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Barracuda Vulnerability Manager [EOL] vs Barracuda Web Application Firewall comparison

The compared Barracuda Vulnerability Manager [EOL] and Barracuda Web Application Firewall solutions aren't in the same category. Barracuda Web Application Firewall is ranked #17 in WAF , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Barracuda Web Application Firewall users are willing to recommend the solution.
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it_user566739 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Product Manager ( HP EG Enterprise ) at Ingram Micro
Dec 07, 2016
Imperva WAF vs. Barracuda: Which One is Better?
To prevent OWASP TOP 10 (SQL Injection, XSS, XSFR...etc) attacks, stop L7 DDoS like SlowLoris and HeavyURL, protect against web fraud, phishing and endpoint malware (Dridex) on endpoint machines outside administrative control, secure application API's, the option to deploy as a managed service in the cloud and available on premises, use DAST integration for policy building with Qualys, Cenzic, Appscan and Whitehat, as well as at the same time provide market leading encryption support for the latest ECC cyphers, network firewalling, Identity and Access Management, Forward Proxy, Global and Local load balancing, DDoS mitigation on premises and in the cloud from layers 3-7 there really can be only one vendor. F5
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Director Information Technology at College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
Has protected our legacy applications effectively but has required constant manual filtering due to false positives
I assess the effectiveness of the machine learning-driven threat detection in Barracuda Web Application Firewall as sometimes behaving abnormally, often showing me false positive attacks, so I have to fix these attacks from time to time. From a stability point of view, I would definitely rate Barracuda Web Application Firewall a seven out of ten. There is definitely some room for improvement; nothing is perfect in the world. I am not satisfied with the technical support from Barracuda. I am somewhat disappointed with the technical support that I have received so far. Whenever I generate a ticket for my problem, it goes to the Indian support team, and they all the time start with the most junior team member, consuming all my precious time. At the end, I have to close that ticket without any satisfactory solution. I have complained that they should shift my support to any other region because I don't need Indian support; they are simply pathetic and not up to mark. To improve Barracuda Web Application Firewall, customers should be given ongoing training opportunities regarding the product and its features. I am not familiar with many features that are available, only using those which are necessary for my applications. I believe Barracuda must provide clearer product information or training sessions to make it more user-friendly, as sometimes its interface can be rigid and lacking in helpful resources or user tutorials about its features. For it to get closer to a ten, I think advanced reporting is missing because, as I mentioned earlier, there are many false positive events being recorded. Often, when I analyze these attacks, they turn out to be genuine customers or users interacting with my product, but Barracuda tags them as attackers. Reducing false positives must be a priority.
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it_user566739 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user566739
Product Manager ( HP EG Enterprise ) at Ingram Micro
Dec 8, 2016
Dec 8, 2016
Imperva WAF vs. Barracuda: Which One is Better?
To prevent OWASP TOP 10 (SQL Injection, XSS, XSFR...etc) attacks, stop L7 DDoS like SlowLoris and HeavyURL, protect against web fraud, phishing and endpoint malware (Dridex) on endpoint machines outside administrative control, secure application API's, the option to deploy as a managed service in the cloud and available on premises, use DAST integration for policy building with Qualys, Cenzic, ...
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it_user307584 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Sr Director of Sales Nordics, Russian Federation, Eurasia & CiS at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Dec 7, 2016
Today i would say Barracuda is the better WAF based on that Imperva Dev slowed down over the last two years and the customers give bad feedback on the support, but there is a newer generation of WAF´s in the market that is better than Imperva and Barracuda, both in performance and price, PT application firewall, the only visionary in the GMQ
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it_user476577 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Dec 7, 2016
Neither. F5 Networks Sent from my iPhone
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What is your primary use case for Barracuda Web Application Firewall?
I have been working with Barracuda Web Application Firewall for more than almost three and a half years. Its main use case is to provide security to applications, to strengthen their security polic...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Web Application Firewall?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Barracuda Web Application Firewall are reasonable. They are competitive when compared to other vendors including F5 and Imperva, who tend to have higher p...
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What needs improvement with Barracuda Web Application Firewall?
The areas where it could be better are in security profiles, where a single service can have only one policy. There is no feature to add multiple security policies for separate endpoints within the...
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Overview

Most organizations are rightly concerned about web attacks disrupting their systems, applications, networked devices and other infrastructure components. Whether you are running a global enterprise or a small business, vulnerabilities in web applications can lead to costly data breaches that can adversely impact business operations as well as erode customer trust. Furthermore, maintaining web application security can be complex and expensive, especially for IT constrained organizations. Fortunately, the Barracuda Vulnerability Manager combined with the Barracuda Web Application Firewall can help you easily identify vulnerabilities and automatically secure your web application infrastructure.

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Barracuda Web Application Firewall combines advanced bot management, DDoS protection, and real-time threat detection for enhanced application security, making it a popular choice for safeguarding web environments.

Organizations rely on Barracuda Web Application Firewall for its robust features, including automatic security updates and comprehensive technical support. It offers a user-friendly interface, though improvements are needed in scalability and false positive reduction. It is widely used to enhance security against DDoS attacks, cross-site scripting, SQL injections, and malicious bots. Suitable for Azure environments, it manages legitimate traffic and ensures OWASP compliance across cloud and data centers.

What are the top features of Barracuda Web Application Firewall?
  • Advanced Bot Management: Protects against malicious bot activity through intelligent detection.
  • DDoS Protection: Offers defenses against Distributed Denial of Service attacks.
  • Automatic Security Updates: Keeps protections current with auto updates.
  • Real-Time Threat Detection and Reporting: Monitors and reports threats immediately for rapid response.
  • Content Filtering and URL Encryption: Secures traffic with robust content inspection and URL encryption.
  • Traffic Management: Ensures efficient traffic handling and stability.
What benefits should be noted in reviews?
  • Enhanced Security: Strong protection against a wide range of web threats.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies configuration and management tasks.
  • Comprehensive Support: Access to technical support for rapid issue resolution.
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Immediate detection and reporting enhance threat management.

Barracuda Web Application Firewall is implemented in industries like cloud and banking for its compliance capabilities and threat protection. It supports web applications through traffic filtering, server protection, and content inspection in hosting environments.

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