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    Mimecast vs Barracuda

    Barracuda leaves security gaps attackers can exploit. Mimecast's AI-driven Human Risk Management platform helps you detect threats, change risky behavior, and protect organizations from serious breaches.
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    WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY:

    Frustrations of Barracuda

    WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY:

    Relief with Mimecast

    Email Security

    Too many phishing emails slipped through Barracuda’s filters, even the obvious ones. We needed stronger impersonation protection that actually learns from attacks.

    Mimecast’s threat detection feels next-level. The AI picks up on subtle cues and blocks targeted attacks that Barracuda missed.

    Admin experience

    Barracuda’s dashboard looked simple, but it lacked the deep controls we needed. Making basic policy changes was a chore.

    Mimecast gives us real control without the confusion. Once configured, everything runs automatically — fewer alerts, more peace of mind.

    Support quality

    Barracuda support was fast, but they often escalated issues without solving them. We wanted proactive, security-savvy help.

    Mimecast’s support team actually speaks our language. They understand complex email threats and walk us through fixes immediately.

    Integration & compatibility

    We felt boxed in with Barracuda. Integrating with Microsoft 365 or our SIEM tools took too many workarounds.

    Mimecast plugged straight into our Microsoft 365 and CrowdStrike setup. The integrations were easy.

    Pricing & value

    Barracuda looked cheaper upfront, but hidden add-ons kept creeping in. The bundle didn’t include everything we needed.

    Mimecast’s all-in pricing makes budgeting easy. We pay once for protection, archiving, and training. No surprise invoices.

    Security awareness training

    Our team dreaded Barracuda’s phishing simulations. The templates were outdated, and reports barely helped us improve.

    Mimecast’s training feels modern and relevant. Employees actually enjoy the videos, and risk scores show who needs extra attention.

    Compliance & archiving

    Barracuda’s journaling covered basics but felt clunky for audits. Searching historical data was painfully slow.

    Mimecast’s cloud archive is fast and tamper-proof. Compliance reviews that once took hours now finish in minutes.

    Gartner® Magic Quadrant™: Mimecast nominata Leader

    Mimecast è ancora una volta riconosciuta per visione e capacità di esecuzione nel Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ 2025 per la sicurezza email.
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    Why businesses prefer Mimecast to Barracuda

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    Blocks more threats

    • Machine Learning, sandboxing, and real-time threat intelligence block 99.99% of threats
    • Zero-day and targeted attack protection
    • Sophisticated BEC and spear-phishing attack protection
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    Easy to deploy

    • Fully cloud-based
    • Quick setup with pre-configured best practice policies
    • Granular policy control enable precise security rules by user, group, domain, and content type
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    Predictable pricing

    • Single subscription model with no hidden fees
    • One cost-effective solutions combines multiple tools
    • Reduced vendor complexity and management
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    All-in-one value

    • Advanced threat protection, archiving, and compliance in one platform
    • Enhances email security, continuity, and resilience
    • Powered by a global threat intelligence network
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    Third-party experts rank Mimecast above Barracuda

    Top industry analysts rank Mimecast as a leader in email security. Gartner, Omdia, and Radicati all recognize Mimecast’s strong protection, while Forrester highlights Mimecast’s Human Risk Management approach in a critical category where Barracuda doesn't even qualify for evaluation.

    Gartner MQ Email Security Platforms 
    ”Mimecast should appear on your shortlist if you are looking for a broad and comprehensive offering for email security.” 

    Forrester HRM Wave
    "Firms with a strong behavioral change drive that want to move beyond security awareness & training should consider Mimecast.”

    Radicati Market Quadrant 
     “In a single view the admin console provides unified access to security, archiving, e-discovery, recovery, email retention, policy settings, user management, and litigation hold.”

    Mimecast addresses the human element Barracuda ignores

    Mimecast goes beyond technical email filtering to tackle the human factor behind 95% of breaches. Mimecast's Human Risk Management platform integrates advanced threat detection, phishing simulations, and adaptive training, transforming employees into proactive defenders.

    Barracuda lacks comprehensive Human Risk Management
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    • No built-in security awareness training; relies on third-party tools.
    • Limited phishing simulations with static templates.
    • Lacks real-time coaching or contextual guidance for suspicious emails.

    Mimecast reduces human error with integrated awareness training
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    • Built-in training directly within email workflows.
    • Advanced phishing simulations tailored to real-world threats.
    • Real-time, contextual education when users engage with risky content.
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    Integrazione e ottimizzazione con oltre 300 integrazioni

    I nostri partner dell'alleanza tecnologica aiutano i clienti a unire le principali piattaforme di sicurezza informatica al mondo per rendere la sicurezza integrata basata sull'intelligenza artificiale una realtà.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Mimecast provides comprehensive human risk management that addresses both technical threats and user behavior through a single platform, while Barracuda requires multiple disparate products to achieve similar protection coverage.

    Mimecast offers more predictable TCO through transparent, all-inclusive pricing with unified capabilities, while Barracuda's lower initial costs increase significantly when adding necessary modules, and its developing security platform creates greater risk of financial losses and increased insurance premiums from security incidents.

    Mimecast offers stronger phishing and ransomware protection by combining advanced AI-powered threat detection with integrated security awareness training. Unlike Barracuda's technical-only approach, Mimecast addresses both technology vulnerabilities and human risk factors, providing more comprehensive defense against the social engineering tactics behind most successful cyberattacks.

    Barracuda offers basic protection for Microsoft 365 through email filtering, spam control, and backup. Mimecast goes further by providing advanced, AI-driven defenses like sandboxing, URL and attachment scanning, and browser isolation. Its integrated platform extends protection across Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint to stop evolving phishing and ransomware attacks.

    Mimecast scales seamlessly from email security to collaboration protection, insider risk management, and compliance within one integrated platform. Barracuda primarily serves SMBs and offers limited scalability, often requiring separate tools as organizations expand or adopt new communication platforms.

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