Barracuda Strengthens Its Security Platform and Introduces New Partner Program

New BarracudaONE features provide enhanced protection for email, network access and the use of generative AI, while also launching a new global partner program that makes it easier for MSPs and resellers to grow and improve their profitability.

Barracuda Networks now presents several news within the cybersecurity platform BarracudaONE, along with an updated global Partner Success Program. The latest innovations strengthen organizations’ resilience in vulnerable areas such as email, network access, and generative management AI tools. At the same time, the new partner program offers more benefits, incentives and more structured support for the partner companies' operations.

“Email and identity-based attacks are intensifying at a rate we’ve never seen before, and generative AI brings entirely new risks. With our latest enhancements in BarracudaONE and the partner program, we are accelerating the pace of innovation and delivering a solution that is easy to buy, implement and use – while building on a pure partner strategy. By leveraging AI, we help organizations address emerging threats and build long-term resilience,” says Rohit Ghai, CEO at Barracuda.

Strengthened resilience against cyberattacks in email, network access and generative AI
BarracudaONE is designed to provide resilience through an open, intelligent, and easily managed ecosystem for both organizations and MSPs. The latest updates include:

• Email security for Google Workspace. Barracuda Email Protection neutralizes phishing, account hijacking and other attacks through enhanced protection against fake senders and automated incident management for Google Workspace. Organizations get unified, compliant email protection across both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, reducing risk, simplifying management, and accelerating recovery time.

• Secure network access in distributed environments. Barracuda SecureEdge Access introduces a cloud-based, fully integrated Secure Service Edge solution that brings together secure internet access, zero-trust application access, firewall-as-a-service, and visibility and policy control for generative AI deployments. It makes it easier to secure distributed and hybrid environments while reducing risk, complexity, and the number of separate tools.

• Visibility and control over generative AI usage. Barracuda AI Security – included with BarracudaONE at no additional cost – provides secure and controlled monitoring of how generative AI services are used. The feature provides visibility into unauthorized ”shadow AI,” offers risk assessment and policy governance to block or control usage, and provides centralized dashboards even in multi-tenant environments. This reduces the risk of data exposure and improves governance of AI usage.

Updated partner program that strengthens growth and profitability for partners
Barracuda has updated its global Partner Success Program to better support how today's partners work by bringing together MSPs and resellers in a unified and flexible program. The new model supports multiple paths to market and makes it easier for partners to grow faster with BarracudaONE.

The common partner level structure means that all partners have access to a comprehensive base range of benefits. In addition, new ”boost benefits” designed to maximize value based on the partner’s chosen business model. An updated discount structure makes profitability more predictable, while a revamped training and certification program, including the new Barracuda Mastery Program, deepens technical expertise and strengthens partner service differentiation. In the coming months, new Partner Success teams and expanded support plans will also be launched to strengthen partner engagement and accelerate customer results.

Barracuda simultaneously introduces a new AI-powered partner portal that provides a cohesive experience for all types of partners. The portal offers a guided flow for new users, automated deal registration, data-driven dashboards, personalized learning paths, simplified MDF management and quick access to co-produced marketing materials. Barracuda is also developing AI-powered marketing capabilities to help partners customize their sales activities.