Barracuda Web Security and Filtering vs. Fortinet FortiProxy

The Barracuda Web Security Gateway lets organizations benefit from online applications and tools without exposure to web-borne malware and viruses, lost user productivity, and misused bandwidth. As a comprehensive solution for web security and management, it unites award-winning spyware, malware, and virus protection with a powerful policy and reporting engine. Advanced features ensure that organizations adapt to emerging requirements like social-network regulation, remote filtering, and visibility into SSL-encrypted traffic.

Fortinet FortiProxy is a secure web gateway designed to protect organizations from internet-borne threats by integrating multiple security measures, including web and video filtering, DNS filtering, data loss prevention (DLP), antivirus, intrusion prevention, and client browser isolation. It ensures secure, optimized, and compliant internet access for enterprises of all sizes. Key Features and Functionality: - Advanced SSL Inspection: Utilizes powerful hardware to perform SSL inspection, effectively eliminating blind spots in encrypted traffic without compromising performance.