Proofpoint
Enterprise email, data and AI security for people and AI agents
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What is Proofpoint?
Proofpoint is an enterprise security vendor. It protects email and collaboration channels, sensitive data and AI usage. Its products include Core Email Protection (deployed via API or gateway), Email Fraud Defense for DMARC and lookalike domains, account takeover protection, enterprise DLP, insider threat management, data security posture management and digital communications governance and archiving.
The newer AI Security line covers how employees use AI, controls for AI agents and MCP discovery and authorization. Detection runs on a shared platform built from Nexus (AI and threat intel), Zen (control points) and Satori (agentic security operations). ZenGuide delivers security awareness training based on each user's risk.
Proofpoint is aimed at large organizations, government agencies, healthcare, financial services and ISPs, and it also offers packages for SMBs. The company says it protects 3.4M customers and is used by more than 80 of the Fortune 100. Pricing is available only through a demo or sales contact.
Key features
- Email threat protection via API or gateway
- DMARC, brand protection and lookalike domain detection
- Account takeover detection and response
- Enterprise DLP across email, cloud and endpoints
- Insider threat management
- Risk-based security awareness training (ZenGuide)
- Visibility and control over employee and AI agent AI usage
- Digital communications capture, archiving and discovery
Use cases
Who it's for
Stopping phishing and BEC
Block email-borne threats such as business email compromise and ransomware delivery before they reach users.
Securing Microsoft 365
Add security and compliance controls to M365, including safe Copilot deployment.
Governing AI usage
Find shadow AI and stop sensitive data leaking through employee prompts and agent actions.
Compliance archiving
Capture and retain digital communications to meet regulatory requirements, for example in financial services.
Proofpoint pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 11, 2026. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Pricing is by quote: contact the vendor.
How Proofpoint compares
- Proofpoint has no free plan, and neither do the 4 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
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| PProofpoint | Quote | — | — | — | — | |
M Mimecast | Quote | — | — | — | Proofpoint vs Mimecast | |
A Abnormal AI | Quote | — | — | — | — | Proofpoint vs Abnormal AI |
Z ZeroFox | Quote | — | — | — | Proofpoint vs ZeroFox | |
N Netcraft | Quote | — | — | — | — | Proofpoint vs Netcraft |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Broad suite covering email, data, insider risk and AI security
- Used by more than 80 of the Fortune 100
- FedRAMP-certified offering for federal agencies
- Email security, DLP and insider threat products share one console
Limitations
- Pricing available only through sales
- Built mainly for enterprise-scale deployments
Proofpoint FAQ
How much does Proofpoint cost?
Proofpoint does not publish prices. You request a demo or contact sales for a quote.
What does Proofpoint protect?
Email and collaboration channels, sensitive data across cloud and endpoints, and AI usage by both employees and AI agents.
Does Proofpoint support Microsoft 365?
Yes. It offers security and compliance for M365, including guidance on deploying Copilot securely.
Is there an option for smaller companies?
Yes. Proofpoint has a small and medium business offering and Proofpoint Essentials.
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