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Barracuda Networks Launches Barracuda SSL VPN Following Acquisition of Reputable SSL VPN Provider
2008-11-18
New Product to Leverage 3SP?s Commercial SSL Explorer Technology in an
Easy-to-Use Appliance
CSI 2008, Washington D.C., Nov. 17, 2008 ? (Booth # 217) Barracuda
Networks Inc. today launched the Barracuda SSL VPN following the acquisition of
3SP, maker of the popular SSL Explorer solution. The new Barracuda SSL VPN will
combine 3SP?s proven technology with Barracuda Networks? expertise in delivering
trusted security solutions that are affordable for organizations of all sizes
and business types.
?The 3SP technology is a strong complement to our existing network security
product portfolio, so this acquisition was a natural fit for us,? said Dean
Drako, president and CEO of Barracuda Networks. ?We believe Barracuda Networks?
expansive channel reach and strong worldwide reputation, especially in the SMB
market, will enable us to quickly emerge as a leading SSL VPN provider.?
Complete Security for Remote Access
The Barracuda SSL VPN is an integrated hardware and software solution enabling
secure, clientless remote access to internal network resources from any Web
browser. Designed for access by remote or mobile workers, the Barracuda SSL VPN
provides customers with comprehensive access control to internal network shares,
internal Web sites, and other intranet applications. The Barracuda SSL VPN
integrates with third-party authentication mechanisms to control user access
levels and provide single sign-on.
?While the benefits of clientless deployment and an end user remote access
portal are often well understood, we find it surprising that SSL VPN technology
has not been as readily adopted by mid-sized organizations,? said Stephen Pao,
vice president of product management for Barracuda Networks. ?As with all
Barracuda Networks solutions, we have optimized the delivery of a very
sophisticated technology in an easy to use and deploy form factor suitable for
organizations of any size.?
In addition to simplifying remote access connectivity, the Barracuda SSL VPN
also enables administrators to tightly control user access through a range of
authentication mechanisms, including third-party authentication services such as
Active Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS. Further, administrators can layer security
by enforcing the use of PIN numbers, hardware tokens, client certificates and
other secure authentication mechanisms.
?Comprehensive security and auditing features allow administrators to easily
monitor resource access and enforce granular user and group access to
applications and services,? said Pao.
The Barracuda SSL VPN also leverages trusted virus and threat protections
available with other Barracuda Networks products. Any files uploaded during a
VPN session to network file shares or internal Web sites are scanned for viruses
and other malware to prevent infections of critical network resources. The
latest virus and application definitions are delivered to the Barracuda SSL VPN
on a continuous basis via the Barracuda Energize Updates subscription.
Continued Support for 3SP Customers
3SP, a company based in Nottingham, UK, developed the free and open source SSL
Explorer technology, which has had over 275,000 downloads of the main product
distribution since it was released in August 2004. In addition, the
award-winning SSL Explorer Enterprise commercial solution has hundreds of
customers worldwide. As part of the acquisition, Barracuda Networks will
continue to support all 3SP customers. Barracuda Networks also plans to increase
investment in product development in SSL VPN technology and all of 3SP?s
employees have joined the Barracuda Networks team.
This acquisition is the second successful corporate acquisition for Barracuda
Networks in November 2008. Earlier this month, the company announced the
acquisition of BitLeap, an innovative provider of local and offsite data backup
and disaster recovery solutions, and the subsequent launch of the Barracuda
Backup Service in North America.
Pricing and Availability
Barracuda SSL VPN is available in three models with prices starting at $1,499
with no per user fees. International pricing and availability varies depending
on region. For more information, please visit
www.barracudanetworks.com/sslvpn.
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