Barracuda Launches AI-Powered Assistant to Speed Security Operations and Boost Cyber Resilience

Barracuda Networks has unveiled Barracuda Assistant, an AI-powered security aide designed to simplify and accelerate security operations for businesses and managed service providers (MSPs).

Built into the company’s newly enhanced BarracudaONE cybersecurity platform, the assistant aims to help organisations respond to threats faster, reduce human error, and strengthen overall cyber resilience.

“Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated and relentless, and security teams are under immense pressure to respond faster with fewer resources. Barracuda Assistant empowers users of all skill levels to investigate threats quickly and confidently, even in the face of complex attacks.

"We’re helping organizations close critical skills gaps, reduce human error and simplify security workflows… strengthen resilience, accelerate response and stay ahead of an ever-evolving threat landscape,” Brian Downey, vice president of product management at Barracuda, said.

Designed as an expert security co-pilot, Barracuda Assistant gives users real-time, data-driven guidance for navigating threats, troubleshooting issues, and accessing deployment metrics or configuration recommendations from a single interface. I

ntegrated with Barracuda’s global threat intelligence network, it pulls insights from continuously updated attack data to deliver alerts and recommendations that reflect the latest tactics and vulnerabilities.

According to Dave Gruber, principal analyst at Omdia, “The use of generative AI and digital assistants in security operations is delivering measurable improvements across many SecOps functions… translating into increases in both efficacy and efficiency, while freeing up analyst time to focus on more strategic security activities.”

Customers say the assistant is already making a measurable difference. Colin Petty, IT director at Gridworks, noted, “Barracuda Assistant delivers immediate, actionable guidance… even junior staff can move from questions to action quickly and with measurable impact.”

Jon Le Roi of The Mendocino Family of Companies added, “Barracuda Assistant is like having a seasoned security professional on demand… empowering our team to work smarter, respond faster and maintain a proactive, resilient security posture.”

The assistant is now available via BarracudaONE, with upcoming support in Barracuda XDR, SecureEdge, and the customer support portal.