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What Is Barracuda?
Barracuda is MSB’s email security gateway that:
- Filters incoming messages
- Quarantines suspicious content
- Enforces security policies
- Allows users to review and manage quarantined emails
Tools Required
- Internet-connected device
- Web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.)
- MSB email address and computer password
Login Instructions
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Go to the Barracuda login page:
Barracuda Login
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Enter your credentials:
- Username: Your MSB email address (e.g.,
firstname.lastname@matsugov.us)
- Password: Your MSB computer password
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Click “Login” to access your dashboard.
Using Barracuda
Message Log Overview
Once logged in, you’ll see:
- Delivered Emails
- Quarantined Emails
- Blocked Emails
Managing Quarantined Emails
- Review quarantined messages carefully.
- To release a message:
- Check the box next to the email.
- Click “Deliver” to send it to your inbox.
Security Best Practices
Exercise Extreme Caution
- Quarantined emails failed one or more security checks.
- Treat them as potentially harmful until verified.
Security Hygiene
- Avoid clicking links or downloading attachments unless you’re confident in the sender’s legitimacy.
SPF/DKIM/DMARC Failures
- If an email is blocked due to SPF/DKIM/DMARC:
- Open a ticket with IT prior to forwarding.
- IT will coordinate with the vendor to resolve the issue.
Password-Protected PDFs
- These are flagged because Barracuda cannot scan them.
- Only open if you trust the sender and content.
- Alternatively use OneDrive to share protected files—it scans for malicious content.
Additional Resources
- MSB IT Help Desk (for login issues or suspicious email concerns)