Proofpoint

EMAIL SECURITY VENDOR

Proofpoint — Enterprise Email Security for Every Business

Proofpoint Essentials brings the same AI-powered email detection that protects Fortune 100 companies to SMBs and mid-market organizations. Anti-phishing, BEC protection, malware defense, DLP, email encryption, archiving, and security awareness training. Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for over 10 years.

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Year Gartner Leader
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Data Loss Prevention
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Email Archiving
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Training Included

Proofpoint is the heavyweight in email security — the same AI-powered detection that protects Fortune 100 companies is available in their Essentials platform for SMBs. For clients in regulated industries or those who need email archiving, DLP, and encryption bundled together, Proofpoint covers a lot of ground in a single platform.

The recent Hornetsecurity acquisition deepens their MSP and SMB capabilities, and the formal ConnectWise partnership provides tighter MSP workflow integration.

What Proofpoint Essentials Covers

  • Anti-Phishing & BEC Protection — AI-powered detection of phishing, business email compromise, and impersonation attacks.
  • Malware & Ransomware Defense — Advanced threat protection for malicious attachments and URLs.
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — Prevent sensitive data from leaving your organization via email.
  • Email Encryption — Policy-based encryption for emails containing sensitive information.
  • Email Archiving — Compliant email retention and e-discovery for regulatory requirements.
  • Security Awareness Training — Phishing simulations and training modules to educate your workforce.
  • ConnectWise Integration — Tight integration with ConnectWise for streamlined MSP service delivery.

How Brivy IT Delivers Proofpoint

Proofpoint is available for clients who want enterprise-grade email security in a reseller capacity. You get:

  • Full platform access — Email security, DLP, encryption, archiving, and training under one roof.
  • Competitive pricing — Channel rates through our vendor partnerships.
  • Compliance-ready — Archiving and DLP features that satisfy regulatory requirements.
  • Local support — Utah-based team for deployment, configuration, and ongoing management.

Where Proofpoint Fits

Our managed clients use M365 Defender as the baseline, but Proofpoint is the option for organizations that need deeper protection, compliance features, or a recognized name for audit and cyber insurance purposes.

Proofpoint carries the most brand recognition in email security, which matters for compliance conversations and cyber insurance applications. It is more feature-rich — and more complex — than lighter options like Vade or Ironscales. Best suited for clients who need the full package.

GREAT FIT IF YOU…
  • Need email security, DLP, encryption, and archiving in one platform
  • Regulated industry requiring compliant email retention and e-discovery
  • Cyber insurance or audit requires a recognized email security platform
  • Want the same protection Fortune 100 companies use
NOT THE BEST FIT IF YOU…
  • Just need basic supplementary email filtering on top of M365
  • Looking for the simplest, fastest-to-deploy email security option
  • Small business with under 20 mailboxes and a tight budget

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Proofpoint matter for cyber insurance?
Many cyber insurance carriers ask specifically about email security controls. Proofpoint is a recognized name that auditors and underwriters know, which can simplify the application process and potentially improve terms.
Does Proofpoint include email archiving?
Yes. Proofpoint Essentials includes compliant email archiving with e-discovery capabilities, which is required in regulated industries like healthcare, financial services, and legal.
How does Proofpoint compare to Ironscales or Vade?
Proofpoint is the most comprehensive — it bundles email security with DLP, encryption, archiving, and training. Ironscales and Vade are lighter and faster to deploy but focus specifically on email threat detection. Choose Proofpoint when you need the full compliance and data protection package.
Is the ConnectWise integration included?
Yes. Proofpoint has a formal partnership with ConnectWise that provides tighter workflow integration for MSP operations, which benefits our service delivery to you.

Enterprise Email Security — Without the Enterprise Complexity

Proofpoint Essentials deployed and managed by Brivy IT.

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