Cybersecurity Certifications
Enhance your career and
professional credibility
The Certified Guardians programme supports professionals at every stage of their cybersecurity journey.
We cultivate a dynamic community of learners and experts, recognising exceptional talent in human-centric security, technical skills, and product knowledge. Earn any of our Specialist or Technical certifications to become a Proofpoint Certified Guardian—advancing your career and joining a network committed to cybersecurity excellence and innovation.
Proofpoint Specialist Certifications:
Training Courses
Stay current on the biggest global security threats facing your organisation
Our Certified Guardian Specialist certification is a complimentary thought-leadership program that acknowledges your expertise and competency in leading and managing cybersecurity initiatives, backed by the successful completion of cybersecurity courses.
Foundational Topics
Learn about the cybersecurity threat landscape from Proofpoint experts
Trends and Insights
Get the latest threat insights and learn how to apply them
Build your CV
Enhance your professional credibility with trusted accreditation
Choose from a diverse selection of Specialist certifications that cover essential threat topics vital to becoming a skilled professional.
Certified AI Data Security Specialist Winter 2025
Certified AI Data Security Specialist course equips you with the knowledge to address the most pressing data security and compliance challenges posed by GenAI. You’ll explore key threats and risks, learn the requirements for compliant and secure adoption, and discover practical solutions to protect your organisation’s sensitive data from misuse and abuse.
Certified AI Email Security Specialist
Certified Email Authentication Specialist
Certified Ransomware Specialist
Proofpoint Technical Certifications:
Training Courses
We are the security choice for 87 of Fortune 100.
By earning your technical credentials, you’ll demonstrate your proficiency in Proofpoint’s human-centric security platform and your commitment to continuous learning and professional development. We offer various cybersecurity classes, tracks and levels, enabling learners to specialise in their interests and gain deep expertise in critical cybersecurity domains.
Our two skills-based technical cybersecurity certifications—People Protection Analyst and Information Protection Analyst—validate the critical thinking and technical skills required for you to elevate your industry knowledge, become more competitive in the workplace, and establish your professional reputation.
Technical Certification Process
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Threat Protection Analyst Certification
This cybersecurity certification validates an Analyst’s expertise and hands-on experience with Proofpoint’s leading security solutions. It highlights the ability to defend against complex cyber threats using a comprehensive suite that includes Targeted Attack Protection, Threat Response Auto-Pull, and Email Protection.
Data Security Analyst Certification
This cybersecurity certification validates an Analyst's ability to safeguard critical data through advanced analysis, proactive threat containment, and effective incident management. It demonstrates expertise in protecting the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information while leveraging Proofpoint’s advanced Analytics Dashboard, Insider Threat Management, and Cloud DLP solutions.
Threat Protection Administrator Certification
This cybersecurity certification validates an administrator's ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Proofpoint’s core Threat Protection platform. It demonstrates skills in ensuring secure and reliable email environments while leveraging key solutions such as Email Protection, Targeted Attack Protection, and Threat Response Auto-Pull.
Data Security Administrator Certification
This certification validates an administrator's ability to configure, manage, and maintain Proofpoint’s Data Security platform. It demonstrates expertise in setting organisational security policies, managing DLP identifiers and detectors, and performing product maintenance and reporting while highlighting skills with Platform Administration, Endpoint DLP, Insider Threat Management, and CASB to protect sensitive data across the enterprise.
Essentials Administrator Certification
This certification validates an administrator's ability to configure and manage the Essentials platform, including Security Awareness Training, Data Loss Prevention, Email Continuity, Archiving, and Social Media Protection, while highlighting expertise with the Essentials cybersecurity platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to our most commonly asked certification questions
How do I earn my Specialist certification?
After enrolling in one of our Specialist certification cybersecurity courses, you will receive an email from us confirming your spot reservation. We will send you separate emails within 3-5 business days for you to access the course materials in our Cybersecurity Academy training platform. Please double check your spam folder and email security settings for these emails.
To earn your certificate for the course, you would have to watch three sessions and take three exams. You need to score 100% on each exam to pass the course. You will have unlimited attempts to take your exams.
I’ve completed the Specialist courses and exams. How do I redeem my badge & certificate?
The deadlines and badge issuance dates for the Specialist certifications are posted in the individual course modules in the Cybersecurity Academy. We will review all the submissions and issue all eligible certificates/badges via Credly. If you've completed your requirements on time, you will receive an email from Credly once we've issued your certificate, at which point you can log in to your Credly account to accept your certificate.
How much does it cost to get a technical certification?
Each standard exam is $250. Some customers and partners may be eligible for free training and exam vouchers. For more information on the training courses, please reach out to training@proofpoint.com for more information and pricing.
Am I required to take the courses and labs in order to get my certification?
No. You are only required to pass the exam to get your technical certification. However, it is highly recommended that you attend all the courses and labs since they are designed specifically to help you pass your exam.
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