Barracuda Launches AI Data Security for MSPs

• •Barracuda AI Data Security targets AI security gaps for smaller organizations.
• •The solution integrates AI visibility, data protection, and governance controls.
• •44% of IT leaders cite AI security as a top capability gap.

Barracuda Networks has launched Barracuda AI Data Security to address AI security and governance gaps among smaller organizations. The solution provides managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams with centralized controls for protecting generative AI use. Research indicates that 44% of IT leaders in organizations with 100 to 500 employees and 49% in those with 500 to 1,000 employees view AI security as a critical capability gap. The integrated platform combines AI visibility, data protection, threat defense, and governance, extending protection to over 1,300 generative AI tools. Key features include real-time inspection of prompts, blocking sensitive information, and generating compliance audit trails. The launch aims to facilitate responsible AI use and compliance while accelerating AI adoption. Barracuda emphasizes the urgency of securing AI as a new attack surface for organizations. The offering is built on the BarracudaONE platform and powered by the Barracuda IQ AI engine.