Data Loss Prevention
Barracuda Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions

Barracuda Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Barracuda DLP ensures your organization’s sensitive data is protected by monitoring and controlling its flow across the network, preventing unintentional or malicious data loss. With real-time alerts, customizable rules, and encryption, Barracuda DLP is designed to prevent data leaks, breaches, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Feature | Description |
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Advanced Content Scanning |
Barracuda DLP scans outgoing emails, attachments, and other file types to detect sensitive information like PII, financial data, etc |
Customizable Policies |
Businesses can configure detailed DLP policies, including specific actions for blocked, encrypted, or flagged content. |
Endpoint Protection |
Provides coverage for both endpoints and cloud environments to ensure data protection everywhere. |
Real-time Alerts and Reports |
Alerts administrators immediately upon detecting potential DLP violations and generates detailed reports. |
Cloud Integration |
Integrated with cloud services like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to monitor data flow in cloud storage. |
Barracuda Email Security Overview:
Barracuda Email Security provides comprehensive protection against phishing, malware, spam, and other malicious email threats. This solution ensures secure email communication, filtering out threats before they reach the inbox and safeguarding the organization’s email infrastructure.
Feature | Description |
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Advanced Phishing Protection |
Protects against phishing attacks, preventing sensitive data from being stolen through fraudulent emails |
Spam Filtering |
Filters out spam, ensuring that only legitimate emails reach your inbox. |
Malware Detection |
Scans email attachments for malware, ransomware, and other malicious threats before they can harm the network. |
Outbound Filtering |
Prevents the accidental or malicious sending of sensitive data via email, helping to protect company data and comply with regulations. |
Real-Time Monitoring |
Monitors email traffic continuously to detect and block threats in real-time. |
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) |
Prevents the transmission of sensitive data like credit card numbers, social security numbers, or intellectual property. |
Supported Devices & Systems:
Barracuda’s solutions are compatible with various devices, platforms, and email systems, providing seamless integration across your entire IT infrastructure.
Category | Supported Devices/Systems |
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Email Platforms |
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace (Gmail), Microsoft Exchange, and other popular email systems. |
Endpoints |
Desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS). |
Cloud Platforms | Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and other cloud environments. |
Network Appliances |
Integrated with physical appliances for on-premises email security or hybrid setups. |
Scalability & Sizing for Different Organizations:
Barracuda offers scalable solutions that fit the needs of organizations of all sizes. Whether you are a small business with limited resources or a large enterprise with complex security needs, Barracuda provides the flexibility to scale as you grow.
Organization Size | Recommended Features |
Number of Users |
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Small Businesses (1-100 Users) |
Basic email security, spam filtering, malware detection, and DLP policies. Ideal for small teams with fewer security needs. |
Up to 100 Users |
Medium Enterprises (100-500 Users) |
Full DLP protection, outbound email filtering, and advanced malware detection. Perfect for mid-sized organizations needing greater control and compliance. |
100 - 500 Users |
Large Enterprises (500+ Users) |
Advanced threat intelligence, real-time monitoring, custom DLP policies, and multi-layered security controls. Designed for large organizations with complex infrastructures. |
500+ Users |
Deployment Options
Barracuda DLP & Email Security is flexible and can be deployed in various ways to fit your organization’s needs.
Deployment Option | Description |
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Cloud-Based |
A fully managed, cloud-hosted solution that minimizes IT overhead and offers scalability and flexibility. |
On-Premises |
For organizations that prefer to keep their email security and DLP solutions within their infrastructure. |
Hybrid |
Combines both cloud and on-premises solutions, providing organizations with flexible deployment options. |
DLP & Email Security Capabilities
Capability | Description |
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Data Identification |
Automatically identifies sensitive data, such as financial information, health records, and intellectual property. |
Content Inspection |
Scans email content, including attachments, for sensitive information to prevent data leaks |
Real-Time Alerts |
Provides instant notifications when a potential threat or policy violation is detected |
Granular Policy Control |
Allows administrators to customize rules, actions, and response behaviors to suit their organization’s needs. |
Incident Reporting |
Offers detailed reports on any detected incidents, helping security teams respond quickly and effectively |
Email Encryption |
Automatically encrypts outbound email containing sensitive data, ensuring secure transmission. |
Benefits of Barracuda DLP & Email Security
Benefit | Description |
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Comprehensive Protection |
Offers end-to-end protection for both email security and data loss prevention, blocking threats before they reach your network. |
Easy to Deploy and Manage |
Barracuda’s solutions are simple to deploy and integrate, with minimal IT overhead and user-friendly management. |
Advanced Threat Detection |
Protects against phishing, malware, and advanced email threats, ensuring that emails are clean before entering your system. |
Data Protection Compliance |
Helps ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and others. |
Scalable and Flexible |
Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, Barracuda scales easily to meet your growing security needs. |
Use Cases & Scenarios
Use Case | Description |
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Preventing Phishing Attacks |
Barracuda’s phishing protection ensures that malicious emails designed to steal sensitive data are blocked before reaching users. |
Secure Email Communication |
Protects email communication by filtering out spam, detecting malware, and encrypting sensitive data. |
Data Protection in Cloud Services |
Barracuda provides comprehensive protection for cloud-based email systems, ensuring sensitive information is safe. |
Regulatory Compliance |
Ensures your email communication and data handling comply with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. |
Why Barracuda for DLP?
● Cloud-native email protection platform
● Built-in DLP, encryption, and archiving
● Protection from spear phishing and account takeover
● Simple deployment and management
● Scalable for businesses of all sizes
