Today, Proofpoint announced the closing of its acquisition of Hornetsecurity, a leading European provider of AI-based Microsoft 365 security. The deal enhances Proofpoint’s global cybersecurity footprint with better coverage of MSPs and SMBs.
Per the agreement, Hornetsecurity will continue to operate as an independent unit within Proofpoint. The existing Hornetsecurity management team, including the founder, will remain responsible for product development and partner success.
Hornetsecurity’s flagship offering, 365 Total Protection, is a feature-rich cloud security platform for M365. It delivers a wide range of services, such as advanced email security, backup, compliance, security awareness training, and access control. MSPs are now able to protect the customers from a single multi-tenant dashboard the trouble of using several separate dashboards.
Proofpoint has announced that this acquisition is a move towards opening up their agent- and human-centric security platform to SMBs in addition to large enterprises. The company envisions the merged entity as a global threat intelligence leader with accelerated innovation and enhanced resistance to cyber-attacks.
With this bold step, Proofpoint is fortifying its ambition to be a leader in the provision. cybersecurity solutions not only via email but also through cloud and collaboration tools.
The MSP-centric approach of Hornetsecurity its solid footprint in Europe, will enable Proofpoint to have an excellent outreach. To local SMBs, as well as to be able to serve them efficiently in the international markets.
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Source: Businesswire
