Cybersecurity vulnerabilities are weaknesses or flaws in a system, software, or hardware that can be exploited by threat actors to compromise an organization's assets. Unfortunately, they are found across virtually every component of a modern IT environment, from operating systems to network devices and endpoints to cloud services and APIs, and more. Regardless of size, these various vulnerabilities have turned cybersecurity into a continuous battle for businesses and created immense pressure to keep their digital perimeters secure.
The fact is that, when one vulnerability is patched, another emerges. The sheer complexity of modern software development with millions of lines of code increases the likelihood of vulnerabilities. In addition, the rapid pace of digital transformation and deployment of new technologies introduces new attack surfaces, and the interconnected nature of systems means a flaw in one component can cascade into vulnerabilities across an entire network.
Given this relentless emergence of new weaknesses, robust vulnerability management is a must for business survival, giving organization the power to:
- Predict and Prevent Attacks: By identifying vulnerabilities before they are exploited, businesses can patch or mitigate weaknesses, stopping threats before they cause damage.
- Reduce Risk Exposure: Understanding the specific vulnerabilities present and their potential impact enables businesses to prioritize remediation efforts effectively, focusing on the highest-risk areas first.
- Maintain Compliance: Regular vulnerability scanning and reporting are crucial for meeting stringent regulatory requirements and industry standards such as DORA, NIS2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, supporting ongoing risk assessment and audit readiness.
- Strengthen Security Posture: A proactive approach to vulnerability management builds resilience, ensuring that even if an attacker attempts to exploit a flaw, the business has taken steps to harden its defenses.
While the importance of vulnerability management is clear, executing it effectively can be a significant burden for businesses, especially those with limited in-house cybersecurity resources. This is where MSPs become invaluable partners. Organizations need MSPs to help with vulnerability management because they have a lack of internal expertise and resources, their IT environments have become too increasingly complex for their internal staff to handle on their own, and because they simply need expert help from specialized experts whose only job is to keep their clients’ networks, devices, and data secure. It’s a real opportunity for MSPs to demonstrate additional value, develop deeper client relationships, build their brands, and drive new revenues, by addressing a critical need facing every business.
Recognizing this, Barracuda Networks announced its Barracuda Managed Vulnerability Security, a new, fully managed service powered by Barracuda's global SOC. It extends the BarracudaONE platform to empower organizations to proactively identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities, thereby reducing risk and strengthening their overall security resilience. The service provides expert-led vulnerability scanning, analysis, and contextual reporting across an organization's entire network and cloud infrastructure, encompassing endpoints, servers, IoT devices, firewalls, and other connected systems. It identifies vulnerabilities regardless of whether they are associated with known exploits or not, providing deep, proactive visibility.
“By proactively identifying vulnerabilities, we can better predict the likelihood of an attack, giving both Barracuda and our customers a decisive edge to stop threats before they’re exploited and reduce cyber risk,” said Adam Khan, vice president of global security operations at Barracuda.
Partners are already seeing the impact. Alberto Ramos-Izquierdo, CEO at RIZQ, noted, “Barracuda uncovered serious vulnerabilities in areas the client thought were secure and delivered a clear, prioritized remediation list that was easy to act on. Where other tools overwhelm with hundreds of pages of complex analysis, Barracuda simplifies the process with a focused top 25 list that drives action.”
Dominik Meier, CTO at Vistasys AG, noted the ease of deployment with Barracuda, which adds to the value proposition: “All we need to do is register the appliances for vulnerability scanning, and Barracuda’s SOC team handles the rest. This not only strengthens our customers’ security but also saves us valuable time and internal resources.”
Barracuda Managed Vulnerability Security is now available to both new and existing customers through Barracuda’s global network of resellers and MSPs. It can be deployed as a standalone service or integrated with Barracuda Managed XDR for a unified, fully managed security experience, providing the ongoing visibility essential for true cyber resilience.
Edited by
Erik Linask
