Case Study: Cleveland Institute of Art achieves simplified, secure clientless remote access and flat-rate licensing with Barracuda Networks' SSL VPN

The Cleveland Institute of Art Selects the Barracuda SSL VPN to Ensure Secure Remote Access

The Cleveland Institute of Art needed a simpler, more reliable way for admissions counselors and staff to update student records while on the road. Their previous VPN required per‑user licenses and client installs, produced frequent connectivity problems (especially from hotels), and generated lots of support calls, so IT Director Michael Kimmel began looking for an easier remote‑access solution.

They deployed the Barracuda SSL VPN during a trial and had it configured in days: clientless, browser‑based access with a flat‑rate license, integration with existing directories, and support for mobile devices. The result was immediate — fewer help calls, better remote reliability, simplified administration, and the flexibility to support initiatives like the institute’s Digital Canvas iPad rollout.

Cleveland Institute of Art

Michael Kimmel

Director of Information Technology