Proofpoint

What is Proofpoint?

Proofpoint is a cybersecurity platform for enterprises, governments and midsize businesses that protects people, data and AI use. It is best known for email protection and also covers data security and security awareness training. The vendor says it has 3.4 million customers, including over 80 of the Fortune 100.

Key features of Proofpoint

• Email protection and fraud defense: blocks phishing and email fraud, with secure email relay.
• Account takeover protection: detects compromised accounts.
• Security awareness training: trains users against phishing and social engineering.
• Data security: data loss prevention across email, cloud and endpoints, insider threat management and data security posture management.
• Digital communications governance: compliance controls for archived communications.
• AI security: controls for employee AI use, AI agent activity and MCP servers.

How Proofpoint works

Proofpoint sells these capabilities as modules on a shared platform that includes Nexus for threat intelligence and AI, plus products such as Proofpoint 365 Total Protection. Email controls analyze messages and links, while data security tools watch for sensitive content leaving through email, cloud apps and endpoints. The vendor mentions FedRAMP-certified security for federal agencies.

Who uses Proofpoint?

Proofpoint targets government at all levels, higher education, healthcare, financial services, service providers and small and midsize businesses. Named customers on its site include Concentrix, Accenture, Informatica, Wyndham Resorts, Guardian, Webster Bank and Xcel Energy.

Proofpoint pricing

Proofpoint does not publish pricing; plans are quoted by the vendor through its sales process and partners. The vendor offers a demo request and a how-to-buy page.

Proofpoint integrations

The vendor names Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot and a Claude Compliance API, and lists Proofpoint Essentials and a Partner Hub for resellers.

Proofpoint alternatives

Abnormal Security takes an API-based behavioral approach and is often layered on top of or in place of a gateway. Mimecast competes directly on email security plus archiving and continuity. IRONSCALES is a lighter, API-based option with emphasis on phishing simulation and user-reported threats.