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Become a Proofpoint Certified Guardian at Protect 2025
Earn your technical credentials to validate your expertise in the Proofpoint human-centric security platform, industry trends, and best practices—while demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning.
Proofpoint is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Administrator-level certifications. This is your opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials in our Threat Protection and Data Security tracks—two of the most in-demand fields today.
Whether it’s to deepen your expertise, level up or validate your skills, now’s the perfect time to take the next step.
For more details on Proofpoint technical trainings and certifications, please visit the Proofpoint Cybersecurity Academy.
Protect 2025 offers five unique technical Guardian certifications
Certified Threat Protection Administrator
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Validates a security administrator’s ability to configure, maintain and troubleshoot the Proofpoint Threat Protection platform, including Email Protection, TAP dashboard, and Threat Response Auto-Pull.
Focuses on the core Proofpoint Threat Protection platform, including Email Protection, Targeted Account Protection, and Threat Response Auto-Pull.
Certified Data Security Administrator
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Validates a cybersecurity administrator's ability to configure and maintain the Proofpoint Data Security platform by performing system configuration tasks, configuring organizational security policies, DLP identifiers, detectors, and detector sets; and performing product maintenance and reporting functions.
Focuses on the Proofpoint Data Security platform, including Platform administration, Endpoint DLP, Insider Threat Management and CASB.
Certified Essentials Administrator
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Validates a cybersecurity administrator's ability to configure and administer the Proofpoint Essentials platform, including security awareness training, data loss prevention, email continuity, archiving and social media protection.
Focuses on the Proofpoint Essentials platform.
Certified People Protection Analyst
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Validates a professional's in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Proofpoint’s leading security products by earning a certification that showcases the ability to defend against complex cyberthreats.
Focuses on using the comprehensive Proofpoint suite, including Targeted Account Protection, Threat Response Auto-Pull, and Email Protection.
Certified Information Protection Analyst
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Exam Duration Up to 90 Minutes
Validates analysts' skills needed to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of critical data assets, focusing on on key cybersecurity tasks such as sophisticated data analysis, proactive threat containment and comprehensive incident management.
Focuses on the Proofpoint advanced analytics dashboard, Insider Threat Management, and Cloud DLP products.
Proofpoint Certified Guardian
Why get certified at Protect 2025?
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Hands-On Labs
Take advantage of our hands-on training labs, available all day. Drop in at your convenience to sharpen your skills, practice key concepts, and get exam ready!
Study Pod
Step into our designated study pod, where expert instructors lead engaging content reviews, answer your questions, and help you solidify key concepts to excel in your exams.
Take Your Exams
Choose from a range of certifications to match your career goals. Take and pass your exam at your convenience — testing is available all day.
Learn at your own pace
Our Certification and Discovery Labs are self-paced, so you can explore and learn on your terms. This ensures a personalized and thorough understanding of the solutions that comprise the Proofpoint human-centric security platform.
Explore cutting-edge topics
Attendees have the opportunity to deep dive into Proofpoint technologies while getting prepared for their certification exams—from advanced threat protection to data loss prevention and beyond.
