Re: Spyware Appliances

["Brawner, David" <dbrawner () MARYVILLE EDU>]

We looked at several options for spyware protection and removal
(although Barracuda was not one of them), and we chose the Webroot
Spysweeper enterprise software.  We needed a central management system
and a package that could not only prevent new spyware infections, but
could also remove existing spyware from our university-owned computers.
The cost was very reasonable (about $3,000 for 500 workstations) and the
deployment has been flawless so far.  Our spyware report now has almost
60 pages of spyware and we haven't completed the rollout.
 
David S. Brawner
Manager of Network & User Services
Maryville University of Saint Louis
 
 

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[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Fretz, Kerry
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:58 AM
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Subject: [SECURITY] Spyware Appliances



We purchased the Barracuda SPAM firewall a few months ago and it has
been well worth the purchase.  Our users have been raving about
receiving less SPAM since it was installed.

 

We're now looking at the Barracuda Spyware Firewall Appliance.  Has
anyone purchased this device and what are your comments regarding setup,
maintenance and of course the results?

 

Thanks.

 

Kerry Fretz

Manager, Network & Systems

Philadelphia University

 

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