Barracuda Networks IM Firewall 820

Instant Messaging Firewall Overview:

The Barracuda Instant Messaging (IM) Firewall is an integrated IM server and gateway solution that is powerful, easy to use, and affordable for businesses of all sizes. It will easily and completely identify and manage all IM traffic within your organization. Eliminate the security, virus, or compliance risks of instant messaging while harnessing the communications and productivity benefits for which IM has become an indispensable asset.

Barracuda Instant Messaging Firewall 820 Features:

• 2U rack mount Fullsize chassis
• 7,000 user capacity
• Capture and Manage Public IM
• Internal IM Server/Client
• Centralized Policy Management
• Keyword Notification
• Secure File Transfer
• Disclaimers
• LDAP and Active Directory Support
• Per User and Group Access Control
• Linked Management
• Customizable Branding
• Ethernet Bypass Hardware

Powerful Complete Solution:

The Barracuda IM Firewall combines an internal IM server and client with management and security measures to form the most complete instant messaging solution available. The Barracuda IM Firewall provides:

• IM traffic identification and logging
• Public IM management
• A private and secure IM server/network
• Keyword Notification and Content Management
• Access to internal and all public IM networks from a single client
• Secure file transfer

Most IM products provide either an IM server for secure internal instant messaging within your organization, or an IM gateway to identify, log, and report on existing IM traffic. The Barracuda Instant Messaging Firewall is a secure IM server with a feature rich IM management solution in an appliance format. This two tiered approach provides organizations not just a fix, but a complete solution.

Easy to Use:

The Barracuda IM Firewall is easy to set up and rollout to your users. It has an intuitive user interface for maintenance and monitoring, making it a virtually administration-free solution. User deployment features, such as an email rollout tool, allow users to have the client installed and connected in minutes. System updates are delivered automatically by Barracuda Central, an advanced technology center where engineers work continuously to provide the most effective methods to identify and control public IM traffic and combat ever changing virus variants. Updates are distributed hourly so that you are always protected against the latest threats.

Affordable:

Large and small organizations alike demand solutions that are affordable not just today, but also in the future as they grow. The Barracuda Instant Messaging Firewall enables organizations to grow without having to worry about increasing user license fees. With no per user license fees, the Barracuda Instant Messaging Firewall is the most affordable secure IM server and management solution available.

Barracuda Networks Documentation
	Download the Barracuda Networks IM Firewall Data Sheet (PDF).