Innovation. Education. Inspiration.
Join us at Proofpoint Protect 2018, our premier annual customer event. You’ll engage with hundreds of other Proofpoint customers for two days of innovative thought leadership, networking and learning. Top industry experts will share best practices to help you prevent, defend against, and respond to today’s most challenging cybersecurity threats. You’ll learn about our unique people-centered approach to security, and you’ll leave inspired, with a solid action plan to enhance your security defenses.
Why attend? Your personal invitation from CEO Gary Steele.
Expert Advice
Hear from top industry experts, and get actionable insight on emerging trends.
Peer Perspectives
Make new connections, and learn how others overcome similar challenges.
Interactive Learning
See firsthand how to protect, defend against, and respond to cyber attacks.
Inspiration
Get energized and leave with a solid action plan to protect your organization.
KEYNOTES
GUEST SPEAKER |
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Keren ElazariInternationally-acclaimed Security Researcher and Author Keren Elazari is an internationally celebrated researcher, author and speaker on all matters cyber security and hacker culture. Since 2000, Elazari has worked with leading Israeli security firms, public organizations, Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies. |
CEO PERSPECTIVE |
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Gary SteeleCEO, Proofpoint Gary Steele is founding CEO of Proofpoint. With more than 30 years of technology industry experience, he directs a global workforce of 2,000+ employees to protect people, data and brands from advanced threats and compliance risks. |
THREATS IN THE SPOTLIGHT |
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Ryan KalemberSVP of Cybersecurity Strategy, Proofpoint With over 15-years of experience in the information security industry, Ryan currently leads cybersecurity strategy for Proofpoint and is a sought-out expert for media commentary on breaches and best practices for enterprises as well as consumers. |
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Sherrod DeGrippoDirector of Emerging Threats, Proofpoint Sherrod DeGrippo is the director of Emerging Threats for Proofpoint, Inc. She leads a worldwide malware research team to advance Proofpoint threat intelligence and keep organizations safe from cyberattacks. |
Highlights

40+ Technical Sessions
Get in-depth knowledge in key areas and participate in best-practices breakouts. Tracks include IT | Messaging | Cloud, Security, Industry, Legal and Compliance, and Technical.

Hands-On Workshops
Explore our products and better understand key security topics, such as email fraud and Microsoft Office 365, in our interactive workshops.

Networking
Connect with your peers and make new contacts. Get to know the Proofpoint team and our industry experts. Interact throughout the event, and network after hours at our cocktail reception.