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Overview
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The Barracuda IM Firewall combines an internal IM server and client with management and security measures to form the most complete instant messaging solution available. The Barracuda IM Firewall provides: - IM traffic identification and logging
- Public IM access controls
- Virus scanning of all incoming messages and files
- File transfer management
- Keyword notification and content management
- A private and secure IM server and client solution
- Access to internal and all public IM networks from a single client
Most IM products provide either an IM server for secure internal instant messaging within your organization, or an IM gateway to identify, log, and report on existing IM traffic. The Barracuda Instant Messaging Firewall is a secure IM server with a feature rich IM management solution in an appliance format. This two-tiered approach provides organisations not just a fix, but a complete solution.
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Features & Benefits
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IM Gateway The Barracuda IM Firewall provides IM gateway features allowing simple and rapid installation and management of public IM traffic on a network. Upon installation the Barracuda IM Firewall will begin identifying and logging IM traffic to its internal database for future viewing or auditing. Control of public IM services such as AOL, Yahoo, and MSN has become essential in order to maintain network security, message confidentiality, and protection against viruses. The Barracuda IM Firewall provides the ability to log or block public IM services, scan public IM traffic for viruses, and manage the identities of public IM users on your network. IM Server The integrated Instant Messaging server provides companies with a secure internal IM network. Internal messages need never leave the corporate network, and are protected by industry-leading 256-bit encryption. The Barracuda IM Client provided with the product comes with client rollout and roster management tools, and is easy to install and deploy.
Security The Barracuda IM Firewall offers one of the highest levels of message encryption available on any IM product. Its 256-bit message encryption ensures that your corporate messages remain private as long as you are using the Barracuda IM Client. The client provides users security even outside their corporate network from anywhere on the Internet.
Logging/Reporting With the Barracuda IM Firewall all instant messaging traffic on your network is logged, including group chat sessions and file transfers. All logs are stored on the appliance and can be easily backed up or exported.
Keyword Tools Keyword notification and content management tools ensure that your users are adhering to your internal policies and government compliance regulations. Keywords, phrases, and regular expressions can be identified, removed, or blocked entirely within IM conversations. If a policy violation is committed, the appropriate parties can be notified via email or IM. All policy violations are logged and noted.
Central Administration The Barracuda IM Firewall features an easy-to-use Web interface allowing for easy and cost effective administration. The Web interface allows you to define, manage and control corporate IM policies from one central place.
- Barracuda Energize Updates - A team of security engineers at Barracuda Central continuously monitors the Internet for trends in IM and virus attacks. As they detect trends, updates are created for the Barracuda IM Firewall. The Barracuda IM Firewall is then automatically updated with new IM rules for managing public IM protocols and services and virus definitions. These updates require zero administration and ensure that your network has comprehensive and accurate protection.
- Logs and Graphical Reports System - Administrators can view logs or generate graphical reports to provide visibility within the organization. The Barracuda IM Firewall can provide information on IM conversations, public IM access, file transfers, presence, viruses, and more.
- No Per User Charges - Barracuda IM Firewall pricing is simple. Each Barracuda IM Firewall is designed to handle an approximate number of users. The Barracuda IM Firewall includes a robust feature set at one fixed price with no per user charges. This means the system administrator no longer has to worry about keeping track of new accounts.
LDAP Integration The Barracuda IM Firewall integrates seamlessly with any LDAP compliant directory servers including Microsoft Active Directory, Novell eDirectory, Lotus Domino, and Open LDAP. Once the directory server is integrated, the Barracuda IM Firewall can manage policies using LDAP users and groups. Rollout Tools Rolling out and installing the Barracuda IM Client software is simple. Administrators can choose to roll the client out to users via an email containing username and password information, a download link for the client, and installation instructions. Installation is fast and easy, and can be performed by your end users in three clicks. The zero configuration installer automatically knows the name of the server to which that user will connect. Additionally, contact lists can be automatically populated using the Barracuda Roster Push tool, providing administrators the ability to populate their users’ contact lists before first log on, or when an employee joins or leaves the organization.
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Specifications
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| Model Comparison | Model 220 | Model 320 | Model 420 | Model 620 | Model 820 | | | | | | | | | CAPACITY* | | | | | | | Max Users | 200 | 500 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 7,000 | | | | | | | | | HARDWARE | | | | | | | Rackmount Chassis | 1U Mini | 1U Mini | 1U Mini | 1U Fullsize | 2U Fullsize | | Dimensions (in.) | 16.8x1.7x14 | 16.8x1.7x14 | 16.8x1.7x14 | 16.8x1.7x22.6 | 17.4x3.5x25.5 | | Dimensions (cm.) | 42.7x4.3x35.6 | 42.7x4.3x35.6 | 42.7x4.3x35.6 | 42.7x4.3x57.4 | 44.2x8.9x64.8 | | Weight (lbs. /kg.) | 12 / 5.4 | 12 / 5.4 | 12 / 5.4 | 26 / 11.8 | 46 / 20.9 | | Ethernet | 1 x 10/100 | 1 x 10/100 | 1 x 10/100 | 2 x Gigabit | 2 x Gigabit | | Ethernet Passthrough** | 1 x 10/100 | 1 x 10/100 | 1 x 10/100 | 1 x Gigabit | 1 x Gigabit | | AC Input Current (Amps) | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 3.5 | | Redundant Disk Array (RAID) | | | |  | Hot Swap | | Redundant Power Supply | | | | | Hot Swap | | ECC Memory | | | | | | | | | | | | | | FEATURES | | | | | | | Hardened and Secure OS | | | | | | | Capture and Manage Public IM | | | | | | | Internal Secure IM Server/Client | | | | | | | Centralized Policy Management | | | | | | | Keyword Notification | | | | | | | Secure File Transfer | | | | | | | Disclaimers | | | | | | | LDAP and Active Directory Support | | | | | | | Per User and Group Access Control | | | | | | | Ethernet Bypass Hardware | | | | | | | Customizable Branding | | | | | |
*Capacity depends on enviroment and selected options. **Each ethernet passthrough has two ethernet jacks. |
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Associated Products
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Barracuda Load Balancer
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Barracuda Message Archiver
The Barracuda Message Archiver is the perfect solution to keeping track of all email messages sent to and from the network. It is the ultimate tool to keep good records of any message for all purposes. |
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Barracuda Spam Firewall
The Barracuda Spam Firewall is an integrated hardware and software solution for complete protection of your email server. It provides a powerful, easy to use, and affordable solution to eliminating spam and virus from your organisation. |
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Barracuda Web Filter
Barracuda Web Filter Overview
The Barracuda Web Filter is an integrated anti-spyware and content filtering solution that is powerful, easy to use, and affordable for businesses of all sizes. It easily and completely eliminates spyware and other forms of malware from your organisation. No more productivity loss trying to repair computers or make computers usable again.
Powerful, Enterprise-Class Solution
The Barracuda Web Filter combines preventative, reactive, and proactive measures to form a complete anti-spyware solution. The Barracuda Web Filter:
- Stops spyware downloads (including drive-by downloads)
- Stops virus downloads
- Blocks access to spyware websites
- Detects spyware access to the Internet
- Facilitates spyware removal
- Block offensive websites
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