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Proofpoint

Proofpoint secures how people, data, and AI agents connect with AI-driven email, cloud, and collaboration threat protection for enterprises.

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How much does Proofpoint cost?

Median buyer pays
$87,000
per year
Based on data from 85 purchases, with buyers saving 10% on average.
Median: $87,000
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About Proofpoint

Proofpoint Overview

Proofpoint secures how people, data, and AI agents connect with AI-driven email, cloud, and collaboration threat protection for enterprises.

Proofpoint's 1 Product

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Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker

Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker protects sensitive data and user accounts in cloud applications from threats, data loss, and compliance risks. The solution provides visibility into cloud threats and risky data movement by monitoring who accesses, shares, downloads, and edits sensitive information across SaaS and IaaS platforms.

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Proofpoint
Abnormal AI
Median Contract Value$87,000$41,360
Avg Savings9.98%22.89%

Security and compliance

DPA available
SOC2 attestation
Annual penetration tests

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Vendr community insights for Proofpoint

Company with 201-1000 employeesThis year
"It took far longer than expected to receive renewal quotes from alternative resellers"
Company with 201-1000 employeesThis year
"When increasing our usage by 30% we managed to secure a circa 20% discount. "
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"Proofpoint held firm on their 5% uplift on the same scope; they would only discuss altering this for a multi-year agreement, which we were not open to."
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"Proofpoint was inflexible with their auto-renewal policy. They require a 90 day opt out notice and would not agree to modify or remove this. "
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"Via CDW, requested an additional 10% discount based on budgets, which was turned down"
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"We were able to secure Net 45 payment terms and additional discounts on the Proofpoint contract by switching resellers and establishing these as top priorities going into the new relationship. "
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"Many contracts for Proofpoint are run through resellers and this can be a competitive and impactful lever, especially given that the resellers in this space can greatly impact pricing and value added. Watch out for increasing unit rates through the reseller and any that are tacking on additional layers of cost to support their goals and not yours. "
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"We leveraged competition to drive down the cost per unit with a descope upon renewal. "
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"We were able to leverage CDW and competition to bring down the price for our new purchase. "
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