Proofpoint
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Advanced threat protection and compliance solutions for email and cloud.
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Features
44 features across 28 categories
Administration(1)
Centralized management console for MSPs and organizations with multiple subsidiaries.
Analytics(2)
Comprehensive dashboards and reports on security posture, threats, and compliance metrics.
Tracks security awareness program effectiveness with detailed metrics and benchmarking.
Archive(1)
Search and retrieve historical email messages up to 30 days in archive.
Authentication(2)
Risk-based authentication requiring additional verification for suspicious activities.
Single sign-on support for Okta, Azure AD, and other major identity providers.
Cloud Integration(1)
Native integration with Outlook and Teams for seamless threat protection.
Cloud Security(2)
Detects compromised credentials and unusual account activities in cloud applications.
Secures SaaS applications including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce.
Compliance(2)
Long-term email retention and rapid search capabilities for compliance and litigation support.
Automates compliance workflows for regulations including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
Data Protection(1)
Monitors and prevents unauthorized transmission of sensitive data across email and cloud applications.
Deployment(1)
Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premise deployment models with flexible licensing.
Email Processing(1)
Adds custom headers to emails for additional context and downstream system processing.
Email Security(8)
Multi-layer filtering technology blocks spam, malware, and policy-violating content.
Intelligent quarantine with admin review queue and user appeal workflows.
Detects and blocks sophisticated phishing, malware, and zero-day attacks targeting email.
Prevents lookalike domain attacks and homograph spoofing techniques.
Implements SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols to prevent domain spoofing.
Provides end-to-end encryption for sensitive emails with granular recipient controls.
Manages and controls communication with external parties including contractors and partners.
Identifies and prevents Business Email Compromise (BEC) and spear-phishing attacks.
File Security(2)
Advanced scanning and analysis of file attachments for hidden malware and exploits.
Removes potentially dangerous content from files while preserving functionality.
File Sharing(1)
Safe file sharing portal with encryption and access controls.
Forensics(1)
Deep analysis of security incidents with detailed threat forensics and root cause analysis.
Incident Response(1)
Automated incident response capabilities including quarantine and user notifications.
Infrastructure(1)
Redundant gateway infrastructure ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
Insider Threats(1)
Detects and prevents data theft and policy violations by monitoring user behavior.
Integration(1)
RESTful APIs for integration with SIEM, ticketing, and orchestration platforms.
Intelligence(1)
Real-time threat feeds and intelligence on emerging attack vectors and IOCs.
Malware Protection(1)
Advanced detection and prevention of ransomware attacks on email and endpoints.
Mobile Security(1)
Protects mobile devices from phishing, malware, and network-based threats.
Monitoring(1)
Continuous monitoring of email, cloud, and user activities with instant alerting.
Policy Management(1)
Intuitive interface to create custom security and compliance policies without coding.
Risk Management(1)
Identifies vulnerable users and risky behaviors to prioritize security efforts.
Threat Analysis(1)
Isolates and detonates suspicious attachments in a secure environment for threat analysis.
Threat Detection(4)
Analyzes user and entity behavior patterns to detect anomalies and insider threats.
Identifies and blocks exploit attempts embedded in Office and PDF documents.
Detects and blocks advanced evasion techniques including obfuscation and encoding.
Leverages machine learning models to identify zero-day threats and novel attack patterns.
Training(2)
Customizable phishing campaigns to test employee susceptibility and track improvements.
Simulated phishing campaigns and interactive training to improve security awareness.
Web Security(1)
Detects and blocks malicious URLs and prevents drive-by downloads.
Pricing
Essential
- ✓Advanced threat and phishing protection
Advanced
Popular- ✓Advanced threats
- ✓DLP
- ✓cloud app security
Complete
- ✓All Advanced features plus insider threat and mobile defense
Enterprise
- ✓Custom solution with advanced features and dedicated support
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Integrations
33 known integrations