Barracuda Suspends Products and Services in Russia and Belarus Following U.S. Export Sanctions
U.S.-headquartered cybersecurity provider Barracuda announced it is suspending all product support and active services in Russia, Belarus, and the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine to comply with newly enacted U.S. government export sanctions. The restrictions take effect immediately and block regional access to company solutions.
The new U.S. export controls prohibit the export of products and services to any entity within the embargoed territories. According to trust.barracuda.com, the restrictions also ban the continued active support of existing products located in Russia, Belarus, and the specified regions of Ukraine.
Barracuda products and solutions will become completely inaccessible starting Tuesday, March 8, 2022, resulting in a full suspension of product functionality. The company advised affected customers and partners in those areas to take immediate precautions to inspect and secure their infrastructure to reduce potential exposure to cyberattacks.
Barracuda adjusts compliance practices amid Russia Ukraine conflict
The company stated that the military actions by the Russian government against Ukraine triggered a global emergency carrying lasting effects across the technology sector. Barracuda expressed support for Ukraine and stated its desire for a quick and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Because the regulatory environment remains dynamic and rapidly changing, Barracuda stated that it will adjust its compliance practices as federal requirements evolve. The firm continues to post ongoing updates regarding the sanctions through its official Trust Center.
How can users contact Barracuda regarding compliance changes?
How can affected users contact Barracuda regarding the compliance changes?
Customers and partners with specific legal questions regarding the suspension of services can reach out directly to the company’s legal team by sending inquiries to legal@barracuda.com.
Where can organizations find guidance on defending against regional cyberthreats?
Barracuda maintains a dedicated resource page on its platform designed to provide information and actionable steps on protecting enterprise networks against Russia-Ukraine related cyberthreats.
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