Barracuda Security Awareness Training
Security awareness training software
Vulnerability management software
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What is Barracuda Security Awareness Training
Barracuda Security Awareness Training is an end-user security awareness and phishing simulation platform used to reduce phishing and social engineering risk through training content and simulated attacks. It targets IT and security teams that need to run ongoing awareness programs, track user risk, and report compliance metrics. The product typically integrates with email and directory environments to automate user enrollment, campaign delivery, and reporting, and it is positioned as part of Barracuda’s broader security portfolio.
Phishing simulations and training
The product supports simulated phishing campaigns and associated training workflows to educate users after test outcomes. It provides reporting intended for tracking participation, failure rates, and improvement over time. This aligns with common requirements for organizations that need recurring campaigns rather than one-time training.
Administrative automation features
It is designed for centralized administration of users, groups, and campaigns, reducing manual effort for IT teams. Typical deployments use directory and email integrations to streamline provisioning and campaign targeting. This helps organizations run continuous programs with limited security staff.
Fits broader Barracuda stack
Organizations already using Barracuda security products can align awareness training with existing security operations and vendor management. This can simplify procurement and support processes compared with assembling multiple point tools. It also supports a more consistent policy and reporting approach across the vendor’s security portfolio.
Limited vulnerability management scope
Despite being associated with security risk reduction, the product is not primarily a vulnerability scanning or remediation platform. Organizations seeking asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, prioritization, and patch workflow typically need separate tooling. As a result, it may not satisfy vulnerability management requirements on its own.
Content depth may vary
Security awareness platforms differ in the breadth of training libraries, localization, and role-based content. Depending on program needs (e.g., industry-specific modules or extensive language support), teams may need to validate whether the available catalog meets their requirements. Some organizations supplement with additional content sources.
Best value with integrations
Operational efficiency depends on successful integration with identity, email, and reporting systems. If an organization has non-standard environments or limited integration options, administration can become more manual. This can reduce the benefit of automation features compared with more tightly integrated deployments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced | Not publicly listed — contact Barracuda for a quote | Core email threat protection (Advanced bundle). Security Awareness Training not included. (See official plans page.) |
| Premium | Not publicly listed — contact Barracuda for a quote | Includes Advanced features plus Microsoft 365 protection and additional data protection capabilities. Security Awareness Training not included. |
| Premium Plus | Not publicly listed — Get a customized price quote / contact sales | Includes everything from Premium. Adds Security Awareness Training (included) and Attack Simulation; Cloud Archiving and eDiscovery features. Pricing is not shown on the public site; Barracuda directs customers to request a custom quote or buy via MSP/reseller. |
Notes:
- Barracuda lists Security Awareness Training as included in the Premium Plus plan and as an MSP add-on managed service; it does not publish a standalone public list price for Security Awareness Training on its public pricing pages.
- The public pricing pages show placeholders ("$ Per User/Month*") and links to "Get Custom Quote" or to "Buy from an MSP/reseller" rather than explicit numeric list prices.
Seller details
Barracuda Networks, Inc.
Campbell, California, USA
2003
Private
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