Barracuda Secure Web Gateway. How secure is your web gateway? Is it really safe from hackers? If you want to make sure your web gateway looks amazing, then you need to know these five secrets.
The Barracuda Web Gateway is a powerful security solution designed to protect your network against cyber attacks. This article covers the top five ways to make your web gateway look great.
1. Use a strong password
2. Keep your software updated
3. Enable two-factor authentication
4. Install anti-malware protection
5. Disable unused ports
Why use Use a strong password?
Of course, you already know it’s important to secure your Barracuda Web Gateway with a strong password. But the truth is, there are many things that can happen if you or someone else is using a weak password.
First of all, a hacker may be able to crack your password and gain access to your web gateway. If that happens, they could cause serious damage to your network and gain access to confidential information.
By using a strong password, you can protect your network from potential risks. Strong passwords contain a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and punctuation marks. You can set up a strong password by using Barracuda Web Application Firewall (BWAF) to generate secure passwords for you.
Using a strong password is the first step in making sure you have a secure web gateway.
Why keep your software updated?
Your Barracuda Web Gateway comes with the latest security patches installed from the factory. It’s important to keep these security updates up-to-date. This is because if you don’t have the latest security updates installed, then it may be possible for hackers to find an exploit in your system.
To keep your software updated, simply login to Barracuda Central and select “Update” from the top menu bar. Then choose “Check for Updates” and follow the instructions on the screen. This will let you know if any software updates are available for your Barracuda Web Gateway or any other Barracuda product in your network.
Why enable two-factor authentication?
Hackers often try different methods to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks. Two-factor authentication is another way of securing your network against potential risks.
With two-factor authentication enabled, users will need more than just their username and password in order to log into their account on their Barracuda Web Gateway or any other device requiring two-factor authentication such as an application on their smartphone or computer.
They will also be required to enter a code that they receive via text message or through Google Authenticator when they try and log into their account from a new device. This means hackers won’t be able to gain access by guessing a user’s credentials because they will not have access to that user’s text messages or Google Authenticator app .
Why install anti-malware protection?
Malicious threats are increasing every day, which makes it more important than ever to have strong anti-malware protection for your web gateway. This is because your web gateway is the first point of contact for malicious threats that are trying to enter your network. anti-malware software will inspect all incoming and outgoing connections to ensure they are safe and secure.
It will prevent unauthorized applications from gaining access to your network, and it will also scan any files downloaded from the internet to make sure they are safe. anti-malware software can also keep a record of any suspicious activity, which means it can help you see if someone has been trying to access your Barracuda Web Gateway or any other device in your network .
Why disable unused ports?
Finally, you should be aware that not all of the ports on your Barracuda Web Gateway are likely to be used. So you should make sure that only the ports that are used are left open for connections. For example, if you don’t have a mail server connected directly to your Barracuda Web Gateway, then you should disable the port used by mail servers, which is port 25.
If you want to make sure your web gateway looks amazing, then these are some of the best ways that you can secure it against potential risks. You can find out more about using these five ways to secure your web gateway in the Barracuda Web Application Firewall Guides.