Barracuda Networks BYF910A555 - Web FLT 910 with 5-Year EU IR PS

Spyware and Virus Protection The Barracuda Web Filter uses a continually updated database to identify and block access to sites known to host spyware and viruses. It also detects installed spyware trying to access the Internet. Upon discovery it blocks the spyware activity and notifies the administrator. By using dual-layer virus blocking decompressing archives and blocking file types the antivirus engine in the Barracuda Web Filter protects networks from aggressive viruses. Barracuda Central All Barracuda products are supported by Barracuda Central a 24x7 advanced security operations center that works continuously to monitor and block the latest Internet threats. Barracuda Central collects data from more than 150000 collection points worldwide and analyzes it to develop defenses rules and signatures. As new threats emerge Barracuda Central is quick to respond to early outbreaks and delivers the latest definitions through Barracuda Energize Updates. These updates require zero administration and ensure that the Barracuda Web Security Service provides comprehensive and accurate protection against the latest Internet threats. Spyware/Malware Removal Not only does the Barracuda Web Filter prevent the potential download of malware onto the network it can also remove it if they have been downloaded onto a computer on the network. The Barracuda Malware Removal Tool performs a comprehensive scan of computers for any traces of spyware or other malware. This thorough scan quickly identifies potential threats residing on a computer and provides the option for removal of those that have been found. Web 2.0 and Social-Media Regulation The Barracuda Web Filter provides granular control over Web 2.0 sites and web applications including social media platforms. Scanning and inspecting SSL-encrypted traffic for specific categories and domains enable granular policy enforcement. Administrators can also configure the Barracuda Web Filter to monitor and archive outbound web application communications like Facebook posts tweets and web-based email to a message archiving solution such as the Barracuda Message Archiver. These messages can be indexed and then mined for forensic analysis. Suspicious activity alerts can also be generated using predefined or customized categories. Application Control In addition to standard port/protocol-based policies the Barracuda Web Filter uses real-time deep packet inspection technology to analyze protocols independent of their port of destination servers. By integrating Layer 7 protocol analysis with policy controls the Barracuda Web Filter enables complete control over application usage. Content Filtering The Barracuda Web Filter provides flexible controls for pinpoint regulation of online activity. Administrators can create policies that control user access to 99.7 percent of commonly visited websites using 95 content categories including pornography violence hacking sports news dating shopping chat and more. Content filtering policies can be customized to restrict specific websites or look for patterns in web addresses. The Barracuda Web Filter's image/multimedia safe search feature prevents search engines such as Google Yahoo and MSN from displaying objectionable thumbnail images in search results. Administrators can also create policies that control web-file downloads based on file type.