Barracuda Web Application Firewall is an advanced IT security solution designed to protect websites and applications from a wide range of cyber threats. This subscription-based service is part of the Barracuda Cloud Application Protection platform, which integrates multiple security solutions for comprehensive application protection. It safeguards applications, APIs, and mobile app backends against various attacks, including those listed in the OWASP Top 10 and zero-day threats, ensuring robust defense against data leakage and application-layer denial of service attacks.

The Barracuda Web Application Firewall employs a combination of signature-based policies and positive security measures, along with advanced anomaly detection capabilities to counter sophisticated cyber threats. Additionally, it features Barracuda Active DDoS Prevention, an add-on that filters out volumetric DDoS attacks, preventing them from reaching the network and compromising application integrity. With support for a variety of users including enterprises and nonprofits, this firewall offers extensive training options and 24/7 live support.