Industry analysts have estimated that 30-40% of Internet usage in the workplace is not related to business. Personal Web browsing and Internet application usage not only result in lost productivity but also foster vulnerabilities to spyware and virus infections. The Barracuda Web Filter (previously known as the Barracuda Spyware Firewall) protects the network and enforces organizational Internet usage policies through content filtering, application blocking, and best-of-breed spyware protection. Most spyware is installed onto computers without the user's knowledge or consent. The Barracuda Web Filter blocks these types of installations, also known as drive-by installs or downloads, as well as any installation from known spyware Web Sites. The Barracuda Web Filter also secures the organization against existing spyware installations by detecting any spyware access to the Internet, notifying the administrator, and facilitating its removal.

Setup is quick and easy, with an intuitive web based administration console. With Barracuda Networks Energize Updates, the Barracuda Web Filter is continuously updated with the latest spyware definition files every hour keeping maintenance to the unit at a minimum and eliminating administrative overhead. Updates are provided by Barracuda Central where engineers work around the clock monitoring the Internet for trends in spyware and virus threats.

The Barracuda Web Filter combines preventative, reactive, and proactive measures to form a complete anti-spyware solution. The Web Filter Firewall:

Stops spyware downloads (including drive-by downloads)

Stops virus downloads

Blocks access to spyware Web Sites

Detects spyware access to the Internet

Facilitates spyware removal

Block offensive Web Sites

Spyware is a problem that is as serious as the computer virus problem. Aside from Spyware being a complete invasion of privacy, it induces severe performance problems on your computers, can generate pop up advertisements on your PC, and requires time and money to fix. In the worst cases, Spyware will even require a Windows reinstall in order to get rid of it. For many organizations, a loss of PC usage has a cost easily surpassing the cost of simple prevention.

For More Information: Barracuda Web Filter Datasheet


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