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Barracuda Web Application Firewall Enhances Protection Against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks | |
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 02:22:33 PM | |
Campbell, Calif. (May 15, 2013) - Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading provider of security and storage solutions, today announced the latest Barracuda Web Application Firewall, version 7.8, specifically aimed at reducing the impact of automated attack attempts from botnets. Automated botnet attacks recently have gained notoriety for targeting major banks and web platforms like WordPress. While the overall number of attacks has stayed consistent, the dramatic increase in the ferocity and duration of these attacks demonstrates the need to deploy advanced protection. Barracuda Web Application Firewall provides advanced DDoS protection that spans the network and application layer. It has the ability to control traffic based on geographic regions, IP addresses, and client types, allowing administrators to throttle or block malicious requests. With the new version, Barracuda has added several significant new capabilities designed to secure applications against advanced DDoS attacks:
"Securing applications against automated attacks can be tedious when done manually," said Steve Pao, GM Security at Barracuda Networks. "With the Barracuda Web Application Firewall, protections can be implemented operationally without coding changes, avoiding the costs and risks often associated with those types of changes." In addition to these advanced security capabilities, a number of management and performance enhancements have been added to the firmware release, including:
Availability and Pricing: Barracuda Web Application Firewall version 7.8 is available immediately at no additional charge to existing customers on the current hardware platform with an active Energize Update subscription or with an active virtual appliance license. Barracuda Web Application Firewall pricing in North America ranges from US$4,999 to US$61,599 depending on model, with no per user fees. International pricing and availability varies based on region. |