Choosing the Right Barracuda SecureEdge Appliance

Virtual Environments: If you're looking for a scalable, virtual solution for private or public cloud deployments, the SecureEdge Virtual Appliances (VT100 - VT5000) are ideal. These can be deployed in Microsoft Azure or as part of a hybrid cloud solution.

On-Premises/Hardware: For physical site security, consider the SecureEdge hardware appliances that offer plug-and-play security for offices, branches, or industrial locations.

Industrial/IoT Deployments: For harsh, industrial environments, the SecureEdge Rugged Appliances (T93 | T193) are DIN-rail compatible and built for rugged conditions, ensuring reliable connectivity and security in extreme situations.

Energize Updates (EU): Ensure ongoing protection with automatic updates for your firewall, SD-WAN, malware protection, and advanced threat prevention. All appliances require an active EU subscription.

Instant Replacement (IR): Consider adding the IR subscription to ensure business continuity with same-day or next-day hardware replacement in case of failure.

Use Case: A company with a medium-sized headquarters and one or two branch offices needing secure inter-office connectivity and protection for their network infrastructure.

• Challenges: Securing communication between offices while optimizing cloud access for SaaS applications and ensuring high performance for multiple users across locations.
• Recommended Appliance:
  • SecureEdge T200 or T400 for headquarters: The T200 supports up to 1.5 Gbps throughput, suitable for medium-sized offices, while the T400 handles up to 3 Gbps for more demanding environments.
  • SecureEdge T100 or T200 for branch offices: Smaller branches can use T100 appliances, while larger branches benefit from the T200 for enhanced performance.
• Deployment: The T200 or T400 appliances at headquarters secure traffic and provide optimal performance for branch connections and cloud applications, while T100 or T200 appliances at branch offices ensure secure connectivity. SD-WAN capabilities further enhance performance by intelligently routing traffic between locations and to the cloud.

Use Case: A large enterprise that needs robust security and high availability for critical applications, supporting hundreds of users with demanding traffic needs.

• Challenges: Maintaining uninterrupted service for mission-critical applications and ensuring maximum uptime, especially for applications requiring high bandwidth.
• Recommended Appliance:
  • SecureEdge T600 or T900 for the enterprise: These appliances offer 3 Gbps and 6 Gbps of throughput, respectively, providing excellent performance for large enterprises. Both can be deployed in high availability (HA) configurations for redundancy.
  • Energize Updates (EU) subscription: Ensure continuous security updates and threat protection.
• Deployment: Deploy a T600 or T900 appliance in a high availability configuration to ensure network redundancy. Should one appliance fail, the second appliance takes over automatically. This setup ensures enterprise-grade security and performance for hundreds of users and mission-critical applications.

Use Case: A distributed workforce relying on cloud services like Office 365 and Salesforce, needing secure internet access and connectivity without deploying hardware appliances.

• Challenges: Securing remote users' access to cloud-based services and internal applications, ensuring consistent security policies, and protecting corporate data without on-premises hardware.
• Recommended Appliance:
  • SecureEdge VT500 or VT1500 for virtual deployments: For companies with a cloud-first approach, the VT500 or VT1500 virtual appliances provide scalable security solutions for remote workers accessing cloud apps. VT1500 supports higher throughput and more users.
  • SD-WAN and ZTNA capabilities: These virtual appliances offer secure access and efficient routing for remote users accessing SaaS and internal applications.
• Deployment: Deploy VT500 or VT1500 in a virtual environment to handle secure access for remote workers, ensuring a seamless and secure connection to cloud applications. These appliances can scale according to the number of remote users and bandwidth requirements.

Use Case: An industrial environment such as a factory, or outdoor IoT deployments, where devices need secure connectivity in harsh conditions.

• Challenges: Providing secure connectivity for IoT devices or industrial systems while ensuring hardware can withstand rugged environments with extreme temperatures or vibration.
• Recommended Appliance:
  • SecureEdge T93 or T193 Rugged Appliances: These rugged, DIN-rail compatible appliances are built for industrial environments, providing reliable connectivity and security for IoT devices and industrial networks. The T193 offers higher performance and resilience for more demanding industrial use cases.
• Deployment: Install T93 or T193 appliances in industrial or outdoor locations to provide secure connectivity for IoT devices and machines. Their rugged design ensures they operate effectively in harsh conditions, making them ideal for factories or smart infrastructure.

Use Case: A large organization with multiple remote offices and cloud-based infrastructure that requires centralized, scalable virtualized security.

• Challenges: Securing multiple remote locations and users with scalable virtual solutions that can grow with the organization.
• Recommended Appliance:
  • SecureEdge VT3000 or VT5000. These high-performance virtual appliances are ideal for large organizations needing secure, scalable cloud and on-premises security. The VT5000 offers the highest throughput and user capacity, making it suitable for large-scale deployments.
  • Cloud or hybrid environments: These virtual appliances can be deployed in private clouds, public clouds, or hybrid cloud environments, offering flexibility and scalability.
• Deployment: Deploy VT3000 or VT5000 appliances in your cloud infrastructure to secure multiple remote offices and users. With the ability to scale as your organization grows, these virtual appliances ensure robust security for large-scale cloud-based operations.