SpamTitan & PhishTitan (Secure Bundle) vs Barracuda Sentinel: What You Need to Know
TitanHQ Secure bundle includes two-layers of email defense ( SEG / MX Filtering + ICES). It delivers seamless M365 integration delivers 360-degree email protection against internal and external threats before, during, and after an attack, at US $3.74/user/month (annual).
Barracuda Sentinel is part of Barracuda Networks’ broader email-security/email-protection offering. It’s a cloud-based, AI-powered email protection service. Entry-level email protection plans begin at US $5 per user/month (MSRP). One publicly listed fully bundled subscription (Barracuda Total Email Protection which includes Sentinel + gateway security + backup/archiving + additional protections), the listed price for 1 user was shown as USD $14.99 per month in one vendor’s listing Sources Barracuda.com & CDW.com
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Type of SolutionTitanHQ
Two-layer email security bundle: SEG/MX filtering + ICES (Inline Cloud Email Security)
Barracuda
Cloud-based, AI-driven email protection platform (part of Barracuda Email Protection suite)
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Protection ScopeTitanHQ
360-degree protection for Microsoft 365: external + internal email threats; pre-, during, and post-attack defenses
Barracuda
AI phishing detection, BEC protection, account takeover defense; part of broader suite including optional backup, archiving, encryption
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IntegrationTitanHQ
Seamless Microsoft 365 integration
Barracuda
Strong Microsoft 365 integration; also works within broader Barracuda ecosystem
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Pricing (approx.)TitanHQ
US $3.74/user/month (annual subscription)
Barracuda
Starts at US $5/user/month (MSRP for entry-level email protection)
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Bundled / Premium OptionTitanHQ
"Complete Bundle (MX & ICES Email Threat Protection Backup & Recovery for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID Security Awareness Training AI-powered DNS Filtering Email Archiving). US $7.02 user / month"
Barracuda
Total Email Protection bundle (Sentinel + gateway filtering + backup + archiving + more) publicly listed at US $14.99/user/month (example vendor price via CDW)
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Value PositioningTitanHQ
Lower cost; multi-layered cybersecurity protection included in one plan; strong SMB and M365-focused value
Barracuda
Higher cost; integrates deeply with Barracuda’s broader security, backup, compliance, and archiving stack
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SourcesTitanHQ
TitanHQ pricing
Barracuda
Barracuda.com (MSRP), CDW.com vendor listing
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Barracuda Feature Value Breakdown (vs TitanHQ)
Barracuda's Approach: Barracuda Email Protection combines gateway defense with API-based inbox protection through multiple bundle tiers (Advanced, Premium, Premium Plus).
The solution offers comprehensive coverage against 13 email threat types with AI-driven detection. However, security awareness training requires additional purchases as an add-on/upsell. Barracuda provides MSP-specific features, including multi-tenant management through dedicated portals, though setup and management require heavier technical overhead.
Source: Barracuda
TitanHQs Approach: TitanHQ SEG (SpamTitan) provides dual antivirus engines (Bitdefender and ClamAV), predictive technology, and sandboxing with 400+ spam rulesets for precision scoring.
The two-layer defense approach combines MX-level email protection to block threats before they reach Microsoft 365, plus Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) for API-based detection of BEC, C-Level impersonation, and internal threats invisible at the gateway. Security awareness training is included in bundles rather than sold separately.
The multi-tenant architecture allows MSPs to manage all clients from a single dashboard, with deployment in under 30 minutes. Independent testing shows strong performance with spam catch rates exceeding 99.87%.
Value Assessment: Both solutions offer comprehensive email security. Barracuda provides more bundle tiers but charges extra for training and requires a heavier setup. TitanHQ emphasizes the two-layer defense approach with training included, MSP-focused design, and faster deployment at a significantly lower price point.
SpamTitan Plus blocks 99.9% of phishing and spear phishing emails.
TitanHQ Secure Bundle
Stay ahead of email threats with two layers of email protection: MX filtering and ICES. The standard plan provides email perimeter and mailbox protection at the same time. Our seamless M365 integration delivers 360-degree email protection, ensuring proactive defense against phishing, malware, and evolving threats. Safeguard your inbox against internal and external threats before, during, and after an attack.
Phishing Protection
- AI-Driven Analysis : Uses AI-driven analysis with multiple layers, including ML, to detect phishing attempts and malicious URLs.
- High Detection Accuracy : API Driven Inline Email Security. Catches threats Microsoft misses.
- Auto Remediation : Instant Inbox Threat Removal, Identify and remove emails containing malicious URLs.
Email Anti-Spam
- Spam Protection : Advanced Spam Protection via MX-based Secure Email Gateway Blocks Spam, Viruses, Malware and Ransomware.
- Email Filtering : Exceptional Detection Rates (Virus Bulletin Leading Vendor in Q4 2024).
- Advanced Threat Protection : Advanced Threat Protection uses Bayesian auto learning and heuristics to defend against evolving threats.
TitanHQ Complete Bundle
The 'Complete' bundle combines advanced email security (ICES & MX), Microsoft 365 and Entra ID backup, Security Awareness Training (SAT), phishing simulation, email archiving, and DNS filtering.
Robust Layered Cybersecurity
- Protect your systems, users, and data with a powerful, multi-layered cybersecurity solution designed to defend against modern cyber threats and human error, all in one comprehensive bundle.
- DNS Filtering: Protect client data, restricts clicks/links from launching malicious websites.
- SAT & Phishing Simulation : Transforms staff into real-time cyber defense firewall.
- Next-Gen Phishing Protection : Cutting-edge defense against phishing threats.
- High Detection Accuracy : Catches threats Microsoft misses.
- Compliant Archiving Solution : Offers secure right-to-be-forgotten functionality to comply with HIPAA, SOX, SEC, FINRA, and GDPR regulations.
- Data Protection & Privacy :Backups ensure email data is recoverable in case of deletion, cyberattacks, or system failures, helping meet data availability and protection obligations.
TitanHQ offers a unified cybersecurity platform built specifically for MSPs and SMBs that prioritize simplicity, exceptional support, and transparent pricing. By offering highly customizable bundles that combine two-layer email defense (MX + API), comprehensive backup and recovery solutions, and security awareness training, it streamlines deployment in under 30 minutes while providing predictable costs and unified management.
The MSP First model, with dedicated Account Managers and someone who always picks up the phone, is particularly suitable for MSPs managing multiple clients on M365 or mixed environments, SMBs wanting enterprise security without complexity or surprise costs, and organizations that value personal support relationships and bundled pricing over individual product selection.
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