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SUNNYVALE, Calif., August 17, 2022 – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, announced today the release of its latest study, Cloud and Web Security Challenges in 2022, in collaboration with The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). The commissioned study queried more than 950 information technology and security professionals from various organization sizes and locations to better understand the industry’s knowledge, attitudes, and opinions regarding cloud- and web-delivered threats. The results reveal that organizations are struggling to sufficiently secure new cloud environments implemented during the pandemic, while maintaining legacy equipment and trying to adapt their overall security strategy to the evolving landscape.

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released new research which found that the top universities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia are lagging on basic cybersecurity measures, subjecting students, staff and stakeholders to higher risks of email-based impersonation attacks.

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Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced that Ashan Willy, interim chief executive officer, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced that Ashan Willy, EVP and GM, Security Products and Services, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Gary Steele, who as founding CEO of Proofpoint is stepping down after having served in the role for the past 19 years. Mr. Steele will stay on until March 19, 2022, to ensure a smooth transition and will continue to serve on Proofpoint’s board.

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released its eighth annual State of the Phish report, which provides an in-depth look at user phishing awareness, vulnerability, and resilience.

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced year-end financial results for 2021.