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Proofpoint Email Protection Reviews

Vendor: Proofpoint
4.2 out of 5
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Proofpoint Email Protection mindshare

As of February 2026, the mindshare of Proofpoint Email Protection in the Secure Email Gateway (SEG) category stands at 20.9%, down from 21.1% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Email Gateway (SEG) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Proofpoint Email Protection20.9%
Microsoft Defender for Office 36521.4%
Mimecast Advanced Email Security16.5%
Other41.2%
Secure Email Gateway (SEG)

PeerResearch reports based on Proofpoint Email Protection reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategorySecure Email Gateway (SEG)Feb 7, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersFeb 7, 2026Download
ComparisonProofpoint Email Protection vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365Feb 7, 2026Download
ComparisonProofpoint Email Protection vs Abnormal SecurityFeb 7, 2026Download
ComparisonProofpoint Email Protection vs Mimecast Advanced Email SecurityFeb 7, 2026Download
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Microsoft Defender for Office 3654.221.4%96%60 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business488
Midsize Enterprise223
Large Enterprise723
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Healthcare Company
5%
Retailer
5%
Insurance Company
5%
University
4%
Construction Company
4%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Performing Arts
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Non Profit
3%
Legal Firm
2%
Educational Organization
2%
Media Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Agriculture
1%

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Proofpoint Email Protection Reviews Summary
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Threat Hunter at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees4.0Proofpoint Email Protection significantly reduces unwanted emails and streamlines triage for us, though I wish for better automation, AI integration, and user experience; overall, it's effective with room for improvement and earns a solid eight out of ten.
Consultant at Exelixis Inc4.5I've used Proofpoint Email Protection for over 20 years; it offers excellent email security and visibility, though it's complex, costly, and support varies. It's best suited for large organizations with strong security operations.
Information Security Architect at Loews Hotels2.5I've found Proofpoint Email Protection helpful for DLP and basic security, though it lacks advanced AI, generates repeat alerts, and has poor support. It increased our SOC workload and feels outdated despite improving our overall email posture.
Senior Security Engineer at DCIPHERS IT SOLUTIONS (P) LTD4.5I've been using Proofpoint Email Protection for a year and found it effective, especially with URL and Attachment Defense. It's easy to implement, reliable, and offers strong threat intelligence, though Google Workspace integration documentation needs improvement.
Solution Architect Cybersecurity at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees4.0I've found Proofpoint Email Protection reliable, scalable, and easy to manage, especially with its AI features and automation. It integrates well, offers strong threat detection, and overall, provides solid value and performance compared to similar solutions.
Sr Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees4.0I used Proofpoint Email Protection as a secure email gateway and found it powerful, stable, and highly configurable, with a much-improved interface; though a bit pricey, it significantly eased threat management and reduced manual workload.
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist at a retailer with 10,001+ employees4.5I've used Proofpoint Email Protection for three years in the retail industry and find it reliable, easy to manage, and less noisy, though portal consolidation could improve; overall, I’d rate it nine out of ten.
Manager, IT Director at Cakmak Avukatlik Ortakligi3.5As a partner, I found Proofpoint Email Protection's spam filtering and Advanced Threat Protection features very effective for email security. However, the solution became too expensive for us, prompting a switch back to using Exchange due to cost concerns.