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Aegis Threat Protection Platform

Disarm BEC, phishing, ransomware, supply chain threats and more.

Sigma Information Protection Platform

Defend your data from careless, compromised and malicious users.

Identity Threat Defense Platform

Prevent identity risks, detect lateral movement and remediate identity threats
in real time.

Intelligent Compliance Platform

Reduce risk, control costs and improve data visibility to ensure compliance.

Premium Services

Leverage proactive expertise, operational continuity and deeper insights from
our skilled experts.



Overview Email Security and Protection Email Protection Email Fraud Defense
Secure Email Relay Threat Response Auto-Pull Sendmail Open Source Essentials for
Small Business

Advanced Threat Protection Targeted Attack Protection in Email Threat Response
Emerging Threats Intelligence

Security Awareness Training Assess Change Behavior Evaluate
Overview Information Protection Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Insider
Threat Management Intelligent Classification and Protection Endpoint Data Loss
Prevention (DLP) Email Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Email Encryption Data Discover

Cloud Security Isolation Cloud App Security Broker Web Security
Overview Identity Threat Detection and Response Spotlight Shadow
Overview Compliance and Archiving Automate Capture Patrol Track Archive Discover
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Protection Managed Security Awareness Managed Abuse Mailbox Recurring
Consultative Services Technical Account Managers Threat Intelligence Services
People-Centric Security Program


New threat protection solution bundles with flexible deployment options

AI-powered protection against BEC, ransomware, phishing, supplier risk and more
with inline+API or MX-based deployment

Learn More


Solutions by Topic
Combat Email and Cloud Threats

Protect your people from email and cloud threats with an intelligent and
holistic approach.

Change User Behavior

Help your employees identify, resist and report attacks before the damage is
done.

Combat Data Loss and Insider Risk

Prevent data loss via negligent, compromised and malicious insiders by
correlating content, behavior and threats.

Modernize Compliance and Archiving

Manage risk and data retention needs with a modern compliance and archiving
solution.

Protect Cloud Apps

Keep your people and their cloud apps secure by eliminating threats, avoiding
data loss and mitigating compliance risk.

Prevent Loss from Ransomware

Learn about this growing threat and stop attacks by securing today’s top
ransomware vector: email.

Secure Microsoft 365

Implement the very best security and compliance solution for your Microsoft 365
collaboration suite.

Defend Your Remote Workforce with Cloud Edge

Secure access to corporate resources and ensure business continuity for your
remote workers.

Authenticate Your Email

Protect your email deliverability with DMARC.

Why Proofpoint

Today’s cyber attacks target people. Learn about our unique people-centric
approach to protection.

Solutions by Industry
Federal Government State and Local Government Higher Education Financial
Services Healthcare Mobile Operators Internet Service Providers Small and Medium
Businesses
Partner Programs
Channel Partners

Become a channel partner. Deliver Proofpoint solutions to your customers and
grow your business.

Archive Extraction Partners

Learn about Proofpoint Extraction Partners.

Global System Integrator (GSI) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partners

Learn about our global consulting and services partners that deliver fully
managed and integrated solutions.

Technology and Alliance Partners

Learn about our relationships with industry-leading firms to help protect your
people, data and brand.

Social Media Protection Partners

Learn about the technology and alliance partners in our Social Media Protection
Partner program.

Proofpoint Essentials Partner Programs

Small Business Solutions for channel partners and MSPs.

Partner Tools
Become a Channel Partner Channel Partner Portal
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Find the information you're looking for in our library of videos, data sheets,
white papers and more.

Blog

Keep up with the latest news and happenings in the ever‑evolving cybersecurity
landscape.

Podcasts

Learn about the human side of cybersecurity. Episodes feature insights from
experts and executives.

New Perimeters Magazine

Get the latest cybersecurity insights in your hands – featuring valuable
knowledge from our own industry experts.

Threat Glossary

Learn about the latest security threats and how to protect your people, data,
and brand.

Events

Connect with us at events to learn how to protect your people and data from
ever‑evolving threats.

Customer Stories

Read how Proofpoint customers around the globe solve their most pressing
cybersecurity challenges.

Webinars

Browse our webinar library to learn about the latest threats, trends and issues
in cybersecurity.

Watch now to earn your CPE credits
Security Hubs

Get free research and resources to help you protect against threats, build a
security culture, and stop ransomware in its tracks.

Threat Hub
CISO Hub
Cybersecurity Awareness Hub
Ransomware Hub
Insider Threat Management Hub
About Proofpoint

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company that protects organizations'
greatest assets and biggest risks: their people.

Why Proofpoint

Today’s cyber attacks target people. Learn about our unique people-centric
approach to protection.

Careers

Stand out and make a difference at one of the world's leading cybersecurity
companies.

News Center

Read the latest press releases, news stories and media highlights about
Proofpoint.

Privacy and Trust

Learn about how we handle data and make commitments to privacy and other
regulations.

Environmental, Social, and Governance

Learn about our people-centric principles and how we implement them to
positively impact our global community.

Support

Access the full range of Proofpoint support services.

Learn More
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Essentials for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses


ESSENTIALS: MEDIUM AND SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY


EMAIL SECURITY AND PROTECTION

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Proofpoint Essentials delivers a cost-effective and easy-to-manage medium and
small business cybersecurity solution. Essentials is specifically designed for
small businesses (SMBs) and protects your organization from a comprehensive
range of advanced security threats by including additional benefits, such as
security awareness training, data loss prevention, email continuity, archiving,
and social media protection.

Our simple and intuitive interface reduces your administrative workload and
integrates seamlessly with your existing Microsoft 365 environment.



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FEATURES


ENTERPRISE-LEVEL SECURITY, RIGHT-SIZED FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Advanced Email Security
Complete Information Protection
Security Awareness Training
User-friendly Platform

ADVANCED EMAIL SECURITY

Proofpoint Essentials uses the same AI-powered detection technology that secures
more than 75% of Fortune 100 businesses to protect your greatest security risk:
your people.

Essentials enterprise-class protection stops the threats targeting small
businesses. These include spam, phishing, business email compromise (BEC) and
imposter emails, ransomware and malware.

With Essentials, you get:

 * Multilayered anti-spam and anti-virus security
 * Advanced protection against malicious URLs and attachments through dynamic
   sandboxing
 * Intelligent BEC detection for non-payload threats, such as supplier fraud and
   account compromise

COMPLETE INFORMATION PROTECTION

Losing information and exposing customers to potential data breaches can be
incredibly costly and damage your company’s public image. Proofpoint Essentials
reduces the risk, severity, and total number of data loss incidents for SMBs.

Proofpoint Essentials data loss prevention (DLP) and email encryption keeps your
information secure from internal and external threats.

 * Detect outbound data exfiltration and automate compliance and remediation
 * Implement policy filters that immediately identify and encrypt sensitive
   content
 * Compose and respond to encrypted emails without leaving your inbox
 * Access pre-built dictionaries and SmartSearch identifiers that include PII,
   PHI, Financial, and GDPR terms

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Learn more about Email Encryption

SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING

Creating a culture of cybersecurity awareness is crucial for organizations of
all sizes.

Proofpoint Essentials Security Awareness Training does more than train your
users. It helps them identify, resist, and report threats before the damage is
done. This makes them a strong last line of defense against attackers.

 * Simulate phishing attacks with customizable email templates based on
   real-world examples curated by our Threat Intelligence team
 * Deploy engaging training content, created for small business cybersecurity,
   in more than 40 languages
 * Understand your risk with in-depth visibility into employee interactions with
   simulated attacks and assignments

USER-FRIENDLY PLATFORM

Manage your medium and small-business cybersecurity software from a single,
cloud-based admin console that provides ultimate control and flexibility.

Proofpoint Essentials reduces overall complexity for administrators. At the same
time, it gives you the visibility you need to understand your unique threat
landscape. This helps you make better cybersecurity decisions.

 * An intuitive interface gives detailed visibility into specific threats
   targeting your organization
 * Fully cloud hosted: updates are automatic with no hardware to install
 * Manage all users from a single portal with per-user controls and quarantine
   access
 * Includes robust filter rules engine for inbound and outbound mail flow

SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING

Quickly identify malicious social media account takeovers and prevent future
attacks from spreading unwanted content that damages your brand.

BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Proofpoint Essentials provides continuity functions through our 24/7 emergency
inbox. We make sure that your critical email always gets through, even during a
partial network failure.

ARCHIVING AND COMPLIANCE

Manage your data and maintain easy access for discovery purposes, all while
reducing costs and freeing your company from storage limits, with Proofpoint
Essentials’ 10-year cloud archive.

Learn more


FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS

Proofpoint understands that no two organizations are alike, and security
requirements may differ. That’s why Proofpoint Essentials offers flexible
packages available for any sized budget. This allows you to choose the security
features that fit your organization’s unique needs.

If combining advanced email security and security awareness training is your
goal, our best-selling Proofpoint Essentials—Threat Protection Bundle provides
you with the greatest value and most complete protection.

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PROTECT YOUR MICROSOFT INVESTMENT
WITH PROOFPOINT ESSENTIALS

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BECOME AN MSP PARTNER

Are you a Managed Service Provider (MSP) wanting to partner with Proofpoint and
offer Essentials to your customers?

Proofpoint allows you to skip deployment inefficiencies and get your clients
protected fast—with full protection in as little as 30 minutes.

 * Grow your business and create new revenue streams
 * Simplify management with a single, multi-tenant admin console
 * Choose from flexible package options with white-labeling available
 * Only pay for what you need with consumptive monthly billing

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MORE SECURITY, LESS MANAGEMENT



Learn more about Proofpoint Essentials, and how this cost-effective and
easy-to-deploy email protection platform makes us the leader for small business
cybersecurity.



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Solution Brief

Proofpoint Essentials — Threat Protection




READY TO TRY PROOFPOINT ESSENTIALS?

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SMBs trust Proofpoint Essentials.

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