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Proofpoint is adding agentic workspace protection to its cybersecurity platform by acquiring Acuvity. Acuvity delivers AI enterprise security and governance, while Proofpoint offers cybersecurity and compliance, the companies said in a Friday (Feb. 13) press release.
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the general availability of its Proofpoint Satori™ Emerging Threats Intelligence Agent for Microsoft Security Copilot. “AI is the force multiplier for defenders, and when partners bring their agentic innovation into the Security Copilot ecosystem, the impact is exponential. Together, we're not just building tools—we're creating a new era of intelligent, collaborative cyber defen.
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proofpoint, Inc., a global leader in cybersecurity and compliance solutions, today announced that it has joined TGL presented by SoFi as the Official Cybersecurity Partner. This new collaboration marks a strategic step for Proofpoint as it broadens its brand presence into the athletic and entertainment space, connecting with diverse audiences while reinforcing its mission to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. Created by TMRW Sports, TGL presen.
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company today announced its inclusion in the Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem. Proofpoint was selected based on its proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft. “Proofpoint is proud to be part of the Microsoft Security Store, making it easier for organizations to access.
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the launch of its next-generation digital communications governance (DCG) offering, delivering real-time search, AI-driven supervision and surveillance, and state-of-the-art archiving and compliance capabilities. Deployed by six of the top 10 financial services firms in the U.S., according to Fortune 100 rankings, the offering, now available on public cloud, is designed to simpl.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Tessian, a leader in the use of advanced AI to automatically detect and guard against both accidental data loss and evolving email threats.
Cloud-native, API-enabled inbound and outbound email protection solution extends Proofpoint's award-winning offering to address the most frequent form of data loss including misdirected email and data exfiltration Cloud-native, API-enabled inbound and outbound email protection solution extends Proofpoint's award-winning offering to address the most frequent form of data loss including misdirected email and data exfiltration
2021 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards recognizes Proofpoint in second consecutive year for ongoing cloud-based email security innovation 2021 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards recognizes Proofpoint in second consecutive year for ongoing cloud-based email security innovation
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proofpoint, Inc. ("Proofpoint"), a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced that the acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, of Proofpoint constitutes a "fundamental change" and a "make-whole fundamental change" under the indenture (the "Indenture") governing Proofpoint's 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2024 (the "Notes"). Thoma Bravo's acquisition of Proofpoint was completed on August 31, 2021, which is the effective date of the fundamental change and make-whole fundamental change.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, and Proofpoint, Inc. (“Proofpoint), a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the completion of Thoma Bravo's acquisition of Proofpoint for approximately $12.3 billion in cash. The acquisition was previously announced on April 26, 2021, and Proofpoint's stockholders approved the transaction at the Special Meeting of Shareholders held on July 23, 2021.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A U.S. federal jury unanimously found Friday that Vade Secure (Vade) willfully and maliciously misappropriated over a dozen trade secrets and infringed copyrights belonging to Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFPT) and its subsidiary Cloudmark LLC, awarding Proofpoint approximately $13.5 million in compensatory damages for Vade's unjust enrichment to date. The Court's decision on punitive damages for Vade's willful misappropriation of the trade secrets is expected in late October. Proofpoint will also be seeking injunctive relief to address ongoing and future harm to Proofpoint.
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Proofpoint's (PFPT) second-quarter 2021 results highlight solid demand for its products and expansion of the international business.
JMP Securities analyst Erik Suppiger downgraded Proofpoint Inc (NASDAQ: PFPT) to Market Perform from Outperform without a price target post the Q2 results. The company is suspending guidance for the remainder of the year in light of the pending Thoma Bravo transaction set to close in Q3, Suppiger notes.
Proofpoint (PFPT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 31.25% and 4.44%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?