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How does the Barracuda Web Filter application filtering work?

  • Type: Knowledgebase
  • Date changed: 6 years ago
Solution #00006087


Scope:

All Barracuda Web Filters, all firmware versions


Answer: 

The Barracuda Web Filter uses a combination of the following to block applications:

  1. Destination IP
  2. Port Activity
  3. Application Signatures
  4. MIME Types