Developer of cybersecurity software and services intended to help organizations make better decisions that minimize risk. The company offers application security, cloud security, identity and access management, network and infrastructure security as well as end-point security, providing clients with the right infrastructure and tools to keep sensitive information in the right hands and solve their cybersecurity challenges.
Proofpoint is a cybersecurity and compliance company founded in 2002 by Eric Hahn. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it has grown to over 5,000 employees and serves more than 2 million customers globally, including a significant portion of the Fortune 1000. The company went public in 2012 and was acquired by Thoma Bravo in 2021 in a notable transaction valued at $12.3 billion.
Proofpoint offers a cloud-native platform that protects people, data, and brands from advanced threats and compliance risks. Its key services include email and advanced threat protection, identity-based threat protection, data protection, compliance supervision, and security for cloud and social media channels. The company analyzes billions of emails and cloud accounts daily, effectively stopping over 99% of advanced threats. With a strong customer satisfaction rate exceeding 95% and a renewal rate above 90%, Proofpoint maintains a robust presence in the cybersecurity landscape.
Virtru is a data-centric security company founded in November 2012, focused on advancing the Trusted Data Format (TDF) standard. As the inventor of TDF, Virtru provides organizations with the ability to maintain control over their data. The company serves over 6,700 commercial and federal customers, including notable names like McGraw Hill, Ohio State University, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Virtru's platform, powered by OpenTDF, offers a range of data security solutions. These include email security for Google Gmail and Microsoft Outlook, file sharing and cloud protection for services like Google Drive and Microsoft Office 365, and end-to-end encryption to ensure data remains secure throughout its lifecycle. The company also integrates with data loss prevention tools to help organizations automatically encrypt sensitive information. In 2023, Virtru experienced significant growth, achieving 200% year-over-year revenue growth in the public sector and receiving FedRAMP authorization, highlighting its commitment to high security standards.