Named Best Secure Messaging Solution in SC Awards and Best XDR in Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Second Consecutive Year

News highlights:

• Barracuda Email Protection again named Best Secure Messaging Solution in the 2026 SC Awards.
• Barracuda Managed XDR again earned the Gold Award for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) in the 2026 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.
• Second consecutive year both solutions receive top industry honors, underscoring Barracuda’s continued innovation, customer impact and leadership in cyber resilience.

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all size business, today announced that it has once again secured two prestigious industry honors. Barracuda Email Protection has been named Best Secure Messaging Solution in the 2026 SC Awards, and Barracuda Managed XDR has earned the Gold Award for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) in the 2026 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

This marks the second consecutive year that both solutions have achieved top distinction, reinforcing Barracuda’s position as a trusted leader in cybersecurity. The back-to-back wins underscore the company’s commitment to continuous innovation, measurable customer outcomes and staying ahead of rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats.

“Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated every day, and organizations need security solutions that evolve just as quickly,” said Brian Downey, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Barracuda. “These awards are validation of the work our teams are doing to push innovation forward. We’re committed to delivering the advanced detection, automated response and deep threat expertise that help our customers strengthen their cyber resilience and stay protected in an increasingly complex threat landscape.”

As part of the BarracudaONE platform, Barracuda Email Protection and Barracuda Managed XDR work together to deliver unified, AI-enhanced security across the entire attack surface. BarracudaONE brings email, data, applications, networks, and XDR into an intelligent and open ecosystem – giving customers and channel partners deeper visibility, faster detection and response, and a more resilient security posture. These award-winning solutions exemplify the platform’s mission to simplify security operations while strengthening resilience against today’s most advanced threats.

According to SC Media, “Barracuda’s holistic approach means that enterprise-grade features are integrated into every product for every customer. This eliminates the need for teams to manage disparate tools or sacrifice coverage because of budget or complexity.”

“It truly represents a whole product mindset, ensuring technical support/implementation is also as important as the product,” added SC Awards Judge Chris Lambrou, Chief Information Officer at Metro MLS.

About Barracuda

Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all size business. Our AI-powered BarracudaONE platform secures email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, managed XDR and a centralized dashboard to maximize protection and strengthen cyber resilience. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide, Barracuda delivers powerful defenses that are easy to buy, deploy and use.

Barracuda Networks, Barracuda, BarracudaONE, and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S., and other countries.

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“Barracuda’s holistic approach means that enterprise-grade features are integrated into every product for every customer. This eliminates the need for teams to manage disparate tools or sacrifice coverage because of budget or complexity.”