Statewide Term Contracts

Intended for Barracuda network and firewall equipment and services as listed herein and in accordance with all requirements stated herein.

The Barracuda platform delivers comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio the supports network security infrastructure for public sector and education organizations.

BarracudaOne – AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform BarracudaOne is Barracuda’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform that unifies email, network, application, data, and managed XDR security into a single centralized experience. It provides consolidated visibility, intelligent threat detection, automated response, and simplified management across Barracuda’s cybersecurity portfolio. BarracudaOne enables organizations to reduce security tool sprawl, improve cyber resilience, and extend cybersecurity protection through integrated and managed security services. 

Email Protection - Barracuda Email Protection delivers AI-driven defense against phishing, ransomware, impersonation, and advanced email-borne threats. It integrates natively with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, offering real-time threat detection, automated remediation, and account takeover protection to safeguard users and communications. 

Data Protection - Barracuda Data Protection safeguards critical data across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments. Solutions include backup, disaster recovery, and cloud-to-cloud protection for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, helping organizations recover quickly from ransomware, accidental deletion, and system outages. 

Managed XDR - Barracuda Managed XDR provides 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response through a global Security Operations Center (SOC). It correlates telemetry across email, endpoints, networks, servers, and cloud workloads to deliver rapid threat containment and expert-led incident response without requiring in-house security teams. 

Application Protection - Barracuda Application Protection delivers comprehensive Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) to defend against OWASP Top 10 threats, bot attacks, and API abuse. It supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, protecting public-facing applications critical to government and education organizations. 

Network Protection - Barracuda Network Protection secures on-premises and cloud connectivity through next-generation firewalls, secure access service edge (SASE), SD-WAN, and zero-trust network access. These solutions protect users, data, and locations while ensuring reliable and secure access to applications and services.

AI in Cybersecurity - Barracuda integrates AI and machine learning across its cybersecurity portfolio to improve threat detection, reduce false positives, automate remediation, and deliver actionable security insights. These AI-driven capabilities are centralized through BarracudaOne to enhance visibility, response speed, and overall cyber resilience. 

Ransomware Protection - Barracuda provides layered ransomware protection across email, network, application, and data security. This includes proactive threat prevention, real-time detection, and rapid recovery through backup and restore capabilities to minimize downtime and operational impact. 

Maintenance (Hardware & Software) - Barracuda provides maintenance and support services for eligible security infrastructure. Maintenance coverage includes hardware and software SKUs where required to ensure continued operation, access to updates, and technical support for deployed Barracuda solutions. These offerings support the ongoing reliability, security, and performance of Barracuda network and cybersecurity platforms, subject to applicable program and funding eligibility requirements. 

Installation (Professional Services) - Barracuda installation services are delivered as remote professional services and are available in half-day or full-day rate options. These services support deployment, configuration, and implementation of Barracuda solutions, including firewalls, application security, and related cybersecurity infrastructure. Professional services are designed to accelerate time-to-value and ensure solutions are configured according to customer requirements and best practices.