Case Studies
Simple Management of Highly Complex Firewall Infrastructure
Overview
Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software | |
Finance & Insurance Professional Service | |
Business Operation Facility Management | |
Cybersecurity Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
Following the decision for Barracuda NG Firewalls, the rollout was initiated and the majority of firewall products used to date were replaced. The objective will now be to successively convert 70 to 80 gateways to Barracuda NG Firewalls. Controlware, a long-time IT service provider based in Dietzenbach, will advise the IZB Informatik-Zentrum on all commercial aspects of the conversion. | |
The ease of installation and maintenance of one single gateway does not play a role in large infrastructures anymore—as the sheer volume of systems results in an enormous expenditure of time and staff anyway. Barracuda NG Firewalls address this situation: All solutions are managed by dedicated and centralized servers allowing access to the full range of functionalities even at the operating system level. | |
Based on the benefits provided by the Barracuda NG Firewalls for management, troubleshooting, and support, the IZB Informatik-Zentrum has drawn logical conclusions: Apart from a few exceptions, Barracuda NG Firewalls define the security standard in the IZB computer centers, server backbone locations, and customer installations. Matthias Tauber asserts that this will continue, “Especially with a view to upcoming business expansions, we are convinced that we have found the right partner in Barracuda. As far as the economic management of larger firewall structures or the reduction of operating costs through more efficient administration and troubleshooting is concerned, I can strongly advise companies to evaluate the Barracuda NG Firewalls. From our perspective, there is no better provider in these areas than Barracuda.” | |
Quantitative Benefit
Reduced IT system maintenance by 1,000 hours per year. | |
High ROI, reduction of operating cost through efficient administration and troubleshooting using Barracuda Central management. | |