Federal Government Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Solutions for Government Agencies

Protect people, defend data, and stop evolving threats with FedRAMP Certified cybersecurity solutions built for federal agencies and mission-critical environments.

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Mission-Critical Security

Protect federal operations from human-targeted risk

Federal cybersecurity is no longer just about agency networks and systems. As agencies expand their use of cloud services and AI, threat actors are targeting the people, identities, and data that keep critical missions running. Modern cybersecurity solutions for government agencies help reduce that risk by protecting users, securing sensitive data, and stopping sophisticated cyberthreats before they disrupt operations.

Stop targeted cyberthreats

Protect users from phishing, credential theft, business email compromise (BEC), and other human-targeted attacks.

Secure sensitive government data

Reduce data loss and insider risk across email, cloud services, collaboration apps, and endpoints.

Advance federal security initiatives

Support Zero Trust goals, compliance requirements, and secure cloud operations.

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Expanding Human Risk

Attackers are targeting people, not just infrastructure

Federal agencies have invested heavily in securing networks, endpoints, and the cloud. In response, attackers are ramping up phishing, credential theft, BEC, insider activity, and other techniques that exploit people and trusted identities. AI is making many of these attacks faster, more targeted, and harder to spot.

Protecting critical operations now requires more than infrastructure security. It requires a clear view of human risk, data exposure, and identity threats across the entire agency.

30 %

of public sector breaches involve ransomware

Verizon, 2025.

46 %

of federal breaches involve internal threat actors

Verizon, 2025.

86 %

of federal web app attacks involve stolen credentials

Verizon, 2025.

People Security
Data Security
Identity Risk
Federal Compliance
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People Security

Reduce risk from human-targeted attacks

Federal agencies face persistent threats that target users and trusted communications channels. Proofpoint helps teams reduce risk from phishing, credential theft, BEC, and other human-targeted attacks while providing visibility across email, Microsoft 365, and cloud environments.

Features

Email Protection

Block email-based attacks before they reach users, with auto-remediation to speed incident response.

Microsoft 365 Security

Protect users from threats across Microsoft 365 email, collaboration, and productivity services.

Security Awareness Training

Deliver targeted training that helps users learn to recognize, avoid, and report threats.

Human Risk Insights

Identify high-risk users and prioritize protection based on targeting, vulnerability, and access to sensitive data.

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Data Security

Protect data across users, cloud services, and AI workflows

Proofpoint helps security teams reduce data loss, identify insider threats, and control sensitive information across their environment. By combining data protection and user context, agencies can better protect mission-critical assets and reduce risk.

Features

Enterprise Data Loss Prevention

Prevent sensitive data, including CUI and regulated data, from leaving approved channels.

Insider Threat Management

Identify risky user behavior and investigate potential data loss incidents with full context.

Data Security Posture Management

Discover, classify, and prioritize sensitive data across cloud and hybrid environments.

Data Security for AI

Ensure AI tools and workflows access the right data while reducing oversharing and exposure risks.
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Identity Risk Protection

Reduce identity risk across your environment

Attackers exploit trusted identities to gain access to systems and data. Proofpoint helps security teams find identity weaknesses, detect suspicious activity, and stop attackers from moving laterally. This helps agencies reduce identity risk, strengthen SecOps, and support Zero Trust goals.

Features

Identity Threat Defense

Pinpoint and remediate identity weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.

Attack Path Analysis

Identify high-risk paths that could allow attackers to escalate privileges or move through your environment.

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Compliance

Support federal security and compliance requirements

Federal agencies must balance mission delivery, cloud and AI initiatives, and evolving security requirements. Proofpoint helps organizations meet federal mandates while improving security for users and data across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

Features

FedRAMP Certified Solutions

Deploy solutions built for federal cloud environments and government requirements.

CMMC Readiness

Protect controlled information and support CMMC requirements across the defense industrial base.

Flexible Deployment Options

Secure users and data with cloud, hybrid, or on-premises deployments.

Government Cloud Support

Support Microsoft GCC, GCC High, and other government cloud environments.

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Resources

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Proofpoint Solutions for Government Agencies and the Defense Industrial Base

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How Proofpoint Helps Protect Federal Government Agencies

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Future-Proofing Email Relay for Federal Agencies

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Investing in FedRAMP High to advance human-centric security for federal agencies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Federal agencies need cybersecurity solutions that protect against phishing, business email compromise (BEC), credential theft, insider threats, data loss, and identity-based attacks. The most effective solutions combine threat protection, data security, identity threat defense, and security awareness training to improve risk management and protect mission-critical operations.

Federal agencies must protect sensitive data across email, cloud services, collaboration tools, endpoints, and AI-enabled workflows. Data security solutions help agencies prevent data loss, reduce insider risk, and maintain control of regulated and mission-critical information. They also give security teams a clear view of where data resides, who can access it, and how it is being used.

Proofpoint helps agencies protect sensitive data across email, cloud services, endpoints, and hybrid environments. These solutions help security teams prevent data loss, reduce insider risk, and protect controlled and regulated data.

Proofpoint offers FedRAMP-authorized solutions that help federal agencies strengthen cybersecurity and support key requirements such as FISMA, NIST guidance, and Zero Trust initiatives. Proofpoint also helps defense industrial base organizations address CMMC requirements and protect sensitive data across their environments.