Content Filtering:
The Barracuda Web Filter not only blocks spyware Web sites, but also blocks offensive and inappropriate content using enterprise-class policy enforcement.

Spyware and Virus Downloads:
The Barracuda Web Filter blocks spyware installed without the user's knowledge or consent - also known as drive-by installs or downloads - as well as any installations from known spyware Web sites. The Barracuda Web Filter further protects your network by blocking all virus downloads.

Detection and Blocking of Spyware Activity:
The Barracuda Web Filter secures the organization by detecting spyware access to the Internet, blocking it, and notifying the administrator.

Spyware Removal
the Barracuda Web Filter includes the Barracuda Spyware Removal Tool, an ActiveX download that removes identified threats from Windows computers.

Integrated Anti-Spyware
The Barracuda Web Filter integrates spyware Web site blocking, spyware download blocking and spyware detection into one easy-to-use appliance. By utilizing both rule-based and signature-based blocking, Barracuda Networks not only blocks spyware sources, but also detects and blocks access to any spyware on the Internet that was previously installed. With the included Barracuda Spyware Removal Tool, users or administrators can remove spyware from infected Windows computers.

Integrated Content Filtering
The Barracuda Web Filter includes a pre-installed URL list containing millions of URLs classified into 57 categories for easy and efficient content filtering. This list is continuously updated by Barracuda Central and delivered hourly via Energize Updates.

Integrated Anti-Virus
In addition to blocking spyware, the Barracuda Web Filter provides complete virus protection for all downloads. By utilizing dual layer virus blocking, decompression of archives and file-type blocking, the anti-virus engine in the Barracuda Web Filter further protects your network from crippling threats.

Simplified and Centralized Administration
The Barracuda Web Filter features an easy-to-use Web interface allowing for easy and cost effective administration of the appliance. The Web interface allows you to define, manage and control corporate spyware and Web content policies from one central place.

Barracuda Energize Updates A team of security engineers at Barracuda Central continuously monitors the Internet for trends in spyware and virus attacks. As they detect trends, updates are created for the Barracuda Web Filter. The Barracuda Web Filter is then automatically updated with new spyware rules, spyware algorithms, and virus definitions. These updates require zero administration and ensure that your network has comprehensive and accurate protection even as the spyware methods of distribution change.

Logs and Graphical Reports System administrators can view logs or generate graphical reports to provide visibility within the organization. The Barracuda Web Filter can provide information on infected clients, downloaded spyware and viruses, top blocked spyware Web sites, and more.

No Per User Charges Barracuda Web Filter pricing is simple. Each of the Barracuda Web Filters is designed to handle an approximate number of users. The Barracuda Web Filter includes a robust feature set at one fixed price with no per user charges. This means the system administrator no longer has to worry about keeping track of new accounts.

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