LIVE Proofpoint Certified Email Identity Protection Specialist
Enrollment Deadline: Oct. 9th, 2026 | Completion Deadline: Dec. 31st, 2026
Email Identity Impersonation Protection Specialist
Live Sessions on Oct. 13, 14 & 15th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Enrollment Deadline: Oct. 9th | Completion Deadline: Dec. 31st, 2026
Email remains one of the most frequently exploited business communication channels, with attackers now using AI, lookalike domains, compromised third-party accounts, and trusted supplier relationships to make attacks more convincing and harder to detect. While modern authentication remains essential, organizations need a broader protection strategy that combines domain trust, continuous monitoring, partner governance, takedown response, and operational controls to safeguard every identity used to send on the company's behalf.
Proofpoint's Certified Email Identity Impersonation Protection Specialist course gives you the knowledge to defend against today's evolving email threats. You'll learn how attackers bypass traditional defenses and discover practical strategies to protect trusted identities, strengthen your organization's defenses, and reduce business risk.
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Session Details
The Modern Impersonation Landscape
Tuesday, October 13th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Tuesday, October 13th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Today's impersonation attacks extend far beyond traditional phishing. In this session, our experts will cover how modern impersonation works, the role of email authentication, the rise of AI-assisted deception, and why lookalike domains and spoofed identities continue to be effective entry points for fraud.
In our first session, you'll learn:
- Why AI has made impersonation faster, cheaper, and more convincing
- Common attack patterns, including spoofing, lookalike domains, BEC and executive fraud
- Why authentication is necessary, but only one part of a broader defense strategy
Protecting Domains & Digital Identity
Wednesday, October 14th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Wednesday, October 14th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Effective impersonation protection starts with trusted domains and strong email authentication. In this session, our experts will cover how SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI work together to establish trust, what the new DMARC RFC 9989 standard changes, and how enforcement, reporting, and ongoing domain hygiene strengthen your overall identity protection strategy.
In our second session, you'll learn about:
- SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI fundamentals
- Recent DMARC changes and what that means
- Current expectations from mailbox providers and standards bodies
- Managing alignment, enforcement, and ongoing domain hygiene
Impersonation Protection Beyond Email Authentication
Thursday, October 15th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Thursday, October 15th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
Protecting your organization from impersonation means securing more than just your own domains. In today's threat landscape, lookalike domains, email sent on your behalf by SaaS partners, and compromised supplier accounts all expand the attack surface beyond what authentication alone can defend. In this session, our experts will cover how to monitor for and remediate lookalike domains, best practices for securing email sent on your behalf, and how behavioral analysis and threat intelligence can help proactively identify compromised supplier accounts.
In our third session, you'll learn about:
- Lookalike domain monitoring and remediation
- Best practices for securing email sent on your behalf (SER)
- Proactive identification of compromised supplier accounts
FAQs
How do I earn my Specialist certification?
After enrolling in one of our Specialist certification 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 log in to our Cybersecurity Academy training platform to access your recordings and exams. 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.
How much does the Specialist certification cost?
All Cybersecurity Leadership Specialist courses and certifications are free.
I missed the live session. Can I watch it on-demand and still get credit?
Yes, all our sessions are recorded and available on-demand in the course module. You are required to complete all three sessions and pass all three exams to be eligible for your certificate by the deadline date posted on this page.
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 of completion.
How can I get CPE credits for the sessions I've watched?
You may download your digital certificate once we issue it and submit it to whatever organization you're affiliated with to earn 3 CPE credits.
How can I earn the Specialist certifications you've offered before?
You may only enroll in the Specialist certifications we are currently running. We will notify you via email when we open up other Specialist certification topics in the future.
My previous badge(s) expired, how can I get it renewed?
Currently we are not offering any renewals of previous badges and certificates. Once we open renewals back up again, we'll notify you via email.
I was unable to finish the requirements before the deadline. Can I please get an extension?
Please note that there will be future opportunities to obtain our certifications. We encourage you to stay connected through our social media channels and website for announcements about upcoming programs.
I’ve completed my Leadership Specialist certification course. When can I expect to get my certificate?
We issue certificates during the first week of each month for the month prior through Credly if you’ve completed your requirements on time. For example, if you completed your certificate in January, we’ll issue your certificate at the beginning of February. So please keep an eye out for an email notification from Credly to accept and download your certificate and badge. If you still haven’t received your email notification from Credly after the first week of the month, you may log in or create your Credly account with the same email address listed in your Cybersecurity Academy account and accept your badge.
How do I get a copy of my certificate/badge?
Once you've accepted your badge in Credly, click on the badge itself, navigate to the share button, and select download badge/certificate.