Barracuda Networks, a provider of cloud-connected security and storage solutions, has reported that the latest release of the Barracuda Web Application Firewall, version 7.9, extends Microsoft Azure support with automated provisioning and configuration. "Customers today are looking to reduce time and costs associated with bringing applications online, and having our solutions available as part of the Azure Gallery simplifies the process of migrating those applications to the cloud in a secure fashion," said Michael Hughes, SVP Worldwide Sales at Barracuda. "For many of our customers, these applications are their business, meaning they have to be available, secure, and provide a great user experience. As one of the first Microsoft Azure Certified partners, we see tremendous opportunity with Microsoft Azure to be able to seamlessly deliver the security, value, and peace of mind to our enterprise customers."
The company notes that migrating applications or workloads to the cloud presents new opportunities and new challenges, and security prioritisation is critical. The Barracuda Web Application Firewall version 7.9, available in the Azure Gallery as part of the new Microsoft Azure Certified programme, features predefined security templates for web applications and third-party packaged applications like Microsoft SharePoint. In addition to the enhanced public cloud support, the new Barracuda Web Application Firewall version 7.9 includes improved reporting and notification, increased application security, and a new infrastructure for templates. Highlights include:Robust Reporting – offers more than 40 ready-to-use reports, including geographical breakdown, and allows administrators to filter reports by security and traffic events, or by timeframe, services and top countURL Encryption – encrypts every URL within the response body before sending to clients, never exposing those URLs externally, and provides a mechanism for forceful browsing preventionSSL Enhancements – supports Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) associated ciphersNew Templates Module – includes a new wizard-based user interface for creating and using configuration templates for virtually any object or policy in the systemUser Access Control – allows for user authentication across multiple domains and dual authentication against LDAP and RSA SecurID / Radius with one time password (OTP)
Barracuda recently announced virtual license portability, which offers customers the ability to transfer virtual solutions from a public cloud to their private cloud environment, or between public cloud services – at no additional cost. This new virtual license portability further simplifies an organisation's migration by enabling hybrid cloud deployments across private and public cloud environments.
Barracuda Web Application Firewall version 7.9 is available immediately at no additional charge to existing customers on the current hardware platform with an active Energize Updates subscription or with an active virtual appliance license. Barracuda Web Application Firewall pricing ranges from a list price* of US$4,999 to US$61,599 depending on model, with no per user fees.
The Barracuda Web Application Firewall for Microsoft Azure is available today in the Azure Gallery as part of the new Microsoft Azure Certified programme. The Bring Your Own License one-year subscriptions start at a list price* of US$5,199.According to Gartner, nearly 50% of large enterprises will likely have hybrid cloud deployments by the end of 2017. IDC also predicts that by 2017, nearly US$1 of every US$5 spent on applications will be consumed via the cloud. *International pricing and availability vary based on region.
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