Proofpoint review
Full gateway plus DLP and encryption for regulated firms.
Top 11 rank
#2 of 11
Score
9/9.4
Pricing
$$$ (custom, per-user enterprise pricing)
HQ
Sunnyvale, USA
Verdict
Proofpoint ranks second because it pairs a proven MX gateway with data loss prevention, encryption, and threat intelligence, which suits banks and healthcare firms that need one audited stack across email.
What customers praise
Its Targeted Attack Protection sandbox and URL rewriting give measurable coverage on weaponized attachments and delayed-detonation links.
What customers criticise
The console is dense and setup can take weeks, so small teams without a dedicated admin find it heavy.
Best for
Large regulated enterprises that want a full email gateway with data loss prevention and encryption in one stack.
At a glance
- Integrations: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Okta, Splunk, CyberArk
- Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP
- Regions served: North America, EMEA, APAC
- Typical onboarding: 14 days
Red flags
Public risk signals as of July 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-07-04. See the full red-flag report.
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Source: Top 11 Top 11 Email Security Software, verified July 4, 2026 — no paid placement.