Barracuda Web Security Gateway lets organizations benefit from online applications and tools without exposure to web-borne malware and viruses, lost user productivity, and misused bandwidth. As a comprehensive solution for web security and management, it unites award-winning spyware, malware, and virus protection with a powerful policy and reporting engine. Advanced features ensure that organizations adapt to emerging requirements like social-network regulation, remote filtering, and visibility into SSL-encrypted traffic.
Product | Market Share (%) |
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Barracuda Web Security and Filtering | 0.8% |
Cisco Umbrella | 16.7% |
Zscaler Internet Access | 14.5% |
Other | 68.0% |
Type | Title | Date | |
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Category | Secure Web Gateways (SWG) | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering vs Cisco Umbrella | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering vs Fortinet FortiGate SWG | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Barracuda Web Security and Filtering vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
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Cisco Umbrella | 4.4 | 16.7% | 97% | 121 interviewsAdd to research |
Zscaler Internet Access | 4.2 | 14.5% | 98% | 57 interviewsAdd to research |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 6 |
Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
Large Enterprise | 1 |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 26 |
Midsize Enterprise | 14 |
Large Enterprise | 41 |
Unlimited remote user licenses are included to enforce content and access policies for mobile and desktop devices outside of the corporate network. Barracuda Web Security Gateway is also available as a virtual appliance.
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering was previously known as Barracuda Web Security Gateway, Barracuda Web Filter.
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Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
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Assistant Product Manager at Mentholatum (Asia Pacific) Limited | 3.0 | I use Barracuda Web Security and Filtering primarily for blocking phishing emails, appreciating its flexible policy settings, but I wish it offered a Sandbox for link examination and more comprehensive email tracing. I've considered no other solutions. |
Manager, Systems, Information Technology at Icddr, b | 3.0 | We find Barracuda Web Security valuable for its effective website filtering and torrent blocking but see room for improvement in user-friendliness, reporting flexibility, and technological updates to compete with solutions like Cisco Umbrella for web security enhancements. |
CTO at GCET | 3.5 | I use Barracuda Web Security and Filtering to safeguard web applications both on-premises and in the cloud via Microsoft Azure. I appreciate its simplicity and ease of use, though improvement in customer support is needed. |
Director at Renfrew Victoria Hospital | 4.0 | We use Barracuda Web Security for its web-based cybersecurity features, benefiting from its cost-effective pricing compared to other solutions like Cisco Umbrella. However, it lacks off-site DNS filtering capabilities and struggles to block certain URLs. |
Director at Renfrew Victoria Hospital | 4.0 | I used Barracuda Web Security Gateway for web filtering and found it easy to manage due to its extensive range of checkboxes and configuration options. Although effective in blocking malicious content, the pricing could be improved for better value. |
IT Manager at a insurance company with 51-200 employees | 4.0 | I primarily use Barracuda Web Security Gateway for filtering staff web traffic and generating usage reports, which offers valuable insight and control. While effective, integration in Citrix environments needs improvement. The visible ROI stems from preventing access to malicious sites. |
CTO at GCET | 4.5 | No summary available |
Solutions Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees | 3.5 | No summary available |