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Barracuda SecureEdge vs CloudLock comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 19, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Barracuda SecureEdge
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA as a Service (14th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (12th)
CloudLock
Ranking in Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
23rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) category, the mindshare of Barracuda SecureEdge is 1.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CloudLock is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Barracuda SecureEdge1.6%
CloudLock0.9%
Other97.5%
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2875869 - PeerSpot reviewer
OT Cybersecurity Analyst at a government with 10,001+ employees
Unified zero-trust platform has secured remote branches and improved daily threat protection
The product has almost covered everything on my side, and no additional things are needed. However, one thing I would add is that because I was in the IT industry before, we are using this product, but I want to get more features in respect to the ICS and OT environment because this ICS environment is a critical environment. OT security is a critical one. Does Barracuda have some use cases in the ICS industry? Because in the ICS industry, remote VPN is very essential. Contractors and legitimate users who are taking remote access from outside the world into the ICS environment are a concern, so I want to know how Barracuda helps us in the ICS environment. I am familiar with the IT side, but I want to know how Barracuda SecureEdge facilitates in an OT environment and whether it supports the ICS security protocol or not. I know about many use cases for Barracuda SecureEdge in the IT industry, but if Barracuda's security could move towards OT cybersecurity, it would be very beneficial. In the ICS industries, remote access is one of the weakest links in the organization, so if Barracuda's security team could provide some use cases on how to secure the remote access of contractors and remote users who are facilitating utilities like energy sectors and water treatment plants, it would give a very good edge to Barracuda's security team. The main focus is on OT and ICS support. Apart from this, it would be beneficial to go more in-depth into the OT and ICS environment and also update the documentation that supports the ICS environment, as ICS has different types of protocols and mechanisms.
reviewer779877 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer with 501-1,000 employees
Screens sensitive data but it should be a bigger part of an end-user device
The only improvement is that it has to be a bigger part of an end-user device. It should look at how endpoints appear on the EDR rather than creating an API to integrate into the agent app which need additional development effort. We have to integrate the source code into the system endpoint and make it as part of the connected app.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Barracuda SecureEdge has provided a good balance of security, connectivity and ease of management."
"My advice to others looking into using Barracuda SecureEdge is that if the product meets your requirements and provides a unified platform to manage networking as well as security, then Barracuda SecureEdge is one of the best options in terms of pricing and administrative management of this product."
"Overall, it has improved productivity for both our IT team and end-users while strengthening our organization's security and network management capabilities."
"I have seen specific outcomes since using Barracuda SecureEdge, such as tool consolidation that combines multiple tools like VPN, firewall, secure web gateway, and SD-WAN into one solution, resulting in around a twenty to thirty percent reduction in security tool costs, improved operational efficiency, and increased efficiency around twenty-five to forty percent."
"Overall, it has strengthened our security posture and improved the business's operational efficiency significantly."
"What I appreciate about Barracuda SecureEdge is the next-generation firewall capability."
"I like CloudLock because when data gets sent out, I do not want it to get out of the environment. In today's world, a lot of users will remotely use the application. It screens all of the sensitive data. That data will really be as part of the environment that you do not want it to be part of. CloudLock is protection for sensitive data."
"I like CloudLock because when data gets sent out, I do not want it to get out of the environment."
"It allows us to know where sensitive data is really stored and offers the ability to quarantine based on data types and sharing criteria."
"CloudLock is a great solution if you use multiple cloud systems like Google, Salesforce, AWS, and so on, because you can scan all systems with one tool."
"It is a good CASB solution for protection of collaboration of content."
"The cloud infrastructure is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The solution is very stable and reliable."
 

Cons

"Compared to leading SASE vendors, Barracuda SecureEdge is still evolving and lacks some advanced features and integration depth that may require evaluating for large and global enterprises."
"Because of AI, you cannot rely on it one hundred percent. Barracuda makes decisions based on AI capabilities, so sometimes actual threats are detected while sometimes false negatives occur."
"Nothing major comes to mind about improving Barracuda SecureEdge. If I had to suggest something, I would like to see more customizable reporting and a few additional troubleshooting tools."
"The management of Barracuda SecureEdge is an area for improvement. The GUI is not very appropriate and is not easy to use."
"The main area for improvement for Barracuda SecureEdge would be more advanced reporting and analytics, additional documentation for complex deployments and further simplification for some advanced configuration workflows."
"The solution needs to have better integration capabilities. I have a lot of customers asking about how they can integrate it better."
"The only improvement is that it has to be a bigger part of an end-user device. It should look at how endpoints appear on the EDR rather than creating a separate agent. We have to integrate the source code into the system endpoint and make it an agent."
"Like all CASB products, this product also needs to expand its capabilities and features in order to increase scope of application."
"As long as this issue exists, CloudLock or any other product is only a band-aid solution."
"The only improvement is that it has to be a bigger part of an end-user device."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
19%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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Company Size

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Small Business5
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda SecureEdge?
I'm not directly involved in the purchasing decision, so I cannot comment on exact pricing figures. However, from an operational standpoint, Barracuda SecureEdge has provided good value for the fun...
What needs improvement with Barracuda SecureEdge?
The product has almost covered everything on my side, and no additional things are needed. However, one thing I would add is that because I was in the IT industry before, we are using this product,...
What is your primary use case for Barracuda SecureEdge?
My main use case for Barracuda SecureEdge is a scenario in which we have a head office and some branches that need it. From the offices and from remote users who want to access some applications, w...
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Sample Customers

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Dominion Enterprises, Quality Distribution, Clark Construction Group LLC, Ahold, Middlesex Hospital, Austin Community College (ACC), Dominion Enterprises, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Oakland Unified School District, Sunnova, Damballa, Financial Times, Boise State University
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