Proofpoint

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company founded in 2002, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. With a robust workforce of over 3,600 employees, Proofpoint serves more than 8,000 enterprises worldwide, including numerous Fortune 100 companies. The brand focuses on protecting organizations' most valuable assets—their people, data, and brand—against sophisticated threats and compliance risks. Their suite of solutions offers multi-layered defenses for email security, data loss prevention, and insider threat management, employing advanced cloud technology for rapid deployment and adaptability.

Proofpoint's offerings include adaptive email security, identity protection, and security awareness training, making it easier for businesses to combat email and cloud threats. Their unique people-centric approach emphasizes user behavior change, helping organizations mitigate risks from negligent or malicious insider actions. Proofpoint's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in a retention rate exceeding 90%, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the fight against cybercrime. The company went public in 2012 and was acquired by Thoma Bravo in 2021 in a landmark deal valued at $12.3 billion.