The Barracuda NG Firewall team has just launched a new model specifically designed to protect branch offices. This is perfect for multi-site organizations that want to maintain the best possible security while managing infrastructure costs.
The new F280 includes everything you'd expect in a Barracuda NG Firewall:
- Security – All features of the latest Barracuda NG Firewall version 5.4.2 release including application detection, SSL interception, IPS and malware protection
- Flexibility – Direct, fast and secure access to Internet and private or public cloud resources
- Availability – 99.99 percent availability of all business-critical resources
- Connectivity -Integrated application aware WAN virtualization
- Mobility – Integrated wireless for mobile devices
- Control – Central management using Barracuda Control Center
More specifically, the F280 offers:
- 1.3 Gbps Firewall Throughput
- 310 Mbps VPN Throughput
- 450 Mbps IPS Throughput
- 100000 Concurrent Sessions
- 8500 New Session/s
And that's not all. In addition to all of the above, you can optionally add the following features:
- 3G USB Modem
- Barracuda Web Security Service
- Barracuda NG Web Filter
- Barracuda NG Malware Protection
- Barracuda NG SSL VPN and NAC
You can get more technical details from our Barracuda NG Firewall datasheet (pdf).
If you are looking for a way to extend next-gen firewall capabilities to your branch office, check out the new F280. You can get details on the product here, and order a risk-free 30-day trial here.
For more information on the Barracuda NG Firewall,
- Barracuda NG Firewall product page
- Barracuda Technical Library – product documentation
- Product blogs
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Unboxing a Barracuda NG Firewall F280, image courtesy of Barracuda partner Tredion ITC & Telecom
Christine Barry ist Senior Chief Blogger und Social Media Manager bei Barracuda. In dieser Rolle hilft sie, Barracuda-Geschichten zum Leben zu erwecken und die Kommunikation zwischen der Öffentlichkeit und den internen Barracuda-Teams zu erleichtern. Bevor sie zu Barracuda kam, war Christine über 15 Jahre lang als Außendiensttechnikerin und Projektmanagerin für K12- und KMU-Kunden tätig. Sie hat mehrere Abschlüsse in Technologie, einen Bachelor of Arts und einen Master of Business Administration. Sie ist Absolventin der University of Michigan.
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