Proofpoint
Acquired by Thoma BravoProofpoint protects organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks—their people—through comprehensive email security, threat protection, and compliance solutions that defend against advanced cyber threats and data loss.
Last updated Apr 18, 2026 by AI Enrichment
- Industry
- Cybersecurity - Email Security & Compliance
- Business Model
- SaaS
- Target Market
- Enterprise
- Employee Count
- 1001-5000
- Funding
- $175M
- Revenue Range
- $1B+
- Parent Company
- Thoma Bravo
- API Available
- Yes
Market Position
Leading provider of cloud-based email security and threat protection solutions for enterprises
Overview
Proofpoint is a cybersecurity and compliance company that provides cloud-based solutions to protect organizations from advanced threats delivered via email, social media, and mobile apps. The company specializes in email security, threat intelligence, information protection, and compliance solutions designed to safeguard people and defend critical data. Proofpoint serves thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and educational institutions. While Proofpoint is not an AdTech company, it operates in the broader enterprise security ecosystem that intersects with digital marketing and advertising technology through its data protection and compliance capabilities. The company was acquired by Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, in 2021 for approximately $12.3 billion and was taken private. Following the acquisition, Proofpoint continues to operate as a distinct brand and entity under Thoma Bravo's ownership, maintaining its product portfolio and market presence. Proofpoint's solutions address critical security challenges including phishing attacks, ransomware, business email compromise, and insider threats. The company's platform combines threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and machine learning to provide comprehensive protection across email, cloud, and social channels, making it a key player in the enterprise cybersecurity market rather than the AdTech industry.
Products & Features
Email Protection
Advanced email security solution that blocks phishing, malware, and business email compromise attacks
Threat Protection
Comprehensive threat detection and response platform using threat intelligence and behavioral analytics
Information Protection
Data loss prevention and encryption solutions to protect sensitive information across email and cloud apps
Compliance
Email archiving and compliance solutions for regulatory requirements
Security Awareness Training
Phishing simulation and security education platform to train employees on cyber threats
Insider Threat Management
Solutions to detect and prevent insider threats and data exfiltration
Key Features
Advanced threat detection using machine learningEmail fraud defense and BEC protectionCloud app security and CASB capabilitiesURL defense and attachment sandboxingData loss prevention (DLP)Email encryptionThreat intelligence and researchSecurity awareness training and phishing simulationBehavioral analytics and user risk scoring
Use Cases
Email security and phishing protectionBusiness email compromise (BEC) preventionRansomware and malware defenseData loss prevention and complianceCloud application securityInsider threat detectionSecurity awareness trainingRegulatory compliance and email archiving
Customer Segments
Large enterprisesFortune 1000 companiesFinancial servicesHealthcare organizationsGovernment agenciesEducational institutionsTechnology companies
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