Remote-access Guide

barracuda ssl vpn & remote access

by Randall D'Amore Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Does cudalaunch work with SSL VPN?

With its web portal, the SSL VPN service provides seamless integration without having to install a client app. The CudaLaunch app for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS works with the SSL VPN service to provide a richer level of remote access.

What happened to Barracuda SSL VPN (BVS)?

On DEC-01-2020 Barracuda SSL VPN (BVS) has reached its End-of-Life and End-of-Support. With an active Energize Updates subscription the product will still work, but there will be no longer any bug fixes, any security fixes, and no firmware releases or hotfixes available.

What is Barracuda Tina protocol?

In order to improve the reliability and performance of remote connectivity, Barracuda has created its own transport-independent network architecture. The TINA protocol enhances transport network quality and provides failure-resistant, high-speed VPN connections.

Why choose Barracuda cybersecurity?

Protect students and faculty from ransomware and other cyber attacks. Ensure compliance with safe learning regulations. Explore how Barracuda protects state and local government websites and data.

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What is Barracuda SSL VPN?

Comfort in a secure network The Barracuda SSL VPN provides extra security layers, including the ability to reverse-proxy Exchange ActiveSync traffic to keep Windows servers safely inside the network perimeter. Integrated antivirus protection secures file uploads to keep malware out of the network.

Is Barracuda a VPN?

Barracuda SSL VPN & Remote Access is an easy-to-use, secure network access for business travelers, remote workers, and mobile users. The Barracuda SSL VPN provides the security and connectivity to deliver this access, via a web browser or mobile device.

What is an SSL VPN?

A secure sockets layer VPN (SSL VPN) enables individual users to access an organization's network, client-server applications, and internal network utilities and directories without the need for specialized software.

What is the best SSL VPN?

The best SSL VPN products in the marketBarracuda SSL VPN. ... Check Point Mobile Access Software Blade. ... Cisco IOS SSL VPN. ... Dell SonicWALL Secure Remote Access. ... Juniper Networks SA Series SSL VPN. ... OpenVPN Access Server. ... Which is the best SSL VPN product for you?

How much does Barracuda VPN cost?

The Barracuda VPN client costs $2,886 for a one year subscription, $7,376 for a 3-year subscription, and $11,548 for a 5-year subscription.

How do I use Barracuda VPN?

Initiate a VPN ConnectionStart the Barracuda VPN Client.Select a VPN profile from the VPN Profiles list.Right-click the profile and select Connect. ... Depending on the profile settings, enter the authentication credentials for server, license, or proxy: ... Click Connect.

What is the difference between VPN and SSL VPN?

Whereas an IPsec VPN enables connections between an authorized remote host and any system inside the enterprise perimeter, an SSL VPN can be configured to enable connections only between authorized remote hosts and specific services offered inside the enterprise perimeter.

Is SSL VPN better than IPSec?

When it comes to corporate VPNs that provide access to a company network rather than the internet, the general consensus is that IPSec is preferable for site-to-site VPNs, and SSL is better for remote access.

When would you use SSL VPN?

The primary reason to use an SSL VPN product is to prevent unauthorized parties from eavesdropping on network communications and extracting or modifying sensitive data.

What is the best VPN client?

ExpressVPN received a CNET Editors' Choice Award for best overall VPN. We evaluate VPNs based on their overall performance in three main categories: speed, security and price. Express isn't the cheapest, but it's among the fastest and, so far, is the most secure.

Is Cisco VPN good?

We have been using Cisco Any Connect as a VPN software to connect to our official websites and client websites. Its a pretty decent software which can be used in every organization.

Is FortiClient VPN safe?

FortiClient is the most secure and reliable VPN tool with multi-platform support. Definitely, my overall experience is amazing with the FortiClient VPN tool. FortiClient is software that is designed for VPN capability along with security on your network from malware attacks.

What is Barracuda network access?

About Barracuda Network Access Client The Barracuda VPN Client lets you configure and establish client-to-site virtual private networks (VPNs) using the stand-alone client or integrated directly in CudaLaunch to allow mobile workers remote access to corporate resources.

How do I install Barracuda VPN client?

Install the Barracuda Network Access Client on a dedicated Windows workstation.Double-click the setup.exe file for the Barracuda Network Access Client. ... After the installation files are prepared, the InstallShield Wizard starts the setup process. ... Click Next to continue.Accept the License Agreement, and click Next.More items...•

What port does Barracuda VPN use?

Ports for Remote Appliance Management Barracuda Networks recommends that you use the appliance web interface on port 8443 (HTTPS).

What is AWS client VPN?

AWS Client VPN is a fully-managed remote access VPN solution used by your remote workforce to securely access resources within both AWS and your on-premises network. Fully elastic, it automatically scales up, or down, based on demand.

When does Barracuda end of life?

End-Of-Life and End-Of-Support on December 1st, 2020: All Barracuda SSL VPN sales will cease; neither new sales nor any renewals will be available. If you currently hold a maintenance and support contract, you will continue to receive our award-winning support and services until your contract expires. Please see the End-Of-Life definition as described in the End of Support and End of Life Information.

Is Barracuda CloudGen Firewall available as hardware?

Barracuda customer service and support team will be happy to help you to migrate to the higher featured Barracuda CloudGen Firewall product series, which is available as hardware, virtual or cloud appliance.

What is SSL VPN?

The CloudGen Firewall SSL VPN is ideal for giving remote users secure access to their organization's network and files from virtually any device. With its web portal, the SSL VPN service provides seamless integration without having to install a client app. The CudaLaunch app for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS works with the SSL VPN service to provide a richer level of remote access. The number of simultaneous users using the SSL VPN is limited only by the hardware limitations of the firewall. Remote Access subscriptions are available for CloudGen Firewall F18 and larger, as well as all Vx models.

How to enable SSL VPN?

To enable the SSL VPN service, you must create a VPN service. Users can authenticate with external or local authentication schemes configured on the CloudGen Firewall. You can also use client certificate authentication for the web portal and CudaLaunch.

Can a VPN be dynamic?

Dynamic access functionality can be applied to SSL VPN web apps, native apps, generic tunnels, and network places. VPN apps and dynamic firewall rules cannot be configured as dynamic apps.

Easy as Opening a Web Browser

The Barracuda SSL VPN makes it easy for remote users to access internal applications and files. Unlike traditional VPN technologies, the Barracuda SSL VPN does not require any additional client software or complicated settings. Logging in from home or the road requires only a web browser and Internet connection.

Comprehensive Authentication

Administrators have complete control over user access with the option of further securing resources with secondary authentication.

Comfort in a secure network

The Barracuda SSL VPN provides extra security layers, including the ability to reverse-proxy Exchange ActiveSync traffic to keep Windows servers safely inside the network perimeter. Integrated antivirus protection secures file uploads to keep malware out of the network.

What is SSL VPN?

The firewall's SSL VPN is ideal for giving remote users secure access to their organization's network and files from virtually any device. With its web portal, the SSL VPN service provides seamless integration without having to install a client app. The CudaLaunch App for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS works with the SSL VPN service to provide a richer level of remote access. The number of simultaneous users using the SSL VPN is limited only by the hardware limitations of the firewall. Remote Access subscriptions are available for the firewall models F80 and higher.

Can you use SSL VPN with a certificate?

When using SSL VPN users can authenticate with external or local authentication schemes configured on the firewall. You can also use client certificate authentication for the web portal and CudaLaunch. To customize the portal for your corporation you can upload the logo and the welcome messages displayed when logging in.

What is VPN for remote access?

Secured remote access to corporate resources through the use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) has become an essential requirement in today’s enterprise as businesses extend network access to home workers, road warriors, and business partners across the globe. One of the most efficient and cost-effective methods for fulfilling remote access requirements at many organizations is a Secure VPN, which to ensure security sends encrypted traffic over a public network such as the Internet. The two dominant types of Secure VPN technology are IPsec and SSL.

What is IPsec tunnel?

IPsec, short for Internet Protocol Security, can run in either transport or tunnel mode, each having significantly different implications particularly with regard to security. Tunnel mode will encrypt both the header information as well as the data transmitted, whereas transport mode will encrypt only the data.

What layer does SSL work in?

The SSL protocol operates in Layer 7, the application layer, allowing it to act as a proxy for the secured resources. Authentication of both the client and the server is achieved during the initial handshake routine where both parties identify themselves via digital certificates.

What is the most efficient method of remote access?

One of the most efficient and cost-effective methods for fulfilling remote access requirements at many organizations is a Secure VPN, which to ensure security sends encrypted traffic over a public network such as the Internet. The two dominant types of Secure VPN technology are IPsec and SSL. IPsec, short for Internet Protocol Security, can run ...

Does IPsec VPN work on intranet?

Reliance on Network Membership. Because an IPsec VPN connects on a network level, the remote computer is assigned an internal IP address upon connection and becomes a part of your intranet. For some remote users, however, the IP address space used by the IPsec VPN and/or the DNS servers for the secured network may conflict with ...

Is SSL VPN a proxy?

In contrast to the wide-open access provided by an IPsec VPN, an SSL VPN operates as a proxy so that only authorized traffic destined for approved resources is allowed through, ...

What is Barracuda SSL VPN?

The Barracuda SSL VPN provides extra security layers, including the ability to reverse-proxy Exchange ActiveSync traffic to keep Windows servers safely inside the network perimeter. Integrated antivirus protection secures file uploads to keep malware out of the network. Built on a hardened platform, the Barracuda SSL VPN is the ideal replacement for traditional software-based remote access gateways.

How many users does Barracuda SSL VPN have?

The Barracuda SSL VPN 180 handles up to 15 users and scales up to 1000 users with the Barracuda SSL VPN 880. These specifications are not limits of the system, but are the recommended capacity.

Why is SSL VPN clientless?

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) VPNs are often referred to as transparent, or clientless, due to the lack of any additional client-side VPN software that must be explicitly installed. The SSL components required to create a secure channel from the remote system are a part of all major web browsers, at least one of which is always already available on virtually every modern computer. The only new item that is necessary is a designated SSL VPN server, to act as the gateway between the secured network and all remote systems.

What is a Barracuda network connector?

Designed for applications using UDP, the Barracuda Network Connector is a secure IP tunneling client installed on users' workstations or laptops. The Barracuda Network Connector creates an IP connection to the Barracuda SSL VPN appliance and has a fully routed VPN connection to the remote network. This streams content from the remote network and allows the use of any TCP or UDP application such as legacy client/server applications. The Barracuda Network connector also supports password, PIN, and RADIUS authentication for added security.

What is VPN deployment?

A typical deployment will consist of one or more VPN gateways to the secured networks. Special VPN client software must be installed on each remote access user's computer, and each VPN client must be configured to define which packets should be encrypted and which gateway is to be used for the VPN tunnel. Once connected, the client becomes a full member of the secured network, able to see and access everything just as if that system was actually physically connected to the network.

How does policy based access control work?

The policy-based access control framework integrates into existing AD or LDAP schema to grant users rights and permissions. For added granularity, administrators have the option of setting policy to set and limit network resources by AD or LDAP rights. Once access is granted, the administrator monitors resource access from VPN clients by the use of the auditing feature.

What is risk based authentication?

Risk Based Authentication allows the use of extra authentication for high risk applications.

What is Barracuda Network Access Client?

Ideal for Home Office usage with Desktops. The Barracuda Network Access Client provides richer performance and functionality than standard IPsec client software. It provides centrally managed Network Access Control (NAC) and an advanced Personal Firewall. This enforces client health and security policies for remote users connecting to the corporate network.

What is a cudalaunch app?

CudaLaunch looks and feels the same on every platform and provides fast, Java-independent access to commonly used applications, regardless of whether it is hosted on-premises or in the cloud.

How to enable SSL VPN?

To enable access to the SSL VPN portal via a hostname instead of only via the IP address (because the latter may change), you can use the third-party DynDNS service. Go to NETWORK > IP Configuration. In Dynamic Interface Configuration, enable Use Dynamic DNS for the required interface. Click Save.

Why use SSL VPN?

Configure SSL VPN on the firewall to give end users remote access to corporate resources. It is recommended to use a signed certificate to avoid browser certificate warnings when accessing the SSL VPN portals.

How to disable port 443?

In the Edit Static Network Interface window, select the SSL VPN check box. Disable port 443 if also using the SSL VPN service. If the VPN service is also enabled for this interface, go to VPN > Settings and verify that Listen on Port 443 is set to No. Click Save.

How to use a dynamic interface to access the SSL VPN portals?

To use a dynamic interface to access the SSL VPN portals, redirect incoming HTTPS traffic to the SSL VPN service.

What is secondary IP address?

Typically, a secondary IP address is used to provide the SSL VPN portal on internal network segments.

How to use question marks in SSL VPN?

Enter the user groups that can access the SSL VPN in the Allowed Groups list, and click + after each entry . Use question marks (?) and asterisks (*) as wildcard characters.

How to check if VPN is using port 443?

If you are running a VPN server on the same public IP address, go to VPN > Settings and verify that Use TCP Port 443 is set to No.

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SSL Vpn Service

  • To enable the SSL VPN service, you must create a VPN service. Users can authenticate with external or local authentication schemes configured on the CloudGen Firewall. You can also use client certificate authentication for the web portal and CudaLaunch. To customize the portal for your corporation, you can upload the logo and the welcome messages d...
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SSL Vpn Resources

  • There are several different resource types for the SSL VPN. Depending on whether you access the SSL VPN via web browser or from CudaLaunch, different resources are available to you. For more information, see: 1. SSL VPN Web Apps 2. SSL VPN Native Apps 3. SSL VPN VPN Apps 4. SSL VPN Generic Tunnels 5. SSL VPN Network Places 6. VPN Group Policies for SSL VPN 7. …
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Dynamic Apps and Super Users

  • If configured as a dynamic app, an SSL VPN resource will only be available when enabled by an administrator who is part of a Super User group. Super Users can enable, disable, or time-enable dynamic resources if configured to do so in the SSL VPN settings. Dynamic access functionality can be applied to SSL VPN web apps, native apps, generic tunnels, and network places. VPN a…
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