Latest generation of Proofpoint advanced threat protection, cloud security and compliance for Microsoft Office 365 and Exchange is one of 3 finalists in Security category

WHAT: Proofpoint Inc. (NASDAQ: PFPT), a leading security-as-a-service provider, will demonstrate a variety of its latest security solutions, including data loss prevention, encryption, Proofpoint Enterprise Protection and Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection™ May 12-15, 2014, at the Microsoft TechEd conference in Houston, Texas. Proofpoint's security products are the industry's first to feature Predictive Defense, a defense against advanced threats for Microsoft Office 365 and on-premise Exchange that incorporates Big Data techniques to identify and preemptively act against malicious email containing embedded URLs and attachments. Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection featuring Predictive Defense has been chosen as one of 3 finalists by the Best of TechEd Awards in the Security category.

Proofpoint, a Gold Independent Software Vendor of Microsoft and prominent cloud security and compliance provider for Microsoft Office 365, provides solutions to protect against today's most advanced threats. The company also offers Microsoft Office 365 users with policy driven Data Loss Prevention and robust Archiving solutions. The Microsoft Best of TechEd Awards recognizes the most innovative products and services showcased at the event. Products will be evaluated based on their evolution from past versions, unique functionality in the market, competitive edge and value to customers.

WHEN: 5: 00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2014 – Best of TechEd Awards Ceremony

WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas

Proofpoint Product Demo: Booth #940

For more information about the Microsoft Best of TechEd Awards, please visit http://northamerica.msteched.com/

About Proofpoint, Inc.
Proofpoint Inc. (NASDAQ:PFPT) is a leading security-as-a-service provider that focuses on cloud-based solutions for threat protection, compliance, archiving and governance, and secure communications. Organizations around the world depend on Proofpoint's expertise, patented technologies and on-demand delivery system to protect against phishing, malware and spam, safeguard privacy, encrypt sensitive information, and archive and govern messages and critical enterprise information. More information is available at www.proofpoint.com.

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