What is Barracuda?

**Barracuda** provides email security through cloud services and on-premise appliances. Products include: Email Security Gateway (filtering), Sentinel (AI-based protection), and Essentials (**Office 365** protection).

Key features: spam and **malware** filtering, ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), outbound filtering, encryption, and archiving. Known for appliance-based deployments though cloud options exist.

Market position: mid-market focus, often chosen for on-premise deployments. Operates the **Barracuda** Reputation Block List (**BRBL**). Consider for: hybrid environments, organizations preferring appliances, and mid-size deployments.