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Messaging News | 03-01-2010
Proofpoint provides information on the latest social media-related security threats including blended threats that spoof social media, data leakage via social media channels and policy issues. Email Defenders: Proofpoint Provides Protection For Incoming & Outgoing Messages & Data
Processor Magazine | 02-26-2010
Email security vendor Proofpoint is profiled in this Processor magazine feature story. “We’re seeing more organizations choosing cloud-based solutions because they’re looking to lower their total cost of ownership and simplify their IT infrastructure,” Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele says. “So we’re also looking to provide more capabilities through the cloud, both in our innovation and our potential acquisitions.” So You've Been Hacked, Now What?
IT PRO | 02-26-2010
Tips for dealing with the remediation of data loss incidents. Proofpoint statistics on the frequency of enterprise data breaches is included. Proofpoint told IT PRO that of the 220 companies taking part, 27.4 per cent had been impacted by the improper exposure or loss of intellectual property in the last year, 32.8 per cent regarding customer information and perhaps most worryingly 33.8 per cent when it came to sensitive data. Microsoft Gets Court Nod to Cripple Spam-Spewing Botnet
TechNewsWorld | 02-25-2010
Attempts like Microsoft's to stop spam at its source are important -- even necessary -- but are not sufficient to eliminate it, Keith R. Crosley, director of market development at Proofpoint, told TechNewsWorld. "As we saw with the dramatic takedown of rogue ISP McColo in November of 2008, efforts like this can have a temporary effect on spam volumes. But it wasn't long before bot herders were able to re-establish command and control of their systems." Toolbox: How to Choose Your Anti-spam Strategy
CSO | 02-18-2010
CSO has a great overview of how to tackle email security issues in the enterprise. Proofpoint SaaS customer Dakota Growers is profiled. Jeff Strang, director of IT at Dakota Growers Pasta Company, the third-largest pasta manufacturing company in the United States, says he is looking into the encryption capability of Proofpoint's service-based antispam system. The company began using the service less than a year ago, he says. "It provides a smart analysis of what is in the attachments and whether they should be encrypted," he says. Police officers disciplined for Facebook use
Computerworld | 02-16-2010
"Although these departments have rules in place regulating the use of social networking sites by personnel, data breaches are still occurring and more needs to be done to prevent them," said Keith Crosley, director at email security specialist Proofpoint. Arkadin Deploys Proofpoint ENTERPRISE SaaS Email Security
TMCnet | 02-04-2010
“We needed an email security solution with better performance that was also reliable and easy to manage,” said Arnaud Lejeune, executive president of operations for Arkadin. “Proofpoint ENTERPRISE delivered on all of those requirements and more.” NorthgateArinso employs Proofpoint email security and encryption
SC Magazine | 02-09-2010
HR software and services provider NorthgateArinso has moved to improve its email efficiency and security with a new solution from Proofpoint. Dominique Kelder, group procurement manager of NorthgateArinso, said: “As our business grows rapidly, our IT department was looking for a dynamic and flexible solution which could cater for internal demand and our customers' requirements. Together we successfully tested Proofpoint's solution and fine-tuned it to suit our internal design and requirements. Overall it is now much easier to manage our email, and all areas of the business are experiencing the benefits of the Proofpoint solution.” Cybersecurity Stocks Look Hot in 2010
USA Today | 02-05-2010
Tech-security companies are poised to become Wall Street darlings this year, thanks in part to Google's tiff with China, says USA Today. Proofpoint is named as one of the successful private companies that will benefit. Proofpoint revamps channel program to encourage smarter partners
eChannelLine | 02-01-2010
Proofpoint, which makes SaaS email security, email archiving and data loss prevention solutions, has unveiled a new channel program designed to reward its top partners and to give all partners the tools and encouragement to be more self-sufficient and to have the sales and technical skills to identify and secure new business. 20 Coolest Cloud Security Vendors
CRN ChannelWeb | 01-27-2010
Proofpoint is included in CRN's list of the 20 coolest vendors of cloud-based security products. "The company distinguishes itself with its single management and policy console powered by Proofpoint MLX technology, an advanced machine learning system," says CRN. Portsmouth City Council Protects Email with Proofpoint
Government & Public Sector Journal | 01-20-2010
Portsmouth City Council (PCC) has deployed Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway, an email security appliance equipped with an encryption solution, to protect sensitive information sent via email. PCC recognised a need to securely send information held on its systems, that the Government Connect Secure Extranet (GCSX) - a secure network between central government and local authorities - did not cater for and that was with individuals outside of the pubic sector. Computer scammers solicit 'donations' for Haitian relief
USA Today | 01-19-2010
Amid warnings from the FBI and computer-security companies, a wave of dodgy e-mails and websites soliciting charitable donations has popped up. Suspicious links to websites, for example, are up 400% in the past few days, says computer-security firm Proofpoint. PacketFocus spear phishing experiment succeeded due to the difficulty in detecting the messages
SC Magazine | 01-11-2010
Proofpoint's Keith Crosley comments, "The goal of email authentication systems such as DKIM and SPF is to solve this inherent weakness in SMTP email that makes it easy to ‘spoof' source addresses. One of the weaknesses of both email authentication systems is that adoption of these tools is still far from universal. Not every domain has published the correct records (in the case of SPF) nor is every legitimate email that could be signed with DKIM sent with a DKIM signature." The Great Cloud Rush of 2009
Information Management | 01-07-2010
Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele writes about the seismic shift represented by software-as-a-service and cloud computing technologies. "Many vendors who previously provided only on-premises software or appliance-based solutions are jumping on the cloud computing bandwagon. However, are vendors really grasping the business implications and embracing the changes required to deliver cloud services? Or are they simply repositioning themselves as cloud providers?" asks Steele. IT Workers Foggy About Cloud Computing
NewsFactor Network | 01-05-2010
Half of IT professionals cannot define cloud computing and many remain confused about the security and cost-saving issues it raises, a survey of more than 200 professionals has revealed. Best Security Solutions of 2009
SC Magazine | 12-11-2009
A recognition of products and services selected by Technology Editor Peter Stephenson and his SC Lab team in 2009 as Best Buy, Recommended and SC Lab Approved. Make E-mail Encryption Effortless
Baseline | 12-08-2009
Proofpoint customers Domino's and Merit Resources are included in this Baseline article about email encryption. Jeff Caracci, vice president of IT and facilities management at Merit Resources emphasizes Proofpoint's ease of use. “A recipient gets an e-mail with an embedded Web link that they click on to read the message,” he explains. “There are no key management headaches, and if someone forgets their password to decrypt the message, they can automatically change it on their next login attempt, as long as they remember their password reset question.” Effortless Email Encryption
ITWorld | 12-01-2009
Proofpoint Encryption and other leading email encryption solutions are reviewed. "Proofpoint encrypts each message using a separate symmetric key pair, and the keys are maintained in the cloud as part of their service offering. This means more work on their end to keep each message straight, but it also means that an administrator has more flexibility when it comes time to search for particular messages. They also have put a lot of work into their DLP features, as you can see in the associated screen shot that shows some of their rules around detecting Social Security numbers." Perceptions About Cloud Computing
Messaging News | 12-01-2009
Earlier this month results were announced from an August survey, conducted by Osterman Research and Proofpoint, Inc., which concluded that cloud computing confusion continues. It seems that the confusion still stems from the fact that “cloud” means different things depending on definitions and perceptions assigned to the term. The contention of the survey is that this confusion may be stalling enterprise adoption of cloud computing technologies. Preserving Email Through Hosted Archiving
Messaging News | 11-30-2009
When message archiving came on the scene, most thought of it as a concern for only the most regulated vertical, like financial services. In December 2006, however, when the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) were amended to include the discovery of electronically stored information, archiving took on a whole new importance to a much wider audience. Black Friday arrives as online shoppers warned about malicious attacks and data security
SC Magazine | 11-27-2009
Offering ‘seven simple rules' for online shopping, Proofpoint encouraged users to view with suspicion any email with requests for personal IDs, financial information, user names or passwords. Your bank, online services, government agencies or legitimate online stores are unlikely to ask you for this type of information via email. Some Courts Raise Bar on Reading Employee Email
Wall Street Journal | 11-19-2009
More corporations are monitoring employees' email traffic. In a June survey of 220 large U.S. firms commissioned by Proofpoint Inc., a provider of email security and data loss prevention services, 38% of companies said they employ staff to read or otherwise analyze the content of outgoing email, up from 29% last year. More companies also say they are worried about information leaks: Thirty-four percent of respondents said their businesses had been affected by the exposure of sensitive or embarrassing information, up from 23% in 2008. Clouds of Confusion
ITBusinessEdge | 11-11-2009
Mike Vizard writes, "when you add up all the cost of the infrastructure and expensive security professionals required to run e-mail security on premise, it’s pretty hard not to come up with savings in the first year [using SaaS]. In fact, what these survey numbers tend to show as a whole is that a lot of IT people are still in various stages of denial about cloud computing." Survey: Cloud Computing Confusion Continues
Dark Reading | 11-09-2009
Proofpoint, Inc., the leading provider of SaaS email security, email archiving and data loss prevention solutions, and Osterman Research found that a large number of IT professionals are still confused about the term "cloud computing." Nearly 40 percent of IT professionals answered "yes" to the question, "when I hear the term 'cloud computing,' I am generally confused given the many definitions" (52 percent answered "no"). Thirty-three percent believe cloud computing is more hype than substance, while 24 percent "weren't sure." Top 10 E-mail Blunders Of 2009, So Far
InformationWeek | 10-26-2009
Proofpoint's list of the ten biggest e-mail gaffes this year shows that organizations have yet to deal with the risks of e-mail. E-mail, the Internet's first killer app, can injure companies and individuals when not used with care. Thomas Claburn reports. Web-Based E-Mail: Businesses Beware
BusinessWeek | 10-19-2009
Reputable hosted e-mail providers will lay out their backup policies, says Andres Kohn, vice-president of technology at Proofpoint, a firm that provides e-mail security and archiving solutions to large companies. "You have the right to ask a vendor what their disaster-recovery policy is and how they ensure they're not going to lose your data." Proofpoint Enhances its Email Security and DLP Platform
Help Net Security | 10-05-2009
The platform delivers integrated data loss prevention and email encryption features powered by the Proofpoint Encryption module and Proofpoint Hosted Key Service. Proofpoint’s policy-based email encryption solution can be deployed as part of the Proofpoint on Demand SaaS offering or on-premises with Proofpoint’s appliance, virtual appliance and software versions. With Recession Come New Data Loss Worries
EContent | 10-05-2009
A number of factors contribute to the increase in data loss. Not only are employees leaving companies and taking confidential information with them, but budget constraints are limiting the ability to protect confidential data. Choosing An Email Security Solution
Processor Magazine | 09-11-2009
If your enterprise does not have a reliable email security solution, now might be a good time to consider putting one in place... But with today’s economy, how do small to midsized enterprises go about selecting the right email security solution at the best price point? Here are some tips to help you select the solution that fits your enterprise. New HMRC phishing scam detected
SC Magazine | 09-11-2009
A new phishing scam that masquerades as a tax rebate application has been detected by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Proofpoint offered five ‘golden rules' for staying safe online, including viewing any email with requests for personal IDs, financial information, user names or passwords with suspicion as your bank, government agencies, online services or legitimate online stores are unlikely to ask you for this type of information via email. Alliance Formed to Combat Security Threats
Messaging News | 09-03-2009
Proofpoint, Inc., and Purewire, Inc., providers of SaaS-based security services, announced this week they are alliance partners, and are engaged in joint sales and marketing activities to bring enterprise customers security solutions. As an example, the companies offered Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), which has deployed the Proofpoint ENTERPRISE SaaS email security solution to protect its more than 10,000 inboxes. "Do you love malware and hate Obama? Click here"
San Francisco Chronicle | 08-19-2009
New spam messages identified by e-mail security firm Proofpoint are inviting people, get this, to install malware in their computers out of their own free will. Spammers seeking "volunteers" to DDoS White House
SC Magazine | 08-19-2009
Cybercriminals have begun to capitalize on the vehement debate in the country over health care reform, sending spam targeted at opponents of President Obama, according to email security vendor Proofpoint. Obama site smackdown spam only offers malware
The Register | 08-19-2009
The "DDoS Obama" spam was one theme of a larger spam run, reports email security firm Proofpoint. Other spam messages in the series offered more typical lures, such as pornography, while again pointing to the same malware download. Bosses crack down on social networks amid leaks
The Times of London | 08-19-2009
The recession and resulting layoffs have increased the risk of disgruntled or departing employees leaking information in revenge or for monetary gain. A survey in the United States showed that almost a third of companies — 31 per cent — had dismissed workers for violating e-mail policies. Spam offers to let people use their PC to attack Obama site
CNET InSecurity Complex Blog | 08-18-2009
Spammers are hoping to rouse Obama critics to launch a cyber protest and to download malware onto their PCs in the process. New spam is circulating that supposedly offers a way for people to use their computers to launch a denial-of-service attack on the Web site of President Obama, researchers said on Tuesday. Five Challenges Social Business Will Face
BusinessWeek's Business Exchange | 08-12-2009
A recent survey conducted by Proofpoint found that 8% of companies had terminated employees due to social media usage. And while the statistic seems significant, it only underscores one of several upcoming challenges nearly every organization will face as changes in people, process and technology fueled by the collective movement we call social media begin to transform business. Podcast: Employees Leak Data More Than Ever
NetworkWorld | 08-13-2009
Data leaks from employees continue to grow due to economic conditions and the growing use of social networks, blogs, multimedia sharing and even text messaging. Proofpoint's Keith Crosley discusses the results of its sixth annual study of outbound e-mail and data loss prevention with Keith Shaw. Survey: More companies monitoring e-mail
Security Focus | 08-11-2009
One third of companies employ staff specifically to monitor or analyze e-mail content, according to a survey of 220 organizations released on Monday. More people getting fired because of online posts
KSL Radio | 08-11-2009
Some people on social networking sites like Facebook or LinkedIn may be a little too social. The email security vendor Proofpoint recently released its sixth report on Outbound Email Security and Data Loss Prevention. (Article and audio.) Enterprises Crack Down on Web 2.0 Data Leaks
eWeek | 0-10-2009
Data leakage comes in all shapes and sizes. Just ask officials at Proofpoint. In the company's sixth annual study (registration required) of outbound e-mail and data loss prevention issues, Proofpoint found that enterprises are increasingly faced with leaks due to the use of social networks and Web 2.0 technology. And they are not taking it sitting down. Watch what you send, post, tweet about your company; The boss may be watching
ZDNet Between the Lines Blog | 08-10-2009
If you think no one is monitoring what you say, think again. According to a survey released today by e-mail security firm Proofpoint, 33 percent of U.S. companies with more than 1,000 employees have people on staff whose primary or exclusive job is to read or otherwise analyze outgoing e-mail messages. FACEBOOK FIRED: 8% of US Companies Have Sacked Social Media Miscreants
Mashable | 08-10-2009
There have been a number of cases where an employee’s misuse of social media has lead to their dismissal. However, it appears that these aren’t just outliers, but the result of a serious crackdown by corporate America on tracking their employee’s online activities. E-Mail Violations the Focus of Security Concerns
InternetNews.com | 08-10-2009
Companies have become very serious about their data retention policies and use of corporate assets, according to a new report from data loss prevention (DLP) provider Proofpoint. Thirty-one percent of those surveyed said they had fired an employee in the past 12 months for violating e-mail policies, and 51 percent said they had disciplined an employee for e-mail policy violations during the same period. A Firing Offense
Baseline's Bottom Line Blog | 08-10-2009
It's no surprise that a rapidly growing number of white-collar workers are communicating via e-mail, social networks, blogs and/or text messages. And I guess it shouldn't be surprising that the number of workers who are misusing these tech tools to leak their company's confidential information is also growing. Software Vendors' Conversion to SaaS "Impossible"
Computerworld | 07-23-2009
Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele explains why software security vendors have been slow to get on the SaaS bandwagon. "Their existing business models don't work in a SaaS model," he says. HP Looks for Security Blanket
Forbes.com | 07-28-2009
Enterprise network equipment vendors that don't have a security story are now scrambling to find one, says analyst Charlotte Dunlap in this Forbes story on infrastructure providers becoming trusted sources for security services. Security Experts at Home: No Downtime
TechNewsWorld | 07-22-2009
How do IT security experts protect their home networks and PCs from today's threats? Interesting tips and suggestions in this article. Twitter Hack Spurs Cloud Computing Security Debate
SC Magazine | 07-16-2009
"It's about password security. This hack can happen to any enterprise that makes web-based email available," says Proofpoint's Keith Crosley. Organizations must enforce strong password policy and force their employees to make regular password changes on email accounts. Twitter Hack Opens Pandora's Box of Security Issues
TechNewsWorld | 07-15-2009
Proofpoint's Keith Crosley says that a hacker's disclosure of Twitter's company confidential information doesn't necessarily reflect negatively on the security of cloud computing. Digital Data Distress
Risk UK | 07-15-2009
See page 6 of this month's Risk UK magazine for commentary from Proofpoint EMEA director David Stanley on security and the recent "Digital Britain" report. NHS Security Blunders Put Patients at Risk
V3 Co.Uk (formerly VNUnet) | 07-15-2009
NHS devices in England were infected with more than 8,000 computer viruses last year, 12 of which affected patient care. Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele says that revelations such as this about could trigger tighter legislation to regulate the security of IT systems in the UK. Proofpoint Flags Spread of Smart Archiving
Computer Business Review | 07-14-2009
Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele talks to CBR's Kevin White about why email archiving and e-discovery technology is no longer just for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare sectors, or the domains of legal and financial services. Proofpoint's cloud-based email security solutions are also discussed. Proofpoint(s) Out 2009’s Best and Worst Email Blunders
eContent | 07-13-2009
If you use email, you’ve probably managed to embarrass yourself by hitting “reply all” and broadcasting what was supposed to be a private email to the masses. You are not alone; email blunders have become almost as ubiquitous as the use of email itself. With this in mind, Proofpoint says it’s time to take email security seriously, as mishaps are not just embarrassing—they are potentially damaging. Detect and Protect
Venture Online | 07-02-2009
Proofpoint EMEA managing director David Stanley looks at the risks, technology solutions and rewards of data loss prevention. "IT and data centre managers should look for effective, established and proven partners capable of providing ‘set it and forget it’ technology solutions," he says. Compliance, Web Threats Change Email Security Market, Opportunities
TechTarget: Search Security Channel | 07-06-2009
Proofpoint's Andres Kohn and partner Robert Duchouquette discuss outbound email and compliance, "pragmatic data loss prevention" and more of the new market requirements that are driving the need for email security, DLP and email archiving in today's enterprise. University of Alabama at Birmingham Cuts Spam with Messaging Appliance
Campus Technology | 06-30-2009
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has deployed Proofpoint's Messaging Security Gateway appliance to provide anti-spam and anti-virus protection. The university receives about a million incoming messages per day, of which 90 percent are spam. 33% of Brits use Work Email in Job Search
PC Advisor | 06-23-2009
Research by Proofpoint UK reveals that British office users take more than a few liberties with office email systems, using them to apply for new jobs, dump lovers, breaking bad news, etc. Proofpoint Introduces a New Version of Proofpoint ARCHIVE
TMCnet | 06-09-2009
Proofpoint has unveiled Proofpoint's SaaS email archiving solution, the company’s new version of Proofpoint ARCHIVE. The company states that with Proofpoint ARCHIVE, it will be easier for the customers to securely archive email and solve the storage management, legal discovery and regulatory compliance challenges associated with email retention. The Need for Encryption Should be Analysed Before Rollout
SC Magazine | 05-27-2009
David Stanley, Proofpoint's managing director in EMEA, talks with SC Mag about properly scoping email encryption deployments and how the current economic downturn is creating new data loss prevention concerns for companies. SC Interviews Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele
SC Magazine | 05-08-2009
Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele is the cover story for the May 2009 issue of SC Magazine UK. Gary talks with editor Paul Fisher about today's IT security challenges, blended threats, the evolving email security landscape and much more, including the current economic recession. Technology Briefing: Email Security Remains a Threat
SC Magazine | 05-07-2009
Email security could be the single biggest issue facing enterprise security professionals. SC takes a look at the latest trends in email security including cloud-based filtering products like Proofpoint SHIELD. Tech Support Forecast: Slightly Cloudy
Technews World | 04-23-2009
Proofpoint reps are quoted on how the role of tech support workers is changing as firms move more of their IT systems into the cloud. Podcast: Avoiding the 5 Traps of eDiscovery
NetworkWorld | 04-01-2009
Proofpoint email archiving expert Rick Dales discusses some of the hidden pitfalls surrounding eDiscovery in this NetworkWorld Panorama podcast. Find out if you're ready before the lawyers come calling. Email Archiving: The Options
CRN | 03-30-2009
Learn how a secure, searchable and centralized archive can address compliance challenges. Proofpoint's Ken Yearwood talks email archiving and the legal, regulatory, business and storage challenges of email. Emerging Market: Data Loss Prevention Gets SaaS-y
Technews World | 03-20-2009
Paul LaPorte explains how SaaS and DLP can now not only coexist, but also deliver additional SaaS value - such as 30 percent lower TCO, improved IT resource utilization and manageability, and business continuity. Southend secures email with Proofpoint
Health Insider | 03-20-2009
Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has implemented the Proofpoint secure email solution across its 2,500 PCs to address spam, virus and data loss prevention. SC Mag Reviews: Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 5.5
SC Magazine | 03-01-2009
Proofpoint’s appliance took top honors in SC Magazine’s group test, a comparative review of 11 different email security solutions, getting a perfect "five star" review and being awarded SC Magazine’s "Best Buy" rating. Options for Virtualized Environments
Messaging News | 02-23-2009
Cover story of Messaging News talks about the benefits of virtualization for email security. Proofpoint is quoted extensively in this overview of virtual appliances for email security. Includes discussion of hybrid SaaS/virtual deployments. The Anti-Spam Gateway Drug
InformationWeek | 02-06-2009
Andrew Conry-Murray at IW says: "Proofpoint touts its new SaaS spam filter as an add-on to an e-mail security appliance. Actually, it's a teaser to get customers hooked on the cloud." Create a Corporate E-Mail Policy
Newsfactor | 02-20-2009
A new study by Forrester Research regarding corporate email policy regarding email security and data loss prevention Work-at-home scams on the rise
The Tech Chronicles | 02-04-2009
Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele speaks about spam e-mails trying to take advantage of worried job-seekers. 25% of Brits have sent saucy work emails
PC Advisor | 01-29-2009
Proofpoint email security survey: Shocking new research on office blunders in UK lifting the lid on how gaffe-prone people can be in the workplace. Cloud Computing Gives E-Discovery a Lift
Wall Street & Technology | 01-23-2009
Reasons why you'd want to host email archiving capabilities in the cloud. Learn about regulatory benefits, ease-of-use and employee efficiency benefits. Interest Grows in Email Archiving Services
Byte and Switch | 01-15-2009
Read about the movement in email archiving to offer archiving services as a replacement for or a companion to traditional archiving systems. Can You Look It Up?
CFO | 01-01-2009
Understand the fundamental importance of email archiving with stats from the Osterman survey and learn how to choose the right solution for an enterprise as suggested by Forrester. Businesses lose confidence in email
SC Magazine | 12-10-2008
New survey by Proofpoint finds Australian organizations are increasingly concerned about the amount of legitimate emails blocked by spam filters. Delaware bank layers desktop, network security to keep data safe
Network World | 12-01-2008
Read about multi-tiered “Data Loss Prevention (DLP)” protection as the combination of gateway appliances with desktop and server software protect the network and individual machines, and contribute to meeting the regulations imposed on banks. Are You E-Discovery Ready?
Supply Management | 11-28-2008
Learn about e-discovery, the legal obligations and the new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Podcast: Security Via the Cloud
eWeek | 11-13-2008
Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele discusses cloud computing, SaaS and next-generation email security with eWeek editor Mike Vizard in this enlightening audio podcast. Tag Team for Email Security
Image and Data Manager | 10-09-2008
Read about Proofpoint 5.5 features including improved bounce management features that block 100 percent of "backscatter" spam. Cyberscams exploit consumers' financial unease
USA Today | 10-09-2008
Jon Swartz writes about how online attacks that take advantage of the current financial crisis with several examples of crisis-themed phish and spam emails as well as Proofpoint “golden rules” for preventing online identity theft. CAN-SPAM: What went wrong?
Network World | 10-06-2008
Read about spam growth worldwide and how Proofpoint helps enterprises like Grand Valley State University tackle the issue. Proofpoint Upgrades Email
Byte and Switch | 10-06-2008
Read about the significant enhancements in Proofpoint 5.5 that help reduce a wide variety of email risks associated with inbound threats and outbound data loss while improving ease-of-use for administrators and end-users. Who's Afraid Of Online E-Mail Archives?
Information Week | 09-03-2008
A positive article about email archiving as more and more IT operations are moving to the cloud, from CRM to security to storage to network management. New breach laws invoke mixed reactions
SC Magazine | 08-14-2008
Read about the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) mandatory data breach disclosure recommendations that have invoked concerns amongst security experts. Researchers develop cloud-based antivirus
Search Security | 08-12-2008
Read about the new cloud-based approach to antivirus (AV)developed by researchers at the University of Michigan which, according to them, provides better detection of malware than traditional antivirus software. AN4 helps stockbroker devour spam
CRN | 08-12-2008
Stockbroker Simple Investments implements Proofpoint on Demand for effective protection against both inbound and outbound email-borne threats. Preventia becomes Proofpoint reseller
Channel EMEA | 08-07-2008
Read about Proofpoint reseller Preventia, a leading supplier of compliancy-based information security solutions headquartered in the UK. Proofpoint acquires SaaS email archiving vendor Fortiva
Convergence Asia | 06-25-2008
Read about the on-demand email archiving solution that addresses three key challenges – email storage management, legal discovery and regulatory compliance – without the headaches of managing an archive in-house. Proofpoint Acquires Fortiva
Tech Finance | 06-24-2008
Read about Proofpoint acquisition that strengthens its position as a leading vendor of SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) and hybrid solutions for email security, data loss prevention and email archiving. Proofpoint acquires Fortiva
Network World | 06-24-2008
Proofpoint has acquired Fortiva, a seller of e-mail archiving services designed to speed up the process of responding to legal discovery requests. Proofpoint acquires SaaS company Fortiva
Business Journal | 06-24-2008
Read about Proofpoint's acquisition of Fortiva, which focuses on on-demand email archiving for legal discovery, regulatory compliance and e-mail storage management. Be Careful: Your Boss is Reading
The Wall Street Journal | 06-10-2008
Recent survey by Forrester Research indicates 40% of large U.S. businesses – and 29% of all U.S. businesses – employ people who read or otherwise analyze outbound emails. Outbound E-mail = Inbound Issues
ediscoveryinfo | 06-10-2008
Here are a few highlights from Proofpoint’s fifth annual study of outbound e-mail that perked e-discovery interest. Proofpoint changes discount structure to reward certified partners
eChannel Live | 06-06-2008
Read about the new enhanced Proofpoint channel partner program whereby only "Proofpoint certified" partners (those who have been trained on Proofpoint technology, evaluation processes, etc.) will get the best margins on the Proofpoint products that they sell. 2008 Outbound Email Survey - Podcast - mp3
Canandian Broadcasting Corporation: Search Engine | 06-05-2008
Hear about the findings from Proofpoint 2008 Outbound Email Survey: Interview with Keith Crosley, Proofpoint (Podcast mp3). Spam Volume Could Double in 2008
Red Orbit | 06-03-2008
Enterprise spam volumes rise by more than 50 percent during the first quarter of 2008 with proliferation of botnets. Confirma Proofpoint su alianza con MAPS
Info Channel | 05-31-2008
Spanish article about distribution partnerships and Proofpoint’s email security solutions, including a little video segment that covers the latest additions like Secure File Transfer. There are eyes on your email
Erie Times News | 05-29-2008
Recent survey by Forrester Research for e-mail security company Proofpoint Inc. - More than 40 percent of U.S. companies with 20,000 or more employees have staff who monitor outbound e-mail. Study: Big Brother IS Watching At Work
The Inquistr | 05-22-2008
A new study released by Proofpoint this week finds almost half of all large companies are paying someone to read your messages. Email by the Numbers
IT Management | 05-21-2008
Great email and data loss prevention related numbers from the fifth-annual study of outbound email and data loss prevention issues by Proofpoint, Inc. Businesses watch employees' email
ITPro | 05-21-2008
Outbound Email Survey: Organisations are employing staff to check up on their workforce's outbound email when they could be using technology to help them, study finds. E-Mail Security And Compliance Not Taken Seriously
Information Week | 05-20-2008
Forrester Consulting survey covers top concerns of 2008: US companies are "very concerned" about protecting the confidentiality of personal identity and financial information in outbound e-mail. Companies still monitoring email manually, suvey finds
Search Security | 05-20-2008
Survey on outbound email and data loss prevention: Companies are becoming more alarmed about sensitive information leaking out of email, but many firms still rely on manual processes to scan messages. Apple iTunes Customers Targeted By Phishers
Information Week | 05-20-2008
Read about the phishing message that attempts to exploit Apple's name: Fake version of the Apple Store has been set up to steal personal information. Security fears holding back healthcare
SC Magazine | 04-11-2008
Read about the risk of compromising patient confidentiality in
communication between doctors and patients, between medical organisations, medical insures and other service providers. Health care update
SC Magazine | 03-18-2008
Read about the reason Crystal Run Healthcare and other large national care groups use Proofpoint email security and data loss prevention solutions. Proofpoint proves worthy to VCs
San Jose Mercury News | 02-27-2008
Read about the new $28 million round in venture capital funding for Proofpoint to accelerate its global expansion. Proofpoint Raises $28 Million
Private Equity Hub | 02-27-2008
Read about Proofpoint investor funding to accelerate expansion, customer acquisition and product development initiatives. Spammers gaming Google advertising
InfoWorld | 02-21-2008
Learn how schemers are using spam messages designed to send traffic directly to specific banner ads they control via the Google AdWords program You've got mail
The Daily Tar Heel | 01-24-2008
ITS makes right call on spam filter and listserv oversight with the new, custom-filtering system from Proofpoint to defend student inboxes from pesky Internet spam Data loss start-ups sell out
NetworkWorld | 01-07-07
Proofpoint is mentioned as one of the email security vendors who have integrated data loss prevention features into its offerings in this article about recent acquisition and consolidation activity in the DLP space. Five data leak nightmares
NetworkWorld | 01-07-07
Read about the importance of having active outbound email scanning and compliance technology in place. Learn how Proofpoint customer Lake Michigan Financial’s IT manager, John Vander Velde tackled his data loss prevention problems with Proofpoint's data loss prevention appliance. Time To Take Action Against Data Loss
Information Week | 11-17-07
Interesting article that ranks top Data Loss Prevention issues, and focuses on how companies should start their DLP efforts. Partner Proof is in the pudding
Australia Reseller News | 11-16-07
Reas about the new Proofpoint channel program initiated to support growth in the local market. UNC targets e-mail spam
The Daily Tar Heel | 11-15-07
Some interesting facts about Proofpoint’s anti-spam capabilities at the University of North Carolina. Shape-Shifting Spam
Business Week | 11-02-07
Read about the rise and fall of PDF spam and the debut of MP3 spam. Spammers Turn to MP3s to Deliver Pitches
Associated Press | 10-19-07
Proofpoint detects first wave of MP3-based spam. This new form of spam shows a new level of sophistication for spammers and the power of the botnets. Interesting quotes from the CEO of Exit Only, the company whose stock was pitcing in this first MP3 "pump and dump" spam attack. Listen Up: A New Kind of Spam
New York Times | 10-19-07
Tech reporter Brad Stone interviews Proofpoint about this new wave of spam spam emails where the "payload" is contained in an mp3 attachment. Good news for workers: Laziness is not monitored
Business Week | 09-11-07
Stephen Baker at Businessweek mentions Proofpoint observation that HR is way too busy monitoring data leakage to dwell on the time employees fritter away on the Internet. Is Your Blog Leaking Trade Secrets?
Internet News | 09-07-07
A substantial article by Jeff Vance about data loss prevention that quotes Oliver Young, Forrester analyst. The article covers Proofpoint's findings including leaks of confidential information via blog postings. PDF Spam Jumps 500% in Two Weeks
CMP Dark Reading | 08-17-07
The release of new MLX features to block attachment-based spam and Proofpoint announcement about the marked increase in PDF spam gets extensive coverage. DVA Seeks Security
CSO | 08-16-07
A case study artcle about how Department of Veterans’ Affairs in Australia is using Proofpoint to both meet local data protection requirements and to stop spam. Why IT is Reading Your Email
NetworkWorld | 08-15-07
Listen to the “Panorama” podcast with host Keith Shaw that discusses outbound email survey stats and gives a high-level view of the networking landscape Proofpoint offers hosted data security service
Computer Technology Review | 08-13-07
Announcement regarding the cost-effective, easy-to-adopt and easy-to-manage on-demand hosted service, Proofpoint on Demand, is covered in this article. Like 'electronic DNA evidence'
Dow Jones MarketWatch | 07-30-07
Andrea Coombes wrote about worker email being increasingly monitored and used in court. Also quoted in this article is Nancy Flynn of the e-Policy Institute. Firms urged to educate staff on ICT policies
British Computer Society (BCS) | 07-26-07
Proofpoint gets international mention in the British media regarding the need to understand ICT (Information and Communication Technology) policies. What’s Walking out Your Doors?
Enterprise IT Planet | 07-23-07
An article about data leak prevention mentions Proofpoint and Fidelis as two examples of vendors that offer leak prevention products. Proofpoint Intros Proofpoint 5
CMP Byte and Switch | 06-04-07
Proofpoint 5 which is the industry's first single-appliance solution for defending inbound spam and viruses, preventing data loss, encrypting sensitive information and analyzing messaging infrastructures, gets wide attention. The Rise of MeMail
Wall Street Journal | 05-18-07
Email signatures are getting packed with graphics, links and logos. Self-expression or waste of bandwidth? The WSJ takes a look at the trend. Proofpoint stats on the impact of rich media signatures is quoted. Net Managers Grapple with Appliance Overload
NetworkWorld | 04-26-07
Virtual appliances are one way to cure "appliance overload." Proofpoint Virtual Edition and Proofpoint customer Matanuska Telephone Association are featured. Virtual Appliances Cure Appliance Bloat
NetworkWorld | 04-19-07
Proofpoint's Sandra Vaughan notes how virtual appliances (like the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway—Virtual Edition) can reduce power, rackspace, and admin costs associated with traditional security appliances. Email Policy Engines
Messaging News | 04-07
Messaging News feature offers suggestions on implementing technology-facilitated email policy enforcement. CRN Review: A Virtual Solution to Spam
CRN | 04-23-07
CRN raves about the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway — Virtual Edition, finding it easy to install, more than 99.6% accurate, well designed and easy to navigate. "By moving what was once based on a dedicated hardware appliance over to a virtual appliance, Proofpoint has solved all of the problems associated with proprietary hardware." Proofpoint Tracks Email's Path
NetworkWorld | 03-12-07
Smart Search appliance traces, analyzes e-mail messages, even through Exchange and Domino servers Laguna Seca's network pace setter
Network World | 07-24-06
As a director of communications, Frank Basso brings this historic raceway into the VoIP and Wi-Fi fast lanes. Email snooping "breach of human rights"
The Inquirer | 07-17-06
Mark Hughes, MD of Proofpoint, said that in a survey it conducted it found that 38 per cent of corporations use a so-called "corporate snoop" to read email, while 60 per cent regularly audit outbound mail. Tips to make sure your messages don't come back to haunt you
The Sacramento Bee | 07-09-06
According to an annual survey by the technology firm Proofpoint, nearly 40 percent of companies have staffers whose job it is to read the electronic messages of other employees, and more and more workers are losing jobs for violating e-mail policies. Careful sending
Boston Herald | 06-13-06
17.3 percent of companies have disciplined an employee for violating blog or message board policies in the last year and 7.1 percent of companies have fired an employee for those reasons. Keep a Blog, Get Fired
Loose Wire | 06-13-06
7.1% of companies have fired an employee for violating blog or message board policies. BT Spots US Security Opening
Red Herring | 06-12-06
With AT&T and Verizon at the center of a consumer privacy storm in the U.S., BT sees an opportunity.
You've Got Someone Reading Your E-Mail
The New York Times | 06-12-06
More than a third of American companies with 1,000 or more workers say they employ people to read through other employees' outbound e-mail. And nearly half of those companies regularly go through outbound e-mail in search of rule-breaking.
FINANCIAL WATCH
New York Newsday | 06-11-06
27 Percentage of companies that have fired an employee for misusing corporate e-mail, according to a Proofpoint survey of U.S. companies with more than 1,000 staff members. Who, or what, is reading your email?
Tech Target | 06-08-06
Bound by regulatory requirements and spooked by a wave of data theft, companies are increasingly finding it necessary to monitor employees' business email and Internet activities to ensure nobody's leaking sensitive company data. Employees get canned for e-mailing
CNN Money | 06-07-06
Sending e-mails that contain confidential information or are considered obscene and offensive can often get you disciplined or even fired, survey says.
More workers axed for E-mails
New York Daily News | 06-05-06
A new study shows that a third of employers surveyed sacked staffers in the past year for violating workplace E-mail policies. Employers routinely read staff emails
Out-Law | 06-05-06
Thirty-eight percent of UK companies with 1,000 or more employees hire staff to read or analyse outbound email, according to a new survey by a messaging security company. Proofpoint Opens up to Australia
ARNnet | 05-22-06
US-based messaging security vendor, Proofpoint, has officially unveiled its range of hardware and software messaging security products in Australia. Damming the data stream
Federal Computer Week | 05-15-06
Companies offer technologies to block the disclosure of sensitive information
Messaging Security Solution ensures privacy of data.
Managing Automation | 03-31-06
Proofpoint Version 4 Delivers Next-generation Messaging Security to Protect Enterprises from Spam and Viruses, Ensure Privacy of Customer and Employee Data and Guard Against Intellectual Property Leaks. Proofpoint Raises $20 Million
Red Herring | 03-22-06
The messaging security startup finds venture backers in a very competitive and commoditized market segment. It's raining IT security surveys
Network World | 03-20-06
In 2004, Proofpoint considered bringing to market an outbound e-mail compliance product. But first the company sponsored a survey conducted by Forrester Research that showed 43% of companies sampled used employees to scan outbound e-mail for confidentiality breaches or intellectual property leaks...
Proofpoint Debuts Version 4 Of Its Messaging Security Gateway Appliance
CMP Messaging Pipeline | 03-02-06
Proofpoint Inc., Cupertino, has brought out version 4.0 of its Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway appliance and Proofpoint Protection Server 4.0 software, featuring enhanced directory harvest attack prevention and an optional Zero-Hour Anti-Virus module for protection against emerging virus attacks. Proofpoint Gets Tougher Against Spam, Viruses
Network World | 02-27-06
E-mail security vendor Proofpoint is upgrading the core of its gateway software and appliance with additional spam and directory harvest-attack prevention, and is adding a module to help catch viruses during the first few hours of an outbreak. Proofpoint Gets EMC Accreditation
CMP Byte and Switch | 02-21-06
Proofpoint's content security products including Proofpoint Protection Server and Proofpoint Digital Asset Security have received the EMC "Designed for Documentum" logo designation. Put Up A Strong Defense
InformationWeek | 01-23-06
Emerging security technologies monitor and encrypt data to defend against internal threats as well as outside ones. Rise in Non-English Spam Challenges Junk Mail Filters
Wall Street Journal Online | 12-02-05
Proofpoint Inc., Cupertino, Calif., says it believes it effectively catches about 90% of unwanted messages written in Japanese, compared with an effectiveness rate of 99% for spam written in English or European languages. Proofpoint Debuts Healthcare Bundle
CMP TechWeb Compliance Pipeline | 11-22-05
Enterprise messaging security vendor Proofpoint Inc. today rolled out a packaged healthcare privacy protection service targeting healthcare organizations with fewer than 500 employees. Hospitals and healthcare organizations that have adopted Proofpoint include DeKalb Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Pella Regional Health Center, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Jamestown Hospital and University of Texas Medical Branch. Looking Beyond Simple Spam Filtering
Network World | 10-17-05
Proofpoint is among the leading messaging security vendors that have added "zero day" anti-virus, outbound compliance and other features that go beyond simple spam filtering. Appliance Guards Web Mail, FTP
eWeek | 08-08-05
As they struggle to comply with privacy and security regulations and to prevent insiders from leaking confidential data, some enterprises are seeking to monitor messaging streams beyond corporate e-mail. To fill that need, messaging security software developer Proofpoint Inc., best known for its anti-spam tools, this week will debut its Network Content Sentry as an add-on appliance to its Content Security suite. The appliance can monitor Web mail, message boards, blogs and FTP-based communications. Proofpoint, Voltage Team on E-Mail Encryption
eWeek | 08-01-05
Messaging security software developer Proofpoint has teamed up with Voltage Security to integrate encryption capabilities into its Proofpoint Protection Server software and Messaging Security Gateway appliance. Be Cruel to Your School
Washington Post | 06-14-05
Proofpoint survey shows more companies stress email monitoring of "offensive" and secret content. Why bosses routinely monitor e-mail
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | 06-14-05
New Proofpoint's study states increase in email monitoring as a direct result of companies' fear of trade secret and intellectual property leaks. Financial Watch
Newsday.com | 06-12-05
Majority of 1,000+ employee companies express concern over email security. Proofpoint email survery noted. The boss is watching
Oakland Press | 06-12-05
Proofpoint's email survery calls to attention increase in corporations interested in reading outbound emails to protect vital trade secrets. Companies hire e-mail sleuths
Seattle Post-Intelligencer | 06-14-05
Concern about leaking trade secrets leads companies to monitor email. Proofpoint outbound email survey statistics featured. Email snooping on the rise
ITWeek | 06-09-05
Proofpoint study shows concern of stolen trade secrets via outbound emails have forced corporations to increase email monitoring staff. Proofpoint P800 wins GCN "Reviewer's Choice"
GCN (Government Computer News) | 04-04-05
Proofpoint wins GCN's "Reviewer's Choice" award and an overall "A" rating in this competitive shootout review of security appliances. Proofpoint is rated as superior to CipherTrust IronMail, Panda GateDefender and Barracuda Spam Firewall after extensive testing. Summary report card here: GCN Shootout Results
New Sharks in the Web Surf
BusinessWeek | 03-28-05
New variations on phishing attacks, dubbed "pharming", are being used to pilfer personal data. (Subscription only.) Messaging Security Cuts Wider Swath
InfoWorld | 11-8-04
Enterprise security products that once focused solely on spam are broadening scope to tackle messaging issues, compliance violations, phishing scams, and viruses. Can E-mail be Saved?
InfoWorld | 4-16-04
Visionaries including Proofpoint's Eric Hahn discuss the present state and future of email. CIO Power Is Fading
Computerworld | 3-01-04
Proofpoint's CEO says a single-minded effort to fight spam is shortsighted Outbound Email Filtering
MIT Review | 2-27-04
Spam filters weed out incoming junk e-mail, but a growing number of companies need to worry about outgoing messages, too. New Products from Demo 2004
ZDNet | 2-16-04
Demo 2004 gets the year of a good start with premiers of new products that provide evidence that innovation is alive and well. TBC Blocking Spam with Proofpoint
Software Mag.com | 1-15-04
"In the first few minutes after it came up, we noticed a significant decrease in the amount of spam we were receiving," Beals says Spammers Target Mobile Phones
TechNewsWorld | 2-4-04
Proofpoint comments on how spammers are now targeting mobile phone subscribers throughout Asia, sending text messages through the ubiquitous short message service (SMS) system. Fighting Spam, Fueling Growth
InformationWeek | 1-5-04
More productivity and increased sales will remain high priorities when choosing software in the coming year Bust Babies
Forbes.com | 12-10-03
Tech entrepreneurs are born again with renewed zeal and money to burn. Their mission: to show the world they can do it again--for real this time. Tools Check Content For Compliance
CRN | 11-03-03
With the rise of more stringent regulations and the backlash against spam, the need for products that help filter content is becoming a major new opportunity for solutions providers. Proofpoint Improves Spam Prevention
Network World | 11-03-03
Anti-spam start-up Proofpoint last week released an upgrade to its corporate gateway software that promises to give customers new ways to detect and deflect spam. Senate, Tech Sector Take Aim at Spam
eWeek | 11-03-03
IT managers and software vendors alike are not optimistic about the potential effectiveness of federal legislation that aims to stop spam from getting into enterprise e-mail in-boxes. Proofpoint Adds Funding
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal | 10-14-03
Anti-spam software maker Proofpoint Inc., of Cupertino, says it's added $9 million in Series B funding led by New York-based RRE Ventures.
Spamming Away
CIO Magazine | 07-21-03
Down economy? What down economy? At least the spam fighters seem to think they can find some business—and they may be right. Proofpoint pulls in $7 million
CNet | 07-21-03
Proofpoint, a spam-blocking start-up founded by former Netscape Communications Chief Technology Officer Eric Hahn, received $7 million in financing from Stanford University, Mohr Davidow Ventures and Benchmark Capital. Anti-spam Start-up Targets Large Enterprises
Network World | 07-21-03
Proofpoint of Cupertino, Calif., announced its first product: Proofpoint Protection Server, an enterprise-class antispam gateway that company executives say uses a new generation of spam-spotting technology that is more accurate at spotting the unwanted mail traffic. Proofpoint Launches into Anti-spam Fray
InfoWorld | 07-21-03
Anti-spam startup Proofpoint on Monday emerged from stealth mode backed by $7 million in venture capital and a big name from the Netscape era: Eric Hahn.
Proofpoint Joins Anti-spam Crowd
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal | 07-21-03
Cupertino-based Proofpoint Inc. officially launches that day, after quietly raising a $7 million series A funding round, developing and shipping a product, and lining up six customers it can reference. Fitting its name, the company wanted to wait to announce any news until it had, well, proved its worth. The Best Way to Can Spam
InfoWorld | 07-18-03
It’s a security risk, a productivity drain, and just plain annoying. Put a lid on unwanted e-mail with a multi-layered strategy. EU: Enforce Ban On Spam
InformationWeek | 07-15-03
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — European Union officials said Tuesday they were going on the offensive to push for enforcement of new rules against the worsening problem of unsolicited E-mails. Congress Gets An Outline of Spam's Toll
InformationWeek | 07-08-03
Officials told a Congressional committee that spam costs as much as $10 billion in lost time and productivity, as well as reducing consumers' confidence in the E-commerce. Catching Spammers
eWeek | 06-23-03
Congress is eager to stem the rising tide of unwanted commercial e-mail this year, and although several anti-spam bills are pending, the lawmakers' first step will likely be to give the Federal Trade Commission more power to catch and punish spammers. Learn more about Proofpoint’s email security, spam blocking and anti-spam software |
 
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