In the News – 2025
Proofpoint CEO On Closing ‘Watershed’ $1.8B Hornetsecurity Deal, IPO Plans
8 Dec 2025
In an interview with CRN, Sumit Dhawan, CEO at Proofpoint, discusses Proofpoint’s acquisition of Hornetsecurity, which enables Proofpoint to expand beyond the enterprise with a major push into the SMB market via Hornetsecurity’s MSP-friendly offering.
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10 Big Cybersecurity Acquisition Deals In 2025
7 Oct 2025
In its roundup of the biggest acquisition deals this year, CRN listed Proofpoint‘s planned acquisition of Hornetsecurity and cited Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan describing the deal as a “big strategic leap forward” to help expand Proofpoint’s reach beyond the enterprise market.
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Proofpoint to Acquire Hornetsecurity in Landmark $1 Billion Deal
15 May 2025
CNBC was one of the publications to report on Proofpoint’s agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity in a transaction valued at more than $1 billion, marking the largest acquisition in Proofpoint’s history. The article highlights how the deal strengthens Proofpoint’s European presence while expanding its MSP business through Hornetsecurity’s established partner ecosystem. Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan told CNBC that the acquisition will help deliver a unified platform to better protect people and data, while strengthening security for MSPs and small to midsize businesses.
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Proofpoint CEO On ‘Monumental’ Hornetsecurity Deal, MSP Growth In US
15 May 2025
In an interview with CRN, Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint, elaborates on the company’s acquisition of Hornetsecurity, a move aimed at expanding Proofpoint’s reach in the market for managed service providers (MSPs) and small to midsize businesses (SMBs). Hornetsecurity, known for its Microsoft 365 security solutions and a network of over 12,000 MSP partners, brings a multitenant platform that complements Proofpoint’s enterprise offerings.
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