visually appealing and has room for improvement."

"In the future release of CrowdStrike Falcon, they should add a sandbox feature."

"The solution isn't known in my market. The brand isn't as recognizable. Their shortcomings are more on the marketing side."

"The dashboard does not have the facility to export the reports in a PDF format, which I can quickly share with internal stakeholders."

"I would love to see more investment in Insight because CrowdStrike have an opportunity to potentially displace some of the vulnerability management vendors with the visibility they can see over time. I want to see them continue to evolve, e.g., what other things can they disrupt which are operational things we have to continue to do as an organization."

"I recommend that some deep-dive trainings are required for the NG SIEM, specifically for their next-generation SIEM module, as they need some basic trainings for that."

"The GUI can use improvement, it's cloud-based so sometimes the interface can be a bit slow. The interface could use a little bit more speed."

"The solution could improve the policies themselves."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is provided by our IT service provider, who also provides all the support. The licensing fee that we pay to our provider is $200 per month, that is, $1 per user. There is no additional cost. Before taking the subscription from our provider, I researched the market for Barracuda. The cost is between $5,000 to $8,000 for three years. After that, the same cost is there for renewal. If you have 200 to 500 users, it is better to take a subscription from a provider. If you have more than 500 users, then you can own the Barracuda server through the cloud or on-premises deployments. It is costly for a lesser number of users. If you increase the usage or the number of users, then the overall cost decreases. They can reduce the cost of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner for a small number of users. We could not and would not have used this solution if we had not got the renting or subscription option."

"The solution is a bit expensive."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

"This solution has a very competitive price."

"When comparing to Microsoft, CrowdStrike Falcon is more expensive."

"The more endpoints an organization adds the cheaper the cost."

"CrowdStrike Falcon is more expensive than other EDR solutions with similar features."

"Different components are additional price points. We got the components that were right for us, but other organizations may require more (or less) components to suit their needs."

"It's an expensive solution but you get a very good product for the price. Compared to other products, SentinelOne is definitely cheaper and the Microsoft E5 package is probably more expensive. Not many companies are willing to purchase CrowdStrike Falcon in Turkey due to the cost, but the market is changing."

"The cost of CrowdStrike Falcon could be reduced. It is quite expensive if you compare it to other solutions, such as Blue Coat, Symantec, McAfee, or Kaspersky."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Performing Arts

11%

Outsourcing Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	34
Large Enterprise	62

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CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

Overview

Find out what's hiding in your inbox.
It's critical to assess and understand your email security vulnerabilities. Using artificial intelligence and API integration with Office 365, the Barracuda Email Threat Scanner quickly and effectively finds social engineering attacks currently sitting in your mailboxes.

Barracuda Networks

CrowdStrike Falcon offers robust endpoint protection and threat detection, leveraging cloud-native architecture and AI-driven capabilities for advanced security. Its design ensures minimal system impact, making it a preferred choice for organizations seeking efficient protection solutions.

CrowdStrike Falcon provides comprehensive security features, including endpoint detection and response, real-time threat insights, and advanced AI-driven detection mechanisms. Its cloud-native architecture facilitates effortless scalability and seamless integration with cloud services, securing endpoints, servers, and roaming users. While Falcon delivers strong threat intelligence and automated detection, it faces challenges in operating system compatibility, reports require enhancements, and integration with some technologies is limited. High pricing and occasional false positives are noted areas for improvement, along with expanded support for older systems.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon?

Endpoint Detection and Response: Offers real-time threat tracking and quick reaction capabilities.
AI-Driven Threat Detection: Utilizes machine learning for identifying sophisticated threats.
Cloud-Native Architecture: Ensures seamless scalability and integration with cloud platforms.
Lightweight Design: Minimizes impact on system performance for efficient operation.
Remote Access and Isolation: Facilitates remote endpoint management and network protection.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Comprehensive Dashboards: Provides detailed insights for informed decision-making.
Scalability: Handles expansion effortlessly as organizational needs grow.
Threat Intelligence: Enhances security strategies with robust data.
Reduced Resource Consumption: Operates efficiently, saving on system resources.

In industries requiring fortified cybersecurity measures, CrowdStrike Falcon is deployed for endpoint protection and incident response. It offers advanced threat defense and integrates well with cloud services, making it a suitable replacement for traditional antivirus solutions. For sectors engaging in forensic investigations and real-time malware defense, Falcon's capabilities align with their security demands, serving industries from healthcare to finance.

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