We are a solution provider and Barracuda Essentials is one of the security products that we implement for our clients.
Easy to use and automatically adapts to changes in requirements
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are security and ease of use."
- "I would like to see some additional functionality in terms of employee monitoring, as part of a work-from-home security solution."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are security and ease of use.
This solution adapts to changes as required, which is important.
It is easy to customize compared to other products.
What needs improvement?
The email encryption could be improved.
I would like to see some additional functionality in terms of employee monitoring, as part of a work-from-home security solution. It would make the protection and capability more comprehensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been working with Barracuda Essentials for about a year.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have been using this product and it is quite stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. We support about 60 people who are using it, of which one or two are administrators and the remainder are end-users.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good and we have not had any challenges with them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to Barracuda, we worked with Symantec Email Security. After this, we tried Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection. We found Barracuda to be more efficient, easy to use, and customizable. Cost-wise, it is also better.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and it can be completed within a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Barracuda Essentials is better than some of the competing products.
What other advice do I have?
This is definitely a product that I recommend.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Security Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
A highly stable solution that protects users from spamming emails, phishing emails, and malicious attachments
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Barracuda Email Protection are flexibility and customization."
- "The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) could be improved visually."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to protect users' companies from spamming emails, phishing emails, malicious attachments and links, etc.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Barracuda Email Protection are flexibility and customization.
What needs improvement?
The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) could be improved visually. The solution should enable users to view more details in the dashboard.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Barracuda Email Protection for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
More than 2,000 users are using the solution in our customer's organization.
I rate Barracuda Email Protection a nine out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s technical support is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is very easy.
What about the implementation team?
Depending on how many domains you have to configure with Barracuda, the solution's deployment takes one to two hours maximum.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Barracuda Email Protection a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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The solution is highly scalable and competitively priced
What needs improvement?
The solution can be improved in terms of performance including web content filtering, and network configuration for better protection and enhanced functionality on mobile devices, including Android and iOS.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.I rate it an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is scalable. We have 2000 users for the solution. We plan to increase it by 20%.
How are customer service and support?
The support is customer-friendly.
How was the initial setup?
Deployment requires the involvement of one administrator.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is cheaper than other competitors.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have worked with Symantec.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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