Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Advanced email security for on-premises environments.
Overview
The Barracuda Email Security Gateway is a physical or virtual appliance that provides comprehensive protection against email-borne threats. In addition to antivirus, anti-spam, and anti-phishing capabilities, it includes a robust, policy-based email encryption feature. It uses a cloud-based service, the Barracuda Message Center, to handle the encryption, storage, and viewing of secure messages for recipients.
✨ Key Features
- Inbound and outbound email filtering
- Policy-based email encryption
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Cloud-based secure portal (Barracuda Message Center)
- Agentless encryption (no software for recipients)
- Advanced Threat Protection (Sandboxing)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Offers a wide range of deployment options (physical, virtual, cloud)
- Known for being easy to deploy and manage
- Comprehensive feature set in a single appliance
Unique Value: Barracuda provides a powerful, all-in-one email security gateway with integrated encryption that is easy to deploy and manage, offering great value for mid-market organizations.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Companies in industries with strict data sovereignty rules needing an on-premise solution
- Schools and government agencies filtering and securing their email traffic
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Cloud-native businesses that do not want to manage an appliance
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to cloud-only solutions, Barracuda provides the flexibility of on-premise or virtual deployment, which is critical for organizations with specific data residency or control requirements.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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