This feature article from MSSP Alert focuses on Barracuda’s findings from the recent Managed XDR Global Threat Report and what it reveals about the security challenges facing businesses and the MSPs that support them. For example, 90% of 2025 ransomware incidents exploited firewalls via CVEs or vulnerable accounts, underscoring the need for rapid patching, stronger identity controls, and a unified AI-powered defense. The article also includes insights from Merium Khalid, director of SOC (security operations center) offensive security at Barracuda.
