iTWire Proofpoint establishes expanded global strategic alliance with Microsoft

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“Our partnership with Microsoft is a key part of that strategy. We’re working together to provide a more comprehensive and integrated threat protection solution that addresses the evolving threat landscape.”

Enhanced Threat Protection for Microsoft 365 Users

The partnership between Microsoft and Proofpoint aims to provide Microsoft 365 users with enhanced threat protection, data security, and operational efficiency. This collaboration will enable organisations to better protect their users, data, and applications from various threats.

  • Improved threat detection and response capabilities
  • Enhanced data security and protection
  • Increased operational efficiency and productivity
  • Better protection against human-centric threats, such as phishing and insider threats

    • How the Partnership Works

    The partnership between Microsoft and Proofpoint will enable organisations to leverage the strengths of both companies to provide a more comprehensive and integrated threat protection solution.

    This partnership will enable seamless communication and collaboration between Microsoft 365 and Proofpoint’s email security platform.

  • Improved detection and response capabilities
  • Enhanced security features and functionality
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
  • Reduced risk of cyber threats
  • Increased productivity and user satisfaction

    • How the Partnership Works

    The partnership between Microsoft and Proofpoint will enable customers to leverage the strengths of both platforms to enhance their email security posture. This will be achieved through the following key features:

  • Interoperable solutions that support seamless communication and collaboration
  • Advanced threat detection and response capabilities
  • Enhanced security features and functionality
  • Integration with Microsoft 365 to provide a unified security experience

    • Real-World Example

    For instance, a company like XYZ Inc. uses Microsoft 365 for its email and collaboration needs. With the partnership between Microsoft and Proofpoint, XYZ Inc. can now leverage the advanced threat detection and response capabilities of Proofpoint’s email security platform to enhance its email security posture.

    Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM) solution that provides real-time threat detection and incident response capabilities.

  • Enhanced threat detection capabilities
  • Improved incident response times
  • Greater visibility into emerging threats
  • More accurate threat intelligence

    • Real-World Applications

    The integration of Proofpoint’s Nexus threat intelligence into Microsoft Sentinel will have real-world applications in various industries. For example, a healthcare organization may use Microsoft Sentinel to detect and respond to phishing attacks, while a financial institution may use it to identify and block malicious transactions. • Concrete examples of real-world applications include:

  • Healthcare: detecting and responding to phishing attacks
  • Financial institutions: identifying and blocking malicious transactions
  • Government agencies: detecting and responding to insider threats

    • Technical Details

    The integration of Proofpoint’s Nexus threat intelligence into Microsoft Sentinel will be achieved through a cloud-based API connection.

    Further details on this topic will be provided shortly.

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