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The future of data security is taking shape.
Proofpoint has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire @Varonis — a defining step toward creating one of the most comprehensive data and AI security solutions in the industry.
See the announcement: proofpoint.com/us/newsroom/p…
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Congratulations @proofpoint on its acquisition of Varonis ⚡️
A super milestone for all the team!
Well done 🚀
#NYSEWired #theCUBE
Our CEO, @sumit_dhawan, joined @CNBC's ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss Proofpoint’s $6.3 billion acquisition of AI cybersecurity firm Varonis, AI safety issues, and more.
“Proofpoint and Varonis together become the largest cybersecurity player solving data security. No other provider was designed and built for protecting data.” cnbc.com/video/2026/10/16/pr…
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A transformational moment for cybersecurity. @Proofpoint’s agreement to acquire @Varonis for $6.3B brings together two leaders to help companies protect the data powering enterprise AI. Congratulations to Sumit, Yaki and both teams!
Proofpoint has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire @Varonis, a leader in data and AI security.
Details: proofpoint.com/us/newsroom/p…
The combination will establish the industry's largest data and AI cybersecurity organization, bringing together distinct strengths to deliver a unified platform for protecting people, data, and AI.
Our CEO, Sumit Dhawan, shares more here: proofpoint.com/us/blog/corpo…
Proofpoint retweeted
"What we are seeing at board level and CEO level is interest in adopting AI and cybersecurity."
@proofpoint CEO @sumit_dhawan explains why the company just announced plans to buy $VRNS for $6.3B:
cnbc.com/video/2026/10/16/pr…
Proofpoint has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire @Varonis, a leader in data and AI security.
Details: proofpoint.com/us/newsroom/p…
The combination will establish the industry's largest data and AI cybersecurity organization, bringing together distinct strengths to deliver a unified platform for protecting people, data, and AI.
Our CEO, Sumit Dhawan, shares more here: proofpoint.com/us/blog/corpo…
Proofpoint retweeted
Just announced: CoGUI has been disrupted.
Proofpoint supported @Microsoft in the major takedown of Chinese-speaking cybercrime threat actors and CoGUI, the infrastructure supporting their activities.
More details: proofpoint.com/us/blog/threa…
Independent cybersecurity research platform, @insights_expert, has recognized the effectiveness of our enterprise AI security platform built on intent and data context.
Grateful to our customers and partners, whose feedback continues to guide the development of our solutions. 🎊
According to our new Cyber Insecurity in Healthcare report, 97% of organizations surveyed experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, of which 74% reported disruption to patient care as a result.
Read the report for more concerning findings: proofpoint.com/us/resources/…
It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
We'll share practical tips to protect you and your organization from today's evolving threats.
Check out tip 1, then register for our special Intercepted: Cybersecurity Awareness Month event, happening on October 21. brnw.ch/21x6lNo
In a new blog, our GVP of AI Security, Tim Choi, flagged how security teams are taking on AI security work before they are ready for it.
Read his advice on finding the right talent that understands your org's data, applications, and business operations. proofpoint.com/us/blog/ai-se…
Reporter Ken Underhill of @eSecurityPlanet attended #Protect26. One theme that stood out to him was that security architecture needs to understand intent.
Our expert threat researchers and executives reinforced this message.
Read Ken's full summary here: esecurityplanet.com/threats/…
CyberSecurity Breakthrough has named Proofpoint the Security Governance Platform of the Year! 🎉
Through our unified data security solution, organizations gain complete visibility and control to safely adopt AI.
Proud to be recognized among our peers in this respected program.
Another step in our commitment to the U.S. Public Sector. Proofpoint is extending our Data Security and Insider Threat Management to Federal Agencies, pursuing FedRAMP High (Class D) authorization. Read more, brnw.ch/21x64p3
Proofpoint’s 2026 Voice of the CISO shows that security programs are making progress against familiar threats while AI, human behavior, identity, and workplace technology reshape the attack surface.
See what's rewriting the #CISO agenda: proofpoint.com/us/2026-voice…
Proofpoint’s full unified data security portfolio is now available in Amazon Marketplace. Our newest listings include:
🔹 DLP Transform
🔹 DSPM and Data Access Governance
🔹 Insider Threat Management
🔹 Data Security for AI
More details: proofpoint.com/us/blog/data-… @awscloud
Proofpoint has been named a Pace Setter in Gartner's inaugural 2026 Emerging Market Quadrant™ for AI Application Security – Established Vendors. proofpoint.com/us/blog/corpo…
We believe this recognition reflects the growing importance of securing AI across the entire enterprise.
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Within 90 seconds of compromise, a threat actor triggered multiple post-access sequences. Our threat researchers believe this activity was AI-enabled.
Our new blog examines this active TeamFiltration campaign, tracked as UNK_CondorFiltration. proofpoint.com/us/blog/threa…
The first full day of #Protect26 is a-go, and our theme—AI intent, integrity, and innovation—is front and center.
Below, Molly McLain Sterling and Selena Larson walk you through what's ahead and why it matters.