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Proofpoint Named 2023 SC Awards and SC Awards Europe Finalist in 8 Categories

Proofpoint has been named a finalist in eight categories in SC Media’s 2023 SC Awards (U.S.) and 2023 SC Awards Europe. The SC Awards, now in their 26th year, rank among cybersecurity’s highest honors. 

Proofpoint is delighted to be a finalist in these categories.

U.S. program:

European program:

  • Best Data Leakage Prevention Solution: Proofpoint Information Protection 
  • Best Regulatory Compliance Solution: Proofpoint Intelligent Compliance Platform
  • Best Customer Service: Platinum Support from Proofpoint
  • Best Enterprise Security Solution: Proofpoint Advanced Threat Protection

“In today’s threat landscape, companies must solve for risk across email, cloud, identity and data,” says Proofpoint Group Vice President of Product Marketing Tim Choi. “Our solutions shortlisted by SC Media give our customers the complete visibility they need to break the attack chain.”

SC Media’s Trust Awards were created to shine a spotlight on the best information security products and services.?Its Excellence Awards highlight top cybersecurity companies, their leaders, investors and financial partners.?This year, the program added new award categories and revised several others to reflect shifts in the industry.

Finalists were handpicked by an expert panel from among hundreds of award entries that spanned more than 30 industry segments. SC Media will announce winners for the European program in June and the U.S. program in August.

“This recognition underscores our ongoing global commitment to cybersecurity innovation,” Choi says. “It also reflects our dedication to the highest caliber customer support in the market. We appreciate this honor. And we look forward to celebrating with our industry peers and community members in the coming months.”

Learn more at Proofpoint.com.

Proofpoint Joins Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company,?today announced its membership in the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). Formed in 2021 by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), JCDC is a public-private cybersecurity initiative that unites cyber defenders from organizations worldwide. 

Through this partnership, JCDC and Proofpoint will share information with each other about the current and emerging threat landscape. JCDC will provide timely information related to current security vulnerabilities, exploits, and other cyber issues, as well as best practices for mitigation. Proofpoint, in turn, has a world-class threat research team that offers unique insights, while its email and network telemetry provide unparalleled visibility into threats.

“Proofpoint’s partnership with JCDC underscores our commitment for collaboration with the global cybersecurity community to advance our nation’s cyber resilience and apply our collective capabilities to solving cybersecurity challenges,” said Ryan Kalember, executive vice president of cybersecurity strategy for Proofpoint. “JCDC membership provides Proofpoint with an opportunity to bolster our practices and products with timely intelligence about emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We are thrilled to be part of this collaborative ecosystem and offer our expertise to JCDC—and at the same time advance our ability to protect our customers.” 

One of the additional benefits of JCDC membership is the ability to incorporate preliminary cyber threat data as well as subsequent findings into Proofpoint’s threat intelligence offerings and investigations methods. This information sharing will result in the ability to deploy protection faster and better. And through shared threat intelligence, Proofpoint, JCDC, and CISA will be well positioned to remain ahead of adversaries while protecting organizations with actionable insights.  

Proofpoint Launches Women Who Cyber: Women in Cybersecurity Program

Women are highly underrepresented in the field of cybersecurity. The global industry workforce, which was short of approximately 3.5 million workers in 2021, consists of only 25% women, according to a Cybersecurity Ventures statistic cited by the World Economic Forum. Factors such as hiring bias, pay inequality, the lack of female role models and leaders and limited opportunities to advance discourage women from pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

To address this issue, Proofpoint is determined to make a positive impact and has introduced both internal and external programs to raise awareness and support for women in the cybersecurity industry. In May 2023, Proofpoint’s Americas Field Marketing team proudly launched Women Who Cyber, an initiative dedicated to bringing together diverse groups of aspiring and thriving cybersecurity professionals for engaging and interactive events. This comprehensive series will take place in nine cities across North America, with plans to announce additional dates, locations, and activities across the U.S., Canada, and around the globe. 

Each interactive event will welcome individuals of all genders, identities, and generations. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, establish meaningful mentoring relationships, share knowledge, and enjoy an experience such as taking part in a mixology class or building a flower bouquet. They will gain insights and inspiration from a panel of influential women who have shattered glass ceilings and continue to pave the way for female leadership and excellence in the industry. 

Today, the Proofpoint Americas Field Marketing team consists of 11 passionate women who enthusiastically embraced the chance to combine their event expertise with the mission of raising awareness about the gender gap in cybersecurity. Women Who Cyber will showcase women in leadership roles who can offer support and encouragement to their female colleagues, while also sharing their accomplishments and experience. This initiative aims to inspire existing female talent and attract future generations of women to the field.

“This event provided a way for me to connect and network with my community in a way I haven’t before. We learned that many of us are experiencing similar challenges and obstacles in our careers. The consensus was that confidence is key and this event helped us feel a strong sense of support” said Karen Letain, vice president of product management at Proofpoint and a panelist at the inaugural Women Who Cyber event in Frisco, Texas. “We all know that a more balanced workforce provides a greater variety of perspectives which better equips organizations with the ability to handle a variety of opportunities and challenges. Closing the gender gap in cybersecurity isn't just a moral obligation - it’s good business practice.”

Women Who Cyber is expected to welcome hundreds of attendees. Members of the community are also encouraged to apply to participate in an event’s panel. More information about the events and how to join a panel can be found here. 

The team is already working to expand the series beyond events. As they explore the next phase of Women Who Cyber, they are collaborating with Proofpoint’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders and Women@Proofpoint Employee Inclusion Group. Women@Proofpoint is one of nine Proofpoint Employee Inclusion Groups (EIGs) that launched over a year ago. The group is focused on bringing opportunities in cyber to the forefront, encouraging women to pursue a career in the industry, and fostering a safe and respectful working environment where women feel empowered. In addition to collaborating with various business groups, they’ve hosted internal fireside chats, networking opportunities, and have partnered with other EIGs to address intersectional needs.

“As the founding executive champion for the Women@Proofpoint EIG, I have had the pleasure of witnessing our programs come to life,” says Nitza Daniel, area vice president, named account sales at Proofpoint. “The EIG is recognized and integrated into the fabric of the company and supported by e-staff. The valuable contributions made by our members are resonating both internally and externally, positioning Proofpoint as an employer of choice for women.”

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