Monday, July 5, 2010

Re: Websense vs Baracuda web filter

Hi Carl,

I run a Q&A forum for IT folks, and thought this was an interesting
question. Was wondering if you'd mind if I reposted it for my users there?
I'd be happy to send along any thoughts they have.

Hope you had a great Fourth!


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On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Carl Campion <ccampion@me.com> wrote:

> Our Websense license needs to renew by the middle of this month. I have
> been advised to switch to a Baracuda web filter solution. The rationale is
> that it is both a hardware and software solution that will enhance our
> network performance. Other advice suggests moving the Websense to it's own
> server so it can function more efficiently. It currently shares an server
> with both the antivirus server and secondary DNS server.
>
> The Baracuda solution is 3x the cost of the Websense renewal.
>
> I would appreciate any insights, experiences, etc.
>
> Thanks. Happy 4th !
>
> Carl Campion
> Archmere Academy
>
>
> >
>
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