Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, has announced that its long-standing partner, Optiv, a cyber advisory and solutions leader, has achieved over $1 billion in cumulative sales of Proofpoint’s industry-leading cybersecurity platform. This milestone highlights the strength of their decade-long partnership, focused on protecting organizations from human-centric cyber threats in an increasingly AI-driven threat landscape.
Optiv surpasses $1 billion in sales of Proofpoint’s cybersecurity platform.
Partnership focuses on human-centric security, addressing 90% of breaches tied to human error.
Solutions integrate with XDR and SASE to modernize cybersecurity architecture.
Serves organizations across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Proofpoint earns six Leader positions in analyst reports and 11 industry awards in 2025.
Collaboration delivers tailored, AI-powered solutions to reduce cyber risks.
The Proofpoint-Optiv partnership, spanning over ten years, has been instrumental in delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions that protect organizations’ people and data. With 90% of breaches involving human error or behavior, Proofpoint’s human-centric security platform, combined with Optiv’s expertise, addresses critical risks across email, cloud, identity, and applications. The $1 billion sales milestone reflects the partnership’s ability to scale Proofpoint’s solutions, empowering organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America to strengthen their security posture while reducing complexity and vendor sprawl.
Proofpoint’s platform, integrated with modern cybersecurity architectures like XDR and SASE, provides robust protection against sophisticated, AI-driven threats. Optiv enhances this with outcome-driven services, offering fully managed solutions tailored to specific organizational risks. This collaboration enables customers to modernize their cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring comprehensive protection across digital environments. Blake Sallé, chief revenue officer at Proofpoint, stated: “The strength of our relationship with Optiv is rooted in mutual trust, shared innovation, and a relentless focus on customer success. Surpassing the $1 billion mark is a testament to Optiv’s understanding of the risk landscape and their ability to deliver Proofpoint’s market-leading solutions at scale.”
Proofpoint’s commitment to innovation has earned it significant industry recognition in 2025, including six Leader positions in analyst reports such as the Forrester Wave for Email, Messaging, and Collaboration Security (Q2 2025) and Gartner Magic Quadrants for Email Security 2024 and Digital Communications Governance 2025. The company also secured 11 industry awards, including Best AI Solution and Best Cybersecurity Company by Cyber Defense Magazine, and Product of the Year by MSP Today. John Hurley, chief revenue officer at Optiv, noted: “Reaching the $1 billion milestone with Proofpoint is more than a sales achievement – it’s a reflection of a trusted partnership built on shared values, innovation, and a relentless focus on client success.”
The Proofpoint-Optiv partnership continues to drive cybersecurity innovation, delivering AI-powered, unified solutions that provide critical visibility and insights. As organizations adopt new technologies, this collaboration ensures they are equipped to tackle evolving cyber threats, safeguarding their people and data in a dynamic digital landscape.
About Proofpoint, Inc.
Proofpoint, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including 85 percent of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions that mitigate their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
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