Proofpoint has established itself as the leader in email security and human-centric cybersecurity since its founding in 2002. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company protects some of the world's largest organizations from advanced threats targeting their people. Proofpoint's platform secures over 3,000 customers globally, with particular strength in Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and organizations handling sensitive data.
The company's Email Protection solution provides comprehensive defense against business email compromise, credential phishing, malware, and ransomware. Their Targeted Attack Protection uses advanced threat intelligence, sandboxing, and URL defense to stop sophisticated attacks. Proofpoint's platform extends beyond email to secure cloud apps, endpoints, and digital communications channels. Their Information Protection capabilities prevent data loss through encryption, DLP, and archiving. The Nexus People Risk Explorer provides visibility into user risk scores and attack patterns.
Proofpoint differentiates through their people-centric approach, recognizing that attackers increasingly target users rather than infrastructure. Their threat research team (ET Labs) operates one of the largest threat intelligence networks, tracking campaigns and adversary infrastructure. The platform provides detailed visibility into which users are targeted and how they respond, enabling security awareness programs based on actual risk. Proofpoint's acquisition of ObserveIT added insider threat and user behavior analytics capabilities.
For organizations prioritizing email security with comprehensive data protection and compliance capabilities, Proofpoint delivers market-leading technology. Their focus on protecting people from advanced threats makes them particularly suitable for enterprises in regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, and government where email remains the primary attack vector.
