Proofpoint

Thoma Bravo to Buy Proofpoint for $12.3B
M&A

Thoma Bravo to Buy Proofpoint for $12.3B

The private equity giant is making its biggest bet on cloud software amid forecasts of rapid growth in the security-as-a-service market.
By Matthew Heller | April 27, 2021
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How to Prevent ‘Visual Hacking’
Technology

How to Prevent ‘Visual Hacking’

In this high-tech age, low-tech hacking techniques like physically looking at open computer screens may be overlooked, potentially leading to disaster.
By John Brenberg | December 5, 2017
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Email Security Firm ‘Matches Wits with Bad Guys’
Technology

Email Security Firm ‘Matches Wits with Bad Guys’

Proofpoint, aiming to double in size within three years, leverages innovation and luck on the way there, its finance chief says.
By David McCann | June 20, 2017
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Annual Harvest
Strategy

Annual Harvest

More companies are using a subscription-based business model, lured by the promise of recurring revenue. But for many, realizing the gains won’t be easy.
By David McCann | May 2, 2017
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Cyber Risk Demands All Hands on Deck: Proofpoint CFO
Technology

Cyber Risk Demands All Hands on Deck: Proofpoint CFO

A finance chief brings his engineering background to bear on spear-phishing and other cybersecurity risks.
By David Katz | February 10, 2016
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