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Proofpoint Threat Protection

byProofpoint
in Email Security
4.6

Overview

Product Information on Proofpoint Threat Protection

Updated 20th January 2026

What is Proofpoint Threat Protection?

Proofpoint Collaboration Security tackles multichannel, multistage attacks with 99.999% detection accuracy. It identifies and remediates advanced email threats including BEC, ransomware, phishing, ATO, and exec impersonations. The solution blocks threats across email and other digital communication and collaboration platforms, i.e. MS Teams, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, OneDrive, protecting users anywhere they work, on any device. Customers get protection against both internal and supplier account compromise, and strengthens human resilience against emerging threats. With Proofpoint’s Collaboration Security, customers ensure that interactions with business partners, suppliers, and even AI agents remain trusted and secure.

Proofpoint Threat Protection Pricing

Proofpoint Threat Protection software offers its pricing model based on a subscription structure, typically determined by the number of users or endpoints and the level of features selected The software is licensed annually or for multi year terms, with various packages available that scale according to organizational requirements Optional add on features or modules may be included for additional fees

Overall experience with Proofpoint Threat Protection

SYSTEMS ENGINEER
<50M USD, Miscellaneous
FAVORABLE

“Email Search and Recall Features Useful Despite Occasional Portal Quirks. Support Team Provides Strong Assistance.”

5.0
Oct 8, 2025
It works great but sometimes has it's quirks. It does everything it claims to do and more. We really love the TAP and TRAP software. The support is top notch. I really can't say enough good things about their support.
Engineer
50M - 250M USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Proofpoint - exciting but needs more”

3.0
Dec 2, 2025
lot of config needed without direction at first was my experience.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

The company focuses on providing cybersecurity and compliance solutions. It primarily aims to offer protection across various digital channels such as email, web, cloud, and social media.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2002
Head office location
Sunnyvale, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://www.proofpoint.com

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Proofpoint Threat Protection Likes & Dislikes

Like

At first the old interface was blah, but its simplicity grows on you. I believe they are phasing that out for their new dashboard which looks fancy but still holds its simplicity. The email search function is great with so many different variables to choose from. Also, being able to find an email and send it to TRAP for recall is so helpful. I can't tell you how many times we've had to recall an email. Their support is phenomenal, it really is. I've worked with them for hours on setup and post configuration, setting up rules etc. They are great and always get it resolved. I know it sounds like I'm paid to say it but I really am not. This is one support team that should really get some recognition.

Like

I am learning while configuring but it is exciting

Like

The single-click actions found in the daily email are an absolute time saver - rather than check multiple messages to see if they are spam, or delete them assuming they are, I can now see at a glance the messages that meet that potential, and take very quick action if needed. Once approving a message to be delivered, it arrives within a matter of moments which is a perfect user experience.

Dislike

It's really hard to say what I dislike because I really like this product. If I mention anything it would be nitpicking so here goes. In the new portal, for email searches depending on which search type you select it doesn't seem to produce results. For example, you select hrd.subject and put something in this field, nothing pops up. Very annoying, especially when a subject is all you have to work with. Sometimes creating new email rules is cumbersome but when in doubt I always create a support ticket and they hop in ready to assist.

Dislike

slow loading, online documentation is not updated/accurate -learning curve and not OOB ready

Dislike

There's almost nothing to criticize from an end-user perspective, though perhaps having a way to adjust the time and frequency of daily reminders (perhaps one in the morning and one in the afternoon) would be appreciated, though not essential.

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Peer Discussions

Proofpoint Threat Protection Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(1385 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
63%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • SYSTEMS ENGINEER
    <50M USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Email Search and Recall Features Useful Despite Occasional Portal Quirks. Support Team Provides Strong Assistance.

    5.0
    Oct 8, 2025
    It works great but sometimes has it's quirks. It does everything it claims to do and more. We really love the TAP and TRAP software. The support is top notch. I really can't say enough good things about their support.
  • PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Daily Summary Email Streamlines Spam Identification And One-Click Message Management

    5.0
    Jan 8, 2026
    Since Proofpoint was introduced across our company I have seen a notable drop-off in unwanted messages, both spam and from unsolicited though genuine cold contacts. The daily summary email not only gives enough information to determine whether a message is truly spam or not, but also saves time with all the relevant actions available via a single click - from allowing a specific email, to always allowing a specific sender (on the rare occasion it gets over zealous)
  • CYBERSECURITY ANALYST
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Strong Community Support, but Proofpoint Faces Issues With Dashboard Navigation

    4.0
    Oct 20, 2025
    Proofpoint is a very easy to use service that has a very responsive service staff, community is strong but their will occasionally be small delays in email service as baselines are established or domains are resolving issues.
  • Application Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Support Team Responsive While Unified Platform Integration Remains an Ongoing Concern

    4.0
    Sep 24, 2025
    This product works great for filtering out both spam and potential malicious emails. Our overall experience has been mostly good. We have had some issues with emails we needed to come through being filtered and the process to whitelist was not easy.
  • IT Associate
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Proofpoint, just do it!

    4.0
    Sep 22, 2025
    The overall experience has been very positive and Proofpoint saves our bacon daily. With the new interface I can see Proofpoint is making great strides towards a more unified experience and it's making management much easier.
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