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.
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