Proofpoint is the right class of tool when you must protect every employee at scale. Immune is the right layer when public and shared addresses still fill with verified-looking junk that suite filters were never designed to stop.
About Proofpoint
Proofpoint is an enterprise email defense suite: gateway filtering, advanced threat protection, awareness training, and more, usually sold per user on annual contracts.
| Capability | Immune | Proofpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Public, shared, and selected user inboxes | Organization-wide employee protection |
| Threat model | First-contact abuse, outreach, and bots on open addresses | Malware, BEC, URL sandboxing, and policy across the estate |
| Verification | Sender challenge before delivery | Content, reputation, and sandbox analysis |
| Time to value | Protect one address in minutes | Enterprise rollout, procurement, and packaging |
| Pricing | Transparent inbox and volume plans | Quoted per user, often bundled |
Choose Immune when
Proofpoint may still fit when
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