Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
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Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Fact | Barracuda Secure SD-WAN | Cisco Catalyst Center |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | CloudGen Firewall is available as a physical or virtual appliance on premises, or in the cloud. | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. |
| Founded | 2003 | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Campbell, California, United States | San Jose, California, United States |
| Security | CloudGen Firewall uses layered detection including threat signatures, behavioral and heuristic analysis, static code analysis, and sandboxing. | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. |
| Support | Barracuda says live support is available worldwide 24x7 and requests are answered by a live person. | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. |
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN plans
- Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Secure SD-WANPriced on request
Cisco Catalyst Center plans
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Pick Barracuda Secure SD-WAN if…
It suits distributed organizations connecting sites, cloud workloads, and remote users. Teams considering it can request a demo or free evaluation.
Pick Cisco Catalyst Center if…
It suits enterprise network teams that need centralized operations, automation, and assurance across managed devices. Teams should be prepared for substantial virtual-appliance requirements and subscription-based licensing.