Case Study: SyntraPXL restores website performance and blocks bot attacks with Barracuda Application Protection

Syntra blocks 1 million bot attacks in a week with Barracuda

SyntraPXL, a Belgian vocational-training firm, faced a critical challenge when its website was inundated with malicious bot traffic, which accounted for 91% of all visits. This bot attack caused severe performance issues, making it difficult for students to register for classes and threatening the company's core revenue stream. The customer turned to its existing vendor, Barracuda Networks, for a solution using Barracuda Application Protection.

Barracuda Networks implemented its Application Protection service, which uses machine learning and global threat intelligence for multi-layered bot mitigation. The solution was operational within hours and immediately blocked one million attacks in its first week. This successfully restored fast website performance, optimized the user experience, and protected SyntraPXL's vital registration process.

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