Proofpoint

Proofpoint Inc. is a prominent cybersecurity and compliance company that specializes in cloud-based solutions designed to safeguard modern work environments. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Proofpoint offers a comprehensive suite of services, including email security, encryption, archiving, data loss prevention, and incident response. Its solutions are tailored for mid and large-sized organizations, enabling them to protect users from advanced threats across various channels such as email, social media, and mobile applications. With a client base that includes over 3,000 enterprise-level accounts, including global corporations, universities, and government agencies, Proofpoint aims to enhance organizational security and ensure regulatory compliance while facilitating secure communication and data governance.

Satya Jena

Senior Vice President of Digital Platforms

27 past transactions

Normalyze

Acquisition in 2024
Normalyze is a company specializing in cloud data security solutions. It offers an agentless scanning platform designed to identify and visualize potential vulnerabilities in cloud environments, providing real-time visibility into security posture. This enables security teams to analyze, prioritize, and respond effectively to data threats, preventing sensitive data leakage across public clouds.

Tessian

Acquisition in 2023
Tessian Limited is a company that specializes in email security software designed to mitigate risks associated with human error and data loss. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company offers advanced solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence. Key products include CheckRecipient Guardian, which alerts users in real-time if emails are being sent to unintended recipients, and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which allows organizations to easily create and enforce email communication policies. The platform analyzes email networks to prevent sensitive information from being misdirected, thereby protecting clients in various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment banking, and technology. Tessian aims to enhance security while ensuring minimal disruption to employees' workflows, empowering them to work efficiently without compromising data integrity.

Illusive Networks

Acquisition in 2022
Illusive Networks Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in deception-based solutions designed to protect enterprise systems from cyber threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive aims to reduce cyber risk by shrinking the attack surface and hindering an attacker's lateral movement within the network. Its platform creates a hostile environment for potential intruders by replacing vulnerable connections with deceptive alternatives, enabling the identification of attackers and providing actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include a range of services such as compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security, as well as tools like the Illusive Networks Management Platform and Attack Surface Manager. Illusive serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced detection of persistent threats and targeted attacks.

Dathena Science

Acquisition in 2022
Dathena Science, established in 2016, specializes in data security and privacy management software. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Bangkok, Lausanne, Geneva, Paris, and New York, the company offers solutions such as data protection maturity assessment, sensitive data inventory, risk assessment, and AI-driven data classification and control. Dathena's software enables clients to identify, protect, and manage sensitive data, detect anomalies, and ensure regulatory compliance.

InteliSecure

Acquisition in 2021
InteliSecure, Inc. is a provider of information and network security services aimed at helping organizations safeguard their critical assets. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with an additional office in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of services including managed security services, consulting, technical support, incident response, and security assessments. Their offerings encompass data loss prevention, compliance assessments, and malware analysis, among others. InteliSecure emphasizes a hybrid approach that combines expert human intelligence with a systematic methodology for critical asset protection. By focusing on business outcomes, the company aims to simplify data security and compliance, effectively reducing costs and mitigating risks associated with the loss of confidential information. InteliSecure serves clients both in the United States and internationally.

The Defence Works

Acquisition in 2020
The Defence Works Limited is a Manchester-based company that specializes in online security awareness and phishing simulation training. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Whittingham Limited, the company rebranded in January 2019. The Defence Works focuses on fostering a positive security culture by providing engaging and interactive training experiences for employees. Rather than relying on traditional, tedious training methods, the company offers fresh content monthly, featuring immersive scenarios based on real-world events. This approach aims to enhance understanding of cyber and data security while ensuring relevance to current threats. Additionally, The Defence Works also provides services in policy management and GDPR training. As of May 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

ObserveIT

Acquisition in 2019
ObserveIT LTD. is a provider of insider threat management software solutions, specializing in detecting, investigating, and preventing insider threats within organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Its platform allows organizations to monitor user activity, detect data loss, and respond to incidents more efficiently, significantly reducing investigation times from days to minutes. By offering comprehensive solutions for security teams, ObserveIT aims to enhance the identification of insider threats, streamline investigative processes, and facilitate compliance, ultimately helping organizations safeguard sensitive information and mitigate risks associated with insider actions. ObserveIT operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

Meta Networks

Acquisition in 2019
Meta Networks Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing cloud-native networking and security solutions tailored for enterprises. Formerly known as NSOF Networks Ltd., the company operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc. As traditional LAN/WAN frameworks become less effective with the migration of applications and workloads to the cloud, Meta Networks focuses on creating a secure, simple, and agile wide area network (WAN) solution designed for the cloud era. Its platform utilizes a software-defined perimeter to replace conventional site-centric Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) with a more flexible and secure model. This approach enables organizations to connect employees, private clouds, data centers, and SaaS applications in a zero-trust environment, significantly reducing the risk of security breaches while enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Wombat Security Technologies

Acquisition in 2018
Wombat Security Technologies, Inc. specializes in interactive software solutions aimed at enhancing cyber security awareness and compliance among employees. The company offers a comprehensive Security Education Platform that includes knowledge assessments, a library of simulated attacks, and interactive training modules designed to significantly reduce the success rate of phishing attacks and malware infections. Key products include PhishPatrol, an anti-phishing email filter; PhishAlarm Analyzer, which assists in identifying reported phishing emails; CyberStrength, an assessment tool for evaluating employee cyber security knowledge; and various simulation services such as USBGuru and SmishGuru that train employees on memory device and text message phishing attacks respectively. Wombat serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 1000 companies in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and technology. Founded in 2008 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in the United Kingdom, Wombat operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

Wombat Security Technologies

Acquisition in 2018
Wombat Security Technologies, Inc. specializes in interactive software solutions aimed at enhancing cyber security awareness and compliance among employees. The company offers a comprehensive Security Education Platform that includes knowledge assessments, a library of simulated attacks, and interactive training modules designed to significantly reduce the success rate of phishing attacks and malware infections. Key products include PhishPatrol, an anti-phishing email filter; PhishAlarm Analyzer, which assists in identifying reported phishing emails; CyberStrength, an assessment tool for evaluating employee cyber security knowledge; and various simulation services such as USBGuru and SmishGuru that train employees on memory device and text message phishing attacks respectively. Wombat serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 1000 companies in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and technology. Founded in 2008 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in the United Kingdom, Wombat operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

Cloudmark

Acquisition in 2017
Cloudmark Inc., established in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in messaging security software. It safeguards communications service provider networks and their subscribers worldwide against a broad range of messaging threats, including spam, phishing, and malware. The company's flagship product, Cloudmark Security Platform, offers real-time protection and control across diverse messaging environments, ensuring a safe user experience, protecting revenue, and safeguarding brand reputation. Cloudmark's patented solutions serve over 120 tier-one customers globally, including AT&T, Verizon, and Swisscom.

FireLayers

Acquisition in 2016
FireLayers, Inc. is a provider of enterprise security software specializing in the protection of cloud applications. As a subsidiary of Proofpoint, the company offers a policy-based platform that allows organizations to enforce security and compliance measures across their cloud environments. FireLayers enables IT teams to proactively monitor and manage the usage of cloud applications by implementing rule-based policies that govern user identification, data retrieval, and request fulfillment. Through its solutions, FireLayers adds a critical layer of protection, ensuring that all users, applications, and actions are identified and compliant with required security standards.

Socialware

Acquisition in 2015
Socialware, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2008. The company specializes in providing a platform that enables enterprises to manage social media effectively across various departments. Socialware's platform includes a comprehensive set of modules tailored to meet specific needs, such as risk management, sales, marketing, compliance, and IT. It also focuses on social media compliance, access control, archiving, publishing, content recommendation, and brand protection. By transforming public social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter into enterprise-grade communication and collaboration tools, Socialware facilitates enhanced engagement and interaction among companies, their employees, and their clients. As of November 2015, Socialware operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

Emerging Threats Pro

Acquisition in 2015
Emerging Threats Pro is a cyber security research organization focused on advancing detection and protection methods against emerging threats. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions, including rulesets for the Suricata and Snort intrusion detection systems, as well as comprehensive IP reputation data feeds. By leveraging its expertise in threat and malware technology, Emerging Threats Pro aims to enhance network intrusion protection and detection capabilities for its users, ensuring rapid and effective responses to evolving cyber threats.

Nexgate

Acquisition in 2014
Nexgate is a company specializing in security and compliance solutions for businesses' social media presence. It leverages extensive expertise in digital media, web infrastructure, and software as a service to deliver enterprise-class solutions. Nexgate's offerings include a comprehensive system for managing social accounts, ensuring compliance, and providing actionable metrics that help organizations understand and enhance their social footprint. The company focuses on enabling businesses to safely navigate the opportunities and risks associated with the Social Web, allowing them to effectively engage with their network of contacts, stakeholders, and influencers. Additionally, Nexgate empowers organizations to mobilize their networks into productive advocates, ultimately driving business growth while ensuring robust security and content management.

NetCitadel

Acquisition in 2014
NetCitadel is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in next-generation security solutions that enhance threat management for organizations. Its flagship product, the ThreatOptics Threat Management Platform, provides comprehensive context data and threat analytics to existing security alerts, enabling security teams to analyze, prioritize, and respond to threats effectively without the need for coding. By integrating information from cloud and virtualization environments, NetCitadel's solutions help customers minimize security risks while improving operational efficiencies and response times. The company's innovative approach allows organizations to maintain a single integrated view of security events, facilitating rapid containment of potential issues before they escalate.

Sendmail

Acquisition in 2013
Sendmail specializes in simplifying email management for large enterprises while reducing IT infrastructure costs. The company offers a comprehensive message processing platform that includes appliances, applications, and services designed to ensure secure and efficient email connectivity, routing, and delivery across various environments, including on-premises, cloud, and mobile devices. Its Sentrion Email Infrastructure Platform enhances communication by implementing intelligent email policies and message inspection, ensuring that critical communications align with business policies and processes. This focus on secure mail and message infrastructures makes Sendmail a key player for enterprises and government agencies looking to optimize their email systems.

Armorize Technologies

Acquisition in 2013
Armorize Technologies is a cybersecurity firm based in Santa Clara, California, with a research and development center located in Taipei, Taiwan. The company specializes in delivering comprehensive security solutions designed to protect enterprises from various cyber threats, including advanced persistent threats, targeted email attacks, and web malware. Its flagship product, the Armorize Appsec Suite, is built on innovative research projects that have been recognized at international conferences and cited by prominent organizations. The firm's commitment to developing next-generation technologies has earned it accolades, including recognition in the Red Herring Asia Top 100 and the Red Herring Global Top 10 Innovators awards. Through its cloud-based anti-malware products, Armorize Technologies aims to safeguard businesses from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Abaca Technology

Acquisition in 2013
Abaca Technology Corporation specializes in developing and marketing email protection and messaging security solutions tailored for enterprise, government, and small to medium-sized business customers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of email security services designed to safeguard messaging environments, ensuring high levels of accuracy in threat detection and prevention. Renowned for its engineering expertise and technical talent, Abaca Technology employs advanced email filtering and protection algorithms to deliver effective security measures, addressing the evolving challenges of digital communication threats.

eDynamics

Acquisition in 2013
Acquired in July 2013 eDynamics provides SaaS solutions that help organizations in regulated industry verticals to meet the regulatory requirements. Our solutions, Archive for Chatter and Archive for Yammer, enable regulated organizations to leverage Salesforce.com Chatter and Microsoft Yammer while maintaining regulatory compliance. Chatter and Yammer content is integrated with the existing archiving and retention solution that regulated organizations already have in place; thereby eliminating the need for an addition archive.

Mail Distiller

Acquisition in 2013
Mail Distiller is a company that specializes in email security by offering a hosted service designed to filter and manage electronic mail. Its primary focus is to protect organizations from viruses and spam by blocking harmful and irrelevant content before it reaches the network. By providing comprehensive email filtering services, Mail Distiller aims to enhance the efficiency of communication within businesses, ensuring that time is not wasted on unwanted emails while safeguarding against potential security threats.

NextPage

Acquisition in 2012
NextPage, a leading innovator in Compliance and Information Risk Solutions, delivers the only Information Tracking Platform that mitigates enterprise risk, increases document policy compliance and reduces the cost of eDiscovery by tracking and managing documents no matter where they are located – hard drives, USBs, servers, or email attachments. With patent pending technology, NextPage Digital Thread™ software, NextPage proactively tackles the risk by tracking, classifying, executing policy, and reporting on the compliance of all documents across the enterprise.

Everyone.net

Acquisition in 2009
Everyone.net is a provider of hosted email and collaboration solutions designed for small businesses and service providers. Established in 1998, the company focuses on transforming communication and data sharing while enhancing security and performance. It offers customizable email services that cater to a wide range of clients, including Internet Service Providers, web hosts, organizations, and individual users. Everyone.net's solutions are built on a robust network infrastructure and feature advanced functionalities such as IMAP and mobile push email. The company also prioritizes security with integrated anti-spam and virus protection. With a strong foothold in the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector, Everyone.net manages over 6 billion message connections each month and supports more than 300,000 domains globally.

Secure Data in Motion

Acquisition in 2008
Secure Data In Motion, Inc., operating under the name Sigaba, specializes in security infrastructure solutions that facilitate secure information exchange for industries and government entities. Established in 1999 and based in San Mateo, California, the company offers a range of products including Sigaba Secure Email for protected communication, Sigaba Secure IM for enterprise instant messaging, and Sigaba Secure Paging for critical alerts in healthcare settings. Additionally, Sigaba provides Secure Messaging for Mobile Devices and Secure Statements for electronic document delivery. The company also offers professional services such as installation, maintenance, consulting, support, and training. Its clientele spans various sectors, including federal, state, and local government, as well as financial services and healthcare. Sigaba's name pays homage to the SIGABA encryption machine used by the U.S. during World War II, reflecting its commitment to secure communications. As of August 2008, Secure Data In Motion, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

Fortiva

Acquisition in 2008
Fortiva provides an on-demand email archiving solution that addresses three key challenges – email storage management, legal discovery and regulatory compliance – without the headaches of managing an archive in-house. As a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, the Fortiva Archiving Suite™ can be up and running in days, with minimal upfront capital costs and planning requirements.

Hornetsecurity

Hornetsecurity is a cloud-based email security provider, serving businesses ranging from small to large corporations globally. Their suite of services includes premium spam and virus protection, email encryption, continuity, and archiving solutions, along with advanced threat protection, web filtering, encrypted online storage, and hosted exchange services. These offerings safeguard clients against sophisticated cyber threats such as malware and spear-phishing, without requiring significant hardware or software investments or IT management efforts.

Nuclei

Nuclei unlocks access to the worlds most valuable compliance data.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.