Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website.

# Proofpoint Total Protection

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Proofpoint MSP Platform launches AI Governance Playbook purpose-built for MSPs serving SMBs](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/msp-playbook-2026-press-release/): Proofpoint, Inc. today announced thelaunch of a new playbook by Proofpoint MSP Platform, its new business unit dedicated to serving MSPs and SMBs.
- [How Artificial Intelligence Helps Managed Service Providers Deliver Smarter Security](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/ai-for-msps/): Attackers aren’t standing still either. They are already using AI to polish phishing emails, translate lures into multiple languages, and automate recon and exploitation, which raises the bar for everyone ion defense. As MSPs, we’re protecting more identities, more email traffic, more collaboration channels—and we’re doing it under pressure from alert fatigue and ticket queues that never quite empty. This is exactly where AI can be an ally, acting as a force multiplier that helps us scale security operations without burning out the people doing the work. 
- [Proofpoint Launches Dedicated MSP Business Unit and Introduces 365 Total Protection for North America](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/msp-business-unit-press-release/): New MSP Platform business unit, AI-powered all-in-one Microsoft 365 protection, and Marketplace partnership with Pax8 strengthen Proofpoint’s commitment to channel and small and mid-size businesses
- [7 Benefits of Vendor Consolidation for MSPs or IT Resellers](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/vendor-consolidation-benefits/): If your techs touch 5 portals to answer one customer question, you've already lost margin. Here are seven vendor consolidation benefits that help you buy back time, standardize delivery, and protect margin.
- [M365 Defender for Identity – Everything you Need to Know](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/m365-defender-for-identity/): What it is, what is does, how it works and how it fits with Defender and Defender for Endpoint
- [DeepSeek Under the Microscope: Are Privacy Risks and Security Concerns Justified?](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/how-safe-is-deepseek/): In this analysis, we'll dissect the anatomy of DeepSeek's security and privacy practices, uncovering the vulnerabilities, exposing the data collection methods, and ultimately asking ourselves if this AI's allure is worth the potential cost to your digital well-being? Do the pros outweigh the cons? Or is this a case of style over substance, leaving users exposed in the technology wilderness? 
- [Understanding Supply Chain Attacks and Protecting Your Business](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/supply-chain-attacks/): In this article we’ll look at what supply chain attacks are, where your vulnerabilities are and give examples of recent attacks.
- [Microsoft Office 365 Phishing Attacks: How Hackers Get Access to Your Business](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/microsoft-365-phishing/): With 258 million corporate users, the highly popular Microsoft platform has become a target-rich environment for sophisticated Microsoft 365 phishing attacks. On top of all the standard phishing and spear phishing threats, Microsoft (Office) 365 presents a number of unique attack techniques for hackers looking to compromise accounts.
- [11 Reasons Why You Need 3rd-Party Backup for Microsoft 365](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/microsoft-365-backup/): This article will cover the key reasons why you need a proper backup strategy for M365. It will also demonstrate why and how Microsoft’s M365 Backup offering and built-in data governance / retention features can fall short in the real world. 
- [Migrating from VMware to Proxmox: What You Need to Know](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/migrate-vmware-to-proxmox/): Migrating from VMware to Proxmox is not an easy undertaking and requires serious consideration. Let’s walk through migrating from VMware to Proxmox and get an overview of this process, along with gotchas you need to consider.
- [Immutable Backups Explained – Why Are Immutable Backups Critical](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/immutable-backups-explained/): Data is a business currency. If data becomes corrupted or infected by ransomware, the business may face significant disruptions or even potential failure.
- [What is Proxmox?](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/proxmox/): In this article you’ll get an introduction to Proxmox, the powerful open-source virtualization platform, how it works, how it differs from other hypervisors such as VMware and Hyper-V and how Proxmox users can now benefit from Hornetsecurity VM Backup. 
- [Proxmox vs. VMware](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/proxmox-vs-vmware/): There is no question that organizations are facing many decisions when it comes to their virtualization platforms in 2025 and beyond. Let’s take a look at the differences between VMware & Proxmox, their benefits and what if any challenges organizations may expect if they decide to go with Proxmox instead of VMware as their data center solution. 
- [What the UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban Means for Your Business](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/ransomware-payment-ban/): The UK is moving ahead with a ransomware payment ban for public bodies and critical national infrastructure, alongside new reporting rules for everyone else. But what does this ban entail and what could be the consequences for non-compliance? I
- [Hackers Are Using Copilot to Grab Your Passwords. Here’s How](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/sharepoint-hacking-using-copilot/): ChatGPT landed in the collective consciousness in early 2023, bringing prophecies of both supercharged productivity and AI powered cyber security attacks. Now, a few years later the dust has settled somewhat, and the integration of Large Language Model (LLM) based AI tools into every part of our work is well underway.  
- [Impact of AI on Cyber Security](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/impact-of-ai-on-cyber-security/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) has improved cybersecurity in addition to revolutionizing service delivery. ackers will utilize the same technology that you use to protect yourself if your business does not put strong security measures in place.
- [Proofpoint Completes Acquisition of Hornetsecurity](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/proofpoint-acquisition-completed-press-release/): Strategic acquisition expands Proofpoint’s global leadership in human- and agent-centric security, deepens commitment to MSP and SMB markets.
- [Cybersecurity Trends That Show Hackers Are Getting Smarter Than Ever](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/cybersecurity-trends/): Discover our 2026 trends & predictions in terms of cybersecurity. AI, phishing, spear-phishing, malware, ransomware as a service...
- [Microsoft Teams Exploits: The New Playground for Cybercriminals](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/microsoft-teams-exploits/): Microsoft Teams is a high value collaboration platform that once compromised, allows attackers to move laterally within the organization, exfiltrate data and build information for further targeted spear phishing or whaling campaigns.  
- [Statistics on Ransomware Attacks](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/ransomware-statistics/): Today we will dive into the ransomware statistics of these digital heists. Exploring the who, what, when, where, and why. So, strap in, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a ride through the dark alleys of the internet. 
- [How to Maximize MSP Client Capacity Without Adding Headcount](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/maximize-msp-capacity/): Home -
- [MSP Tips and Solutions for Client Standardization and Efficiency](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/client-standardization-tips-for-msps/): Home -
- [How MSPs Can Simplify Microsoft 365 Security and Boost Efficiency](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/msp-m365-security-tips/): Home -
- [What 2025 Teaches Us About Ransomware and the Future of Cyber Resilience](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/ransomware-trends/): Ransomware in 2025 is a paradox. On the one hand, attacks are rising again, fueled by automation, AI-enhanced phishing, and increasingly targeted tactics, especially those targeting multiple endpoints.
- [Why Data Sovereignty Matters More Than Ever in a Cloud-First World](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/data-sovereignty/): Who’s minding your company’s data, and how? If it’s generated in one country but processed in another, then you most likely have data sovereignty concerns.  Do you know whether your data storage and handling, including security, adhere to the laws governing your enterprise? Do you know which laws apply to your data?  
- [The SharePoint Hack – Lessons Learned From 400+ Servers Being Pwned](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/sharepoint-vulnerability/): In this article we’re going to cover what happened with the latest SharePoint vulnerability, who the attackers were and why, the geopolitical ramifications, a reveal of another vulnerability in SharePoint’s sibling, Exchange Server, and what you can do to protect your business against similar vulnerabilities in the future.  
- [How to Decrypt Files Encrypted by Ransomware](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/decrypt-files-encrypted-by-ransomware/): The rise in ransomware within all industries is a call for real concern about what you need to do to prepare your organization for when you are a victim of such an attack. These malicious attacks can encrypt your valuable files, rendering them inaccessible, and require an expensive ransom for their release.  
- [How Attackers Are Targeting Microsoft Teams and What You Can Do to Defend Against Them](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/microsoft-teams-security/): Criminals are always looking for new ways to attack your users, and finding a new avenue to put their phishing messages or malware in front of your staff is crucial for them. Microsoft Teams (with over 320 million monthly active users) provides just such a platform, and until recently it didn’t have anywhere near the same protections as email.  
- [The Future of Governance, Risk, and Compliance in the Cloud](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/cloud-security-governance/): Cloud adoption has made the overall field of Governance, Risk management and Compliance (GRC) more complex. Couple this with more regulations in most geographies around the world, plus larger fines and more frequent changes to compliance regulations and it’s clear that adapting to this requires a new approach for organizations - you need cloud security governance.  
- [Security Concerns of Hidden Permissions in SharePoint](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/hidden-permissions-in-sharepoint/): Hidden permissions in SharePoint pose significant security risks because they can allow unauthorized access without the knowledge of administrators or users. Key issues include:
- [Proofpoint Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hornetsecurity](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/proofpoint-acquires-hornetsecurity/): Hornetsecurity will leverage Proofpoint’s capabilities to extend its reach globally with unique cloud security solutions for M365 for MSPs
- [KPIs for Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Cybersecurity Efforts](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/cybersecurity-kpis/): Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls, antivirus software, or the latest threat detection tools. The biggest risk to your organization might be sitting right next to you... or maybe it's you (don’t take it personally).
- [Microsoft’s new DMARC, SPF and DKIM requirements are coming – are you prepared?](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/dmarc-requirements-microsoft/): SPF, DKIM, and DMARC settings are now mandatory in certain cases, enforcing stricter security standards. Microsoft’s move, specific to the consumer facing Outlook.com at the moment, pushes the industry toward essential best practices, protecting millions of individuals and small businesses who depend on our services.
- [Email Bombing Defused : An Explanation of the Attack and How to Protect Against It](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/email-bombing/): Imagine waking up to thousands of emails flooding your inbox, subscriptions you never signed up for, random notifications, and junk mail piling up faster than you can delete them. This is a calculated, disruptive attack, called mail bombing, designed to drown out the emails that truly matter to you and your business.

## Pages
- [AI vs. AI: The New Cybersecurity Arms Race](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/webinars/ai-vs-ai/): Duration: 45 mins | AI is transforming cyber threats and defense, helping attackers move faster while empowering defenders.
- [Partner Roadshow](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/partner-roadshow/): For the first time, Proofpoint Connect is coming to cities across the United States, bringing MSP partners together for an afternoon of cybersecurity insights, technical deep dives, and business growth strategies designed to help you build and scale a stronger Microsoft 365 security practice.
- [MSP Cybersecurity Blueprint: Pricing, Packaging and Scaling Your M365 Security Services](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/webinars/msp-cybersecurity-blueprint/): Presented by Andy Syrewicze:
- [Protected: 365 Total Backup – Backup Factor](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/backup-factor/): Please send me information about Proofpoint's products, webinars and reports.
- [In the News](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/in-the-news/): Take a look at the latest mentions of Proofpoint MSP Platform in the media. See what our company leadership and security experts have to say about the cybersecurity industry; the best ways to keep your users and date safe, secure and up-to-date; and company and product updates – as reported in a variety of publications.
- [Soccer Giveaway 2026 – Terms and conditions](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/soccer-giveaway-2026/terms-and-conditions/): These Terms and Conditions (hereinafter the “Official Rules”) contain the complete rules governing the “Choose your favorite Proofpoint Player” Sweepstakes (hereinafter the “Sweepstakes”). 
- [Soccer Giveaway 2026](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/soccer-giveaway-2026/): Choose your favorite Proofpoint player that would help you secure victory and win AirPods Pro 3! 
- [Country Select](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/partner/country-select/): Do you want to expand your portfolio to include our managed services? No problem – just fill out our online Partner Agreement and you will be part of the our strong channel sales network.
- [MSP Playbook](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/msp-playbook/): Download : MSP Playbook to Working Smarter, Not Harder
- [Free trial for MSPs](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/free-trial-for-msps/): Trusted by 12,000+ partners and 125,000+ customers to secure Microsoft 365 environments 
- [Reducing Tool Sprawl](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/reduce-tool-sprawl/): Proofpoint simplifies Microsoft 365 security with one platform built for MSPs. Protect your customers, reduce tool sprawl, and scale your services without increasing overhead.
- [Cloud Policy](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/cloud-policy/): The U.S. CLOUD Act enables U.S. law-enforcement authorities to request data from U.S.-based companies, but only under strict and clearly defined legal conditions. Such requests require valid judicial authorization (such as a warrant) and must be narrowly targeted to specific individuals or accounts, not broad data sets or full customer environments.
- [Download legacy versions of VM Backup](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/vm-backup/download-legacy-versions/): Home -
- [VM Backup Update](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/vm-backup/update/): Home -
- [Security Awareness Quiz](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/security-awareness-quiz/): Take our free Security Awareness Quiz to find out if you are still on top of your game and ready to tackle any digital threats that come your way. Share it now with your colleagues!
- [Use a 3-2-1-1 backup strategy with VM Backup](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/vm-backup/3-2-1-1-backup-strategy/): Home -
- [Onboarding Information North America](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/onboarding-information-north-america/): All minimum settings, additional test options and other tips for onboarding from North America are available on this page. Adjusting these settings will allow to let you get the most out of your test phase.
- [Essentials and Hornet Package Comparison](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/package-comparison/): Select your Proofpoint Essentials package to compare it with 365 Total Protection Plans. 
- [Solutions for MSPs](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/solutions-for-msps/): With more MSPs offering similar “standard” services, differentiation is tough, making it harder to win new customers without competing on price.
- [Solutions for Businesses](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/solutions-for-businesses/): Home -
- [Platform](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/microsoft-365-platform/): Benefit from one single platform that contains comprehensive functionality for optimized Microsoft 365 security. The Control Panel gives overviews, statistics, and reports, and offers boundless customization possibilities to meet your individual needs. Or you can simply let us do the job – Benefit from predefined policies, settings, and features that work in the background without sapping employee or admin time.
- [Cybersecurity Report 2026](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/cyber-security-report/): Complete the form below to get your free copy
- [Essentials Migration](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/essentials-migration/): Proofpoint Essentials is getting a massive upgrade thanks to its integration with Hornetsecurity’s 365 Total Protection, an AI Cybersecurity platform offered as a single pane of glass for MSPs and SMBs. With this integration, you will benefit from: 
- [Become a Partner](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/partner/registration/): Do you want to expand your portfolio to include our managed services? No problem – just fill out our online Partner Agreement and you will be part of the channel sales network.
- [Meet Proofpoint](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/meet-us/): August 26 - 27, 2026Toronto, ON
- [Partner Program](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/partner/): The Partner Program is for everyone who thinks big! No matter your business model or your team size: with our Partner Program you can easily be successful. We have an extensive partner network across the security industry – over 12,000 partners serve thousands of customers all around the world.
- [Awards](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/awards/): Your path to Microsoft 365 starts with next-gen cloud security solutions. A path to strong, trust-based relationships and technology excellence. 
- [Legal notice](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/legal-notice/): Select country for specific legal notice details
- [Microsoft Teams Protection](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/teams-protection/): TEAMS PROTECTION protects a tenant from internal compromised accounts by scanning all messages containing URLs, immediately issuing a warning message in the conversation through the AI Cyber Assistant bot. Teams Protection utilizes AI technology used in Proofpoint’s Secure Links:
- [Analyst relations](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/analyst-relations/): Analyst firms are thought leaders. They evaluate markets and aim to define trends and future directions. Gathering insights, data, pain points and requirements from customers and vendors alike is central to their operations to be able to provide considered opinions and recommendations to their client base and the industry in general. As part of this, they keep tabs on key players in the market with the goal of providing clarity.
- [International](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/company/international/): Potential Internet threats do not stop at borders, and neither does cloud technology.
- [Blog](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/): Home -
- [Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/code-of-conduct-and-code-of-ethics/): In accordance with the requirements of the EU Parliament, we have established an internal reporting body.
- [Terms and Conditions 365 Total Protection Enterprise](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/terms-and-conditions/): Last updated June 25, 2021
- [Privacy Policy Hornetsecurity Services](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/privacy/services/): for Spam and Malware Protection, Hornetsecurity Hosted Exchange, Web Filter, Hornetdrive and Control Panel and Webmail
- [Webinars](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/webinars/): Discover a variety of exciting live webinars and on-demand content covering the latest insights, strategies, and best practices to help you stay ahead of email threats and safeguard your digital assets. From phishing scams to data breaches, our experts cover it all.
- [Privacy Policy for Business Contacts](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/privacy/business-contacts/): Download
- [AI Cyber Assistant](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/ai-cyber-assistant/): The ultimate security power up to our solutions, enhancing them up with the latest AI and machine learning technology and automation.
- [DMARC Manager](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/dmarc-manager/): Safeguards domains against Email impersonation, phishing, and spoofing with intuitive DMARC, DKIM, and SPF management.
- [365 Multi Tenant Manager](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/365-multi-tenant-manager/): Effortless onboarding, governance, and compliance for all Microsoft 365 tenants.
- [Email Encryption](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/email-encryption/): Fully automated, secure and effective email encryption.
- [Email Continuity Service](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/email-continuity-service/): Undisrupted, secure email communication for your business.
- [Email Signature and Disclaimer](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/email-signature-and-disclaimer/): Email signature management to easily create uniform and legally compliant company signatures and disclaimers.
- [AI Recipient Validation](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/ai-recipient-validation/): Your vigilant, AI-based email validator to prevent loss of sensitive data and security breaches.
- [365 Permission Manager](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/365-permission-manager/): Data leak prevention with effective permission management for Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
- [Email Archiving](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/email-archiving/): Email archiving service to ensure email data integrity and compliance for M365 and other email servers.
- [Advanced Threat Protection](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/advanced-threat-protection/): AI-powered, advanced protection of your emails and data, from even the most sophisticated attacks.
- [VM Backup](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/vm-backup/): A powerful, reliable and easy-to-use backup and replication solution for Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox and VMware virtual machines (VMs).
- [Press Information](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/press-center/): Read our latest press releases and view a selection of key mentions in the media.
- [ABOUT US](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/company/): AI-powered, all-in-one Microsoft 365 security, backup, and compliance for MSPs.
- [Spam and Malware Protection](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/spam-and-malware-protection/): Powerful, effective protection against spam and malware.
- [Publications](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/publications/): Our experts at Proofpoint are constantly analysing the dynamic threat landscape and conducting extensive cybersecurity research. The publications listed below include a variety of e-books, whitepapers, surveys and more that provide an in-depth analysis and insight into the latest cybersecurity trends and developments. Whether you’re a security professional, business leader, or an individual concerned about your online safety, these publications provide valuable information and guidance to help you keep one step ahead of the hackers.
- [365 Total Backup](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/365-total-backup/): Automated Microsoft 365 data backup, recovery, and protection – anytime & anywhere.
- [Hornet.email](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/hornet-email/): Hornet.email, the cloud-based corporate email platform with integrated spam and malware protection.
- [Security Awareness Service](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/security-awareness-service/): Bring secure behavior to the next level with fully automated, AI-powered Awareness Benchmarking, Spear-Phishing-Simulation and E-Training.
- [365 Total Protection](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/365-total-protection/): Full suite for Microsoft 365 Security, Risk, Governance, Compliance and Backup.
- [Contact](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/contact/): As a service provider we are always available for our customers and partners.
- [Services](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/services/): Home -
- [Homepage](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/): Your Microsoft 365 security foundation.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/privacy/): Responsible in the sense of the privacy policy is:

## Categories
- [Backup](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/backup/)
- [Compliance](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/compliance/)
- [Corporate](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/corporate/)
- [Email Security](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/email-security/)
- [Managed Service Providers](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/managed-service-providers/)
- [Microsoft 365](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/microsoft-365/)
- [Press Releases](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/press-releases/)
- [Security Awareness](https://www.proofpoint-total-protection.com/blog/category/security-awareness/)