Proofpoint Core Email Protection Reviews & Product Details

Proofpoint Collaboration Security tackles multichannel, multistage attacks with 99.999% detection accuracy. It identifies and remediates advanced email threats including BEC, ransomware, phishing, ATO, and exec impersonations. The solution blocks threats across email and other digital communication and collaboration platforms, i.e. MS Teams, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, OneDrive, protecting users anywhere they work, on any device. Customers get protection against both internal and supplier account compromise, and strengthens human resilience against emerging threats. With Proofpoint’s Collaboration Security, customers ensure that interactions with business partners, suppliers, and even AI agents remain trusted and secure.

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Solution Type

All-in-One

Overview by

Bryan Barrett

Used by SAIC and 2 others

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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

2 months

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Verified User in Education Management

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/10/2024

"working in the PPS for 16 years"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I like their Email filtering system, TAB and trap can quarantine spam email and pugre spam email. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Proofpoint is often viewed as expensive, with some organizations questioning its value compared to alternatives. Initial setup and integration in complex environments can be difficult, sometimes requiring external consultants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Keith P.

Systems Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/29/2025

"Proofpoint Core Email Protection is a solid choice"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

This product is outstanding in its ability to scan for and protect users from malware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

When you first begin, the learning curve is quite steep. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/13/2025

"Outstanding Threat Protection with Reliable Phishing and Malware Detection"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I like its strong phishing and malware detection, which consistently stops advanced threats before reaching users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Occasional false positives and a complex interface can make tuning policies and managing quarantined emails time-consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jordan H.

CSOC Information Security Analyst Assistant

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/13/2025

"All-in-One Platform with Intuitive UI and Impressive Efficiency"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Its helpful having so many capabilities consolidated in a platform which is easy to navigate UI wise.

I also love how effective and effecient the tool is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Maybe adding some more AI or automation to the capabilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lewis L.

CIO

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/22/2025

"ProofPoint is Magic"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

The clarity it brings to define what is going on in your network Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I can't say I dislike anything about ProofPoint Core Email Protection Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consulting

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/27/2025

"Proof point review"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

What I like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection is its strong filtering. It blocks phishing, spam, and malicious attachments before they even reach the inbox which gives a sense of security and reduces the risk of mistakes from users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

What I dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection is that it can sometimes flag genuine emails as suspicious. This means I have to check quarantine regularly, which can be a bit inconvenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Proofpoint Core Email Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Proofpoint Core Email Protection is solving the problem of phishing attempts, spam, and harmful attachments reaching users. It keeps the inbox clean and reduces the chances of falling for scams. The benefit for me is peace of mind and less time wasted dealing with unwanted or risky emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/13/2025

"Blocks on many incoming threats"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

The blocks on a large chunk of malicious campaigns sent to our org. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Email categorisation sometimes incorrect misleading colleagues when they report emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

anand a.

Security Architect

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/13/2025

"Proofpoint Email Protection Pros and Cons"

5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Easy to implement

Frequency of use

Customer Support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Complexity

False positives

cost and resource overhead Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/13/2025

"Highly Flexible Solution Perfect for Large Organizations"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

Highly flexible, which is perfect for large organisations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Proofpoint Core Email Protection?

I don't believe there's anything I would dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Proofpoint Core Email Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Provides an extra layer of defence, and is truly our biggest protection against phishing emails. Attachment defense also protects us against malicious attachments. Internal DMARC policies can be fully customised to our needs, which is a great benefit when it comes to organisations consisting of multiple different companies, like ours. This for us was a huge help during acquisitions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.