Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
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What both publish
| Fact | Barracuda Secure SD-WAN | FortiGate |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud integrations | Listed cloud integrations include Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Direct Connect, Azure Security Center, Microsoft OMS, and Azure ExpressRoute. | The FortiGate VM trial page names AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI as example VPC environments and describes native integration with cloud security services. |
| Deployment | CloudGen Firewall is available as a physical or virtual appliance on premises, or in the cloud. | FortiGate NGFW solutions are designed for physical, virtualized, and cloud deployments. |
| Founded | 2003 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Campbell, California, United States | Sunnyvale, California, USA |
| Intended users | Barracuda describes the solution for distributed organizations connecting sites, cloud workloads, and remote users. | Fortinet presents use cases for data centers, campuses, branches, public and private clouds, and harsh industrial environments. |
| Security | CloudGen Firewall uses layered detection including threat signatures, behavioral and heuristic analysis, static code analysis, and sandboxing. | FortiGate combines FortiGuard AI-powered security services with security processors for network and security performance. |
| Support | Barracuda says live support is available worldwide 24x7 and requests are answered by a live person. | Fortinet provides FortiCare support services and links to customer support and RMA resources. |
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN plans
- Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Secure SD-WANPriced on request
FortiGate plans
No prices published.
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 FortiGate if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.