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Channel Post MEA
09-07-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Barracuda Unveils Backup Solution For Entra ID
Barracuda Networks has announced the launch of Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium – a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to safeguard Microsoft Entra ID environments from accidental and malicious data loss. With fast, reliable recovery of vital identity data, the new offering strengthens cyber resilience and helps ensure secure, uninterrupted access to business applications and services. Seamlessly integrated with the BarracudaONE platform, Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium provides users with centralized visibility into backup status, data health and storage insights through a unified dashboard. It is built to support both single and multi-tenant environments, making it an ideal solution for IT teams and managed service providers (MSPs) looking to simplify and scale identity protection management. 'Identity is the control plane of today's digital business – any disruption can halt operations and expose organizations to security risks,' said Neal Bradbury , chief product officer at Barracuda. 'With Entra ID Backup Premium, we are closing a critical gap in the identity protection lifecycle by adding fast, reliable recovery to our proven detection and response capabilities. Unlike point solutions that focus only on backup or monitoring, Barracuda delivers a unified, end-to-end approach that makes Entra ID protection simpler, stronger and more resilient so organizations can stay secure, compliant and operational.' Closing the Identity Protection Gap As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management platform, the risk of identity data loss – from cyberattacks or human error – continues to grow. Microsoft retains Entra ID data for only 30 days and recommends third-party backups. Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium addresses this gap with long-term, scalable data preservation, empowering organizations to recover data well beyond Microsoft's default limits. Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium protects the 13 most essential identity components needed to maintain a secure and resilient Microsoft Entra ID environment. This includes users, groups, roles, administrative units, app registrations, audit logs, authentication and access policies, BitLocker keys, device management configurations, and more. 'As a trusted MSP, we understand how essential Microsoft 365 is to our customers' operations – which makes protecting and restoring Entra ID security components absolutely mission-critical,' said John Quatto , channel partner manager at Zobrio. 'Ransomware attacks can cripple access to users, groups and core systems. With Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium, Barracuda has closed a gap in identity and access protection. Its integration into the BarracudaONE platform delivers a comprehensive, unified cybersecurity solution that's simple to deploy, easy to manage and built to scale – giving our customers the confidence to recover quickly and stay resilient against evolving threats.' Easy to Deploy, Effortless to Use The cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution is built for simplicity and speed – no installation, configuration or manual patching is required. Customers connect their Microsoft 365 tenant and start backing up Entra ID data in just minutes. Advanced search, real-time monitoring, detailed audit logs, and five levels of role-based access control (RBAC) provide the visibility and control needed to manage identity protection efficiently and securely. Availability Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium is now available globally through Barracuda's extensive network of resellers and MSPs. The solution can be purchased as a standalone offering or as a subscription with Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup.


Techday NZ
04-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl
Barracuda has released findings from a research study showing that a majority of organisations are struggling to manage an excess of security tools, with many finding that these tools are not integrated effectively. The survey, conducted by research firm Vanson Bourne, found that 65% of IT and security professionals face challenges due to running too many security tools. Additionally, 53% reported that their tools were unable to be integrated, leading to fragmented security environments that are both difficult to manage and secure. The responses came from 2,000 senior security decision-makers globally and highlight broader concerns over the operational and financial repercussions of security tool sprawl. According to the research, 80% of respondents indicated that a lack of integration between tools increased the time needed to manage their organisation's security, and 81% said this resulted in higher overall costs. The impact on security operations was also significant, with 77% of those surveyed saying detection of threats was hindered by fragmented systems, and 78% noted difficulties in mitigating threats. Only 32% of respondents expressed full confidence in the proper configuration of their security tools, suggesting that many organisations may be vulnerable to breaches due to misconfiguration. The research also explored the role of managed service providers (MSPs) in reducing the complexity caused by multiple security tools, as well as identifying sectors that are most affected by this issue. Barracuda has responded to these findings by launching the BarracudaONE AI-powered cybersecurity platform, which aims to provide integrated threat protection and cyber resilience across its portfolio of products. The platform is intended for both MSPs and end users and centralises various security functions to simplify management and reduce the administrative burden. Neal Bradbury, Chief Product Officer at Barracuda, commented on the findings: "This research serves as a stark wake-up call for organisations still relying on disconnected, siloed security tools. Managing a patchwork of solutions drives up costs and complexity while creating blind spots that attackers are quick to exploit. Security teams simply cannot afford to waste time switching between systems while critical threats go undetected." "The path forward is clear: consolidation and integration are essential for cyber resilience. That is exactly why we built BarracudaONE – to improve security operations, reduce risk and enable teams to secure their environments faster and more effectively. We are cutting through the complexity, closing critical gaps and empowering organisations with the confidence and control they need to stay ahead of evolving threats." The BarracudaONE platform unifies Barracuda's security solutions into a single interface, offering layered threat protection that is managed from a central dashboard. This consolidation is designed to reduce operational complexity, bolster visibility, and strengthen overall cyber resilience. The platform incorporates advanced artificial intelligence that provides detailed threat detection and response, as well as automated intelligence capabilities. Barracuda says its AI has been refined over numerous real-world deployments and now powers robust reporting features to help security teams and partners assess the effectiveness of their threat defences, ROI, and operational impact. These insights are intended to help organisations validate their security postures and make informed decisions. William Mann, Chief Information Security Officer at the Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania, described his experience with the platform: "BarracudaONE is a shields-up force multiplier that helps us safeguard critical municipal services – including our police dispatcher center, police and fire departments, as well as wastewater, finance and other essential operations. The ability to manage multiple security modules through a single, centralised dashboard is transformational." "Barracuda Email Protection's incident response capabilities are mission-critical, and with BarracudaONE, they're more accessible, faster and easier to manage. The streamlined experience of having fewer clicks and faster insights enables us to prioritise threats and respond with the speed and precision our first responders, government teams and community depend on." Adam Butler, Principal Cyber Solutions Architect at ARO, also commented: "BarracudaONE brings all our Barracuda solutions into a unified, powerful platform – delivering centralised visibility, real-time alerts and actionable reporting. It represents a major step forward for our customers, and an even greater advantage for us as an MSP overseeing thousands of customer environments. With BarracudaONE, we can pinpoint security gaps faster, prioritise alerts with greater accuracy and generate high-value reports in seconds." BarracudaONE is now available at no additional cost to MSPs, channel partners, and customers already using certain Barracuda products, including Email Protection, Cloud-to-Cloud Backup, and Data Inspector. The platform provides a centralised interface for management of both solutions and licences. Barracuda's managed extended detection and response (XDR) service, which offers 24/7 expert monitoring backed by Barracuda's security operations centre, is also offered to complement the platform and further enhance security postures for MSPs, partners and end users.