Case Study: Generator Power achieves stronger cybersecurity and uninterrupted operations with Barracuda Networks

Power company keeps the lights on and threats at bay with web, email and network protection

Generator Power, an innovative UK power provider with nine depots and 230 staff delivering 24/7 services, needed stronger cybersecurity and better network performance to support bandwidth‑hungry applications and meet the strict standards of major utilities clients. An aging firewall estate and the need to demonstrate compliance to win new tenders pushed the company to seek greater visibility, control and reliable remote access.

The company deployed Barracuda Essentials, an on‑premises Web Security Gateway 310 and CloudGen Firewall F18 appliances across head office and depots, adding SD‑WAN‑style optimisation and advanced email/web threat protection. The rollout cut spam, smoothed network performance, improved VPN access for mobile workers, and gave granular control and sandboxing; Generator Power is now on track for Cyber Essentials Plus and better positioned to win new business.

Generator Power

Nigel Sykes

Head of IT