Barracuda Networks acquires Evo Security for MSPs

Cybersecurity firm Barracuda Networks has acquired identity and access management startup Evo Security, the company announced on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The move is designed to integrate comprehensive identity security tools directly into Barracuda's flagship BarracudaONE platform, specifically tailored for managed service providers (MSPs). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition aims to address a critical gap in the cybersecurity market by providing MSPs with a single, integrated platform to manage identity protection across thousands of client environments. Barracuda CEO Rohit Ghai stated that identity has become the center of cybersecurity, noting that attackers today are often logging in with compromised credentials rather than breaking in through technical exploits. He argued that existing enterprise identity solutions are often too complex, costly, and ill-suited for MSPs who must securely scale across numerous customers.

Evo Security's platform consolidates several key functions historically managed with disparate tools. Its features include multifactor authentication, single sign-on, privileged access management, and a managed RADIUS service that...