Barracuda Active DDoS Prevention for Web Application Firewall 960 Vx – 1 Month Subscription License

Protect your web applications from sophisticated DDoS attacks with Barracuda Active DDoS Prevention for Web Application Firewall 960 Vx. This 1-month subscription license extends Barracuda’s premier WAF protection by adding proactive, cloud-enabled DDoS mitigation that works seamlessly with your existing Web Application Firewall 960 Vx deployment. Designed for teams seeking predictable protection, easy renewal, and minimal disruption, this license delivers continuous threat visibility, rapid mitigation, and policy-driven responses that help safeguard uptime and user experience. With the 1-month license model, you can scale protection to match traffic patterns, evaluate performance, and renew with minimal administrative overhead while keeping your WAF defenses current.

• Comprehensive DDoS protection for Barracuda WAF 960 Vx: This solution provides proactive defense across network and application layers. It combines real-time anomaly detection, rate-based traffic shaping, and automatic mitigation to minimize the impact of volumetric floods and malicious requests while preserving legitimate user access. The integration with Barracuda’s WAF rules ensures continuity of policy and reduces the likelihood of conflicting defenses, maintaining a smooth, secure user experience even during peak traffic.
• 1-Month subscription license with simple renewal: The license is valid for 1 month, offering a predictable, time-bound security horizon. Renewal is designed to be straightforward, allowing security teams to adapt to changing traffic patterns or business needs without long-term commitments. Manage renewals through the Barracuda licensing portal, with clear visibility into remaining days, renewal options, and upgrade paths if your protection needs evolve.
• Real-time analytics and adaptive mitigation: The service continuously analyzes traffic in real time, identifying anomalies such as sudden surges, unusual request patterns, or targeted attack vectors. When suspicious activity is detected, automated mitigation strategies are applied to protect application availability while minimizing false positives. The ongoing telemetry helps administrators fine-tune thresholds and response policies for optimal protection.
• Lightweight deployment with no hardware changes: The license works with your existing Barracuda Web Application Firewall 960 Vx setup. There is no need for hardware upgrades or complex redeployments; protection is extended through software policies and cloud-enabled controls that sit alongside your current firewall configuration, ensuring a seamless security posture without downtime.
• Priority support and ongoing security updates: Subscribers gain access to Barracuda's support channels and regular security updates aligned with evolving threat intelligence. This ensures your DDoS protection stays current against the latest attack techniques, while responsive guidance helps you optimize settings to suit your specific applications and traffic profiles.

Technical Details of Barracuda Active DDoS Prevention for Web Application Firewall 960 Vx

• Licensing: 1 License
• License Duration: 1 Month
• License Type: Subscription License
• Platform/Compatibility: Barracuda Web Application Firewall 960 Vx
• Activation & Renewal: Online activation with monthly renewal options

How to Install Barracuda Active DDoS Prevention for Web Application Firewall 960 Vx

Installing Barracuda Active DDoS Prevention on your Barracuda WAF 960 Vx is designed to be straightforward and non-disruptive. Follow these steps to enable protection quickly and confidently:

• Access the Barracuda Admin Console: Log in using your administrator credentials to reach the central management interface for your WAF 960 Vx deployment.
• Navigate to Licensing or Subscriptions: Open the licensing or subscription section to view available products and add-ons, including the Active DDoS Prevention license.
• Apply the 1 Month Subscription License: Enter the license key or attach the subscription license as provided in your purchase confirmation, and confirm activation.
• Enable DDoS Prevention Features: In the DDoS or security modules area, enable Active DDoS Prevention and review default policies to ensure they align with your traffic patterns and application profiles.
• Verify Status and Monitor: Check the protection status in the dashboard, run a brief traffic test, and review analytics to confirm that anomaly detection and mitigation are functioning as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What does the 1 Month Subscription License include? Answer: It includes one license for Barracuda Active DDoS Prevention for Web Application Firewall 960 Vx, valid for one calendar month, with online activation and renewal options to maintain ongoing protection.
• Q: How do I renew after the 1-month period? Answer: Renewal is managed through the Barracuda licensing portal. You can renew automatically or manually, depending on your arrangement, and continue protection without gaps.
• Q: Will enabling Active DDoS Prevention impact my existing WAF policies? Answer: The solution is designed to work alongside your current WAF policies. It augments protection by adding DDoS-specific mitigations and real-time traffic analysis, while preserving existing rules and behavior for legitimate traffic.
• Q: Which types of threats does this provide protection against? Answer: It targets both volumetric and application-layer DDoS threats by combining aggressive rate controls, anomaly detection, and policy-driven responses to protect uptime and user experience during attack scenarios.
• Q: Where can I manage activation and licenses? Answer: Activation and license management are available within the Barracuda Admin Console under the Licensing or Subscriptions sections, with options to view status, renewal dates, and usage.