Case Study: Womens Center and Shelter achieves secure remote access and business continuity with Barracuda Networks' SSL VPN 380

Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Ensures Secure Remote Access for its Employees

Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, a nonprofit founded in 1974 that provides services to victims of domestic violence, needed to protect highly sensitive client data and maintain trust after a hacker breached its network. With just one IT manager and a limited budget, the organization required a cost-effective, easy-to-manage solution for secure remote access and protection against data loss, malware, and spam.

They deployed the Barracuda SSL VPN 380, which provided plug-and-play setup, no per-user fees, granular access controls, auditing, malware scanning, and integration with Active Directory. The appliance reduced administrative overhead, enabled secure remote work, and restored confidence in the shelter’s ability to protect client information—backed by responsive support—allowing the organization to ensure business continuity.

Womens Center and Shelter

Mark Ritter

IT Director, Women's Center & Shelter