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To thrive in today's ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, managed service providers must run their business as a security-centric enterprise. Barracuda MSP empowers IT managed service providers with a combination of multi-layered security and data protection solutions, award-winning support, and MSP-friendly pricing.

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Managed Services Report: More service for more security
Managed Services Report: More service for more security

The important study for MSPs, “The Evolving Landscape of the MSP Business”, shows that almost one in two MSPs need to upskill to keep up with the latest technology and security trends. On the occasion of Barracuda's recent "Global MSP Day", which includes a series of live and virtual events for MSPs worldwide, the cloud security specialist traditionally announces the results of the sixth edition of its study "The Evolving Landscape of the MSP Business". . The report shows, among other things, how German managed service providers are adapting their service offerings to accommodate the…

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Barracuda trades malware-affected ESGs for free
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Attackers recently exploited a vulnerability in Barracuda Email Security Gateways (ESG). In some cases, the attackers were able to place malware that is still active after an update. Barracuda informs affected customers and even replaces the ESGs free of charge. In a statement, Barracuda explains the situation regarding security gaps and Email Security Gateway (ESG). The detailed vulnerability described is explained under CVE-2023-2868. The provided update is also recommended there. In addition, security specialist Mandiant investigated the incident and wrote an interesting blog post. In it, Mandiant leads…

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Study: Cyber ​​Attackers Most Active During Holiday Season

As a Barracuda analysis shows, the severity of security threats increases during the holiday season from cyber attackers. One in five cyber threats between June and September 2022 presented an increased risk, compared to just one in 80 in January of the year. The latest threat intelligence, coming from Barracuda's XDR platform and 24/7 Security Operations Center, shows how threat severity has evolved in 2022. In January 2022, only about 1,25 percent of threat alerts were serious enough to warrant a security alert to the customer. June to September more potential dangers From the…

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Managed Service Providers as Trojan Horses
Managed Service Providers as Trojan Horses

Warnings to managed service providers to keep their IT protection up to date and to introduce new security guidelines are piling up. More recently, government regulators, including those in the UK and US, have reported an increase in malicious cyber activity explicitly targeting managed service providers. This is a development that will continue. A comment from Kay-Uwe-Wirtz, Regional Account Director Barracuda MSP. The reason for this is obvious, given that MSPs have direct access to their customers' networks and applications. Criminals who have successfully compromised an MSP using their infrastructure as a starting point are in the…

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Managed services on course for growth - fear of cyber attacks is increasing

Barracuda MSP Report: Managed Services Continue to Grow as Customer Fears of Cyber ​​Attacks Rise. Increasing security regulations unsettle MSPs. Manufacturer support and training is becoming increasingly important. On the occasion of Barracuda's Global MSP Day this year, the cloud security specialist traditionally announces the results of the fifth edition of its study The Evolving Landscape of the MSP Business. Once again, managed service providers have been extremely positive about growth in this area. After all, last year 53 percent of income came from managed services, by 2022 those surveyed expect 63...

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Barracuda MSP invites you to the worldwide MSP Day 2022
Barracuda MSP

On May 20, 2022, Barracuda MSP invites managed service providers worldwide to its MSP Day for the fourth time. The online event will also feature the 2022 report, The Evolving Landscape of the MSP Business. The initiative, which has been virtual since inception, aims to build an interactive, connected and collaborative community of managed service providers by bringing participating MSPs together to share best practices and key industry insights. Digital MSP Day 2022 on May 20, 2022 This year's Global MSP Day will also provide the framework for the announcement of the study The...

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Barracuda expands RMM platform
Barracuda expands RMM platform

Cloud security specialist Barracuda has added numerous additional functions to its Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform. The most important improvements in the current version include integrations with Windows Defender Antivirus, updates to patch management functions from Microsoft and third-party providers, improved integration with Barracuda Intronis Backup and the integration of ServiceNow / Service Desk. With the free tool from Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus, Managed Service Providers (MSP) can now offer their customers integrated antivirus protection. Barracuda RMM's simple policy configuration options allow MSPs to centrally manage and alert Windows Defender ...

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Barracuda takes over SKOUT Cybersecurity
Barracuda takes over SKOUT Cybersecurity with XDR

XDR platform for real-time security monitoring and response expands Barracuda portfolio for managed service providers. Barracuda is thus entering the fast-growing market for Extended Detection and Response (XDR). Barracuda Networks, a leading provider of cloud-enabled security solutions, announces the acquisition of SKOUT Cybersecurity, a leading US provider of Cyber-as-a-Service software for managed service providers. With the acquisition, Barracuda has entered the fast-growing Extended Detection and Response (XDR) market with a solution optimized for MSPs. SKOUT's cybersecurity technology SKOUT's advanced technology underscores Barracuda's merger & acquisition strategy, which includes the recently ...

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