Barracuda Networks, founded in 2003 and based in Campbell, California, is a prominent cybersecurity company that provides a wide array of security, networking, and data protection solutions for businesses around the world. Established by Dean Drako, Michael Perone, and Zach Levow, the company initially focused on affordable email protection against spam and viruses. Over the years, Barracuda has expanded its offerings significantly. The company's product suite includes email protection solutions, next-generation firewalls, web filters, and application security tools. Barracuda also offers backup and disaster recovery services to safeguard critical business data. With a customer base of over 200,000, including enterprises, small and medium businesses, and educational institutions, Barracuda's solutions are designed to be easy to deploy and accessible to organizations of all sizes. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation and has received accolades for its technology leadership.
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A software-only backup solution designed for MSPs, offering centralized management and integration with RMM/PSA platforms.
Barracuda is hosting Global MSP Day on June 10th, 2026. MSPs can register to attend.
Read moreFounded
2003
Employees
2.3k
Industry
computer & network security
Headquarters
Campbell, California, United States
Barracuda is collaborating with CyberCert to help SMBs in Australia and New Zealand achieve cybersecurity compliance, offering a potential value-add service for MSPs serving those regions.
CRN has named seven Barracuda leaders to its 2026 Women of the Channel and Power 100 lists, highlighting key personnel within Barracuda's channel leadership. While not directly MSP-focused, strong channel leadership indirectly benefits MSPs.
Read moreBarracuda's new Managed WAF service empowers businesses in Japan to defend against evolving cyber threats without needing in-house expertise, which MSPs can leverage to expand their service offerings in the region or adapt the model for other markets.
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