Check Point ThreatCloud Intelligence; integrates real-time intelligence from 60+ threat feeds and 100M+ sensors.

Barracuda’s Advanced Threat Protection leverages a multi-layered approach, including advanced threat signatures, behavioral and heuristic analysis.

Integrated IPS with deep packet inspection and automatic protections via ThreatCloud.

Built-in web security and IDS/IPS.

HTTPS inspection and detection with patented technologies, including TLS fingerprinting.

Support encrypted traffic analysis through SSL/TLS inspection. Decrypt, inspect, and then re-encrypt encrypted traffic to apply security policies and detect hidden threats.

Check Point Identity Awareness, Identity-based policy enforcement, and integration with SAML, LDAP, AD.

Provides network access control (NAC) supporting Zero Trust principles.

Check Point Harmony Connect for SASE, delivering cloud-delivered firewall, SWG, ZTNA, and threat prevention.

Barracuda SecureEdge integrates Secure SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Secure Web Gateway capabilities.

Infinity architecture with unified security management and AI-based threat prevention.

Barracuda utilizes AI-powered security through its Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service helping detect and analyze advanced threats.

Unified Security Management via R81+ platform, with centralized control and SmartConsole.

Barracuda Firewall Control Center centrally manages multiple Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls, simplifying policy management.

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN and Harmony Endpoint agent. Supports agentless access through Harmony Connect.

CloudGen Access Agent: This agent is installed on client devices to facilitate secure access to network resources.

Barracuda Network Access Client: This client integrates with the CloudGen Firewall to provide endpoint security and enforce network access control (NAC) policies.

Check Point SandBlast Threat Emulation, a cloud-based sandbox with advanced malware detection.

Supports sandboxing through its integrated Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service.

Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet. 

WatchGuard, Sophos, SonicWall.

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is generally is generally considered more suitable for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rather than large enterprises, especially those with distributed networks.

Centralized Management with Control Center. ability to manage multiple firewalls through a single interface, simplifying administration across distributed networks.​

VPN Configuration. Intuitive interface allows for straightforward VPN setup, facilitating secure remote access for users.

Steep Learning Curve. Initial setup and configuration can be complex, requiring a significant investment of time to understand and implement effectively.​

Functionality Tied to Active Subscription. Certain features become limited or non-functional if the subscription lapses, potentially impacting network security.