Proofpoint Essentials
Email Security Pricing & Plans
We Help Small Businesses Email Stay Protected Without an IT Department.
Proofpoint Essentials Pricing Plans 2026
Choose the email security plan that fits your business needs
Business Plan
Essential Email Security
Key Features:
Advanced Plan
Enhanced Security + Encryption
Everything in Business, plus:
Professional Plan
Complete Enterprise Security
Everything in Advanced, plus:
Plus Plans - Enhanced AI Protection
Business Plus
$4.86/user/mo
Adds 4 exclusive features:
- •Advanced BEC Detection (3X better)
- •Email Warning Tags
- •One-Click Message Pull
- •Predictive URL Defense
Advanced Plus
$5.87/user/mo
Advanced + Plus features:
- •AI-powered threat detection
- •Email encryption included
- •Real-time security alerts
- •Supernova BEC defense
Professional Plus
$9.42/user/mo
Complete protection:
- •10-year email archiving
- •All Advanced Plus features
- •Compliance reporting
- •Premium 24/7 support
Email Is the #1 Attack Vector — The Numbers Don't Lie
Attackers have shifted focus to people, not perimeters. Your inbox is the front line.
of breaches involve a human element
Source: Verizon DBIR
in annual BEC losses — up 51% YoY
Source: FBI IC3
of orgs hit by credential phishing last year
Source: Proofpoint State of the Phish
of ransomware is activated by people
Source: Palo Alto Unit42
Deployed email security at the Fortune 100, F1000, and G2000
SMB customers protected globally
Emails analyzed daily through the Nexus Threat Graph
Why Choose Proofpoint Essentials?
Enterprise-class email security designed specifically for small and medium businesses
Advanced Threat Protection
Security & Control
Proofpoint Essentials Comprehensive Email Security Features
Protect your business from email-borne threats 24x7
Advanced Threat Protection
AI-Powered BEC Defense
Email Encryption
Compliance & Archiving
How Proofpoint Email Encryption Works
Automatic end-to-end protection for sensitive email information
Encryption Process Overview
All outbound emails are routed through Proofpoint's cloud service where AI analyzes content for sensitive data like credit card numbers, social security numbers, or banking information. When detected, emails are automatically encrypted and delivered through a secure portal.
🔐 Encryption Standard
AES 256-bit encryption with ECDSA digital signatures
⏱️ Message Expiration
Encrypted messages expire after 15 days
🌍 Global Availability
Available in both US and EU regions
📧 Reply Encryption
Responses delivered securely to your inbox
11-Step Encryption Workflow
Sender composes email and clicks send
Email sent to Proofpoint cloud service over TLS
AI analyzes content for sensitive data
If no sensitive content, email proceeds with standard routing
If sensitive content detected, email wrapped in encryption
Message stored in secure encryption portal
Sender receives confirmation: 'Your email was encrypted'
Recipient receives notification with secure portal link
Recipient accesses portal (one-time registration required)
Recipient reads encrypted message securely
Reply sent back to original sender via TLS
Easy Integration & Setup
Works seamlessly with your existing email infrastructure
Cloud-Based Solution
No hardware or software to install. Fully managed in the cloud.
- ✓Automatic updates
- ✓99.999% uptime SLA
- ✓Global infrastructure
Microsoft 365 Integration
Seamless setup with Office 365 - no MX record changes required.
- ✓Native O365 connector
- ✓10-minute deployment
- ✓Azure AD sync
Universal Compatibility
Works with any email platform including Gmail, Exchange, and more.
- ✓Google Workspace
- ✓Exchange Server
- ✓Any SMTP provider
⚡ Quick Setup Process
Configure MX Records
Set Up Policies
Import Users
Go Live
End User Resource
Proofpoint Essentials End User Guide
Free PDF: Complete end-user guide for Proofpoint Essentials — managing quarantine, releasing false positives, using the Emergency Inbox, and reading Email Warning Tags.
Security Awareness Training Add-On
Change your employees behavior into your strongest defense
Training Features
Admin Dashboard
Free Resource
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Best Practices Guide
Free PDF: Proofpoint's official guide to reducing phishing click rates, running simulated phishing campaigns, and building a security-aware culture in your organization.
Admin Resource
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Admin Guide
Free PDF: Step-by-step administrator guide for configuring Proofpoint Security Awareness Training — campaign setup, user management, phishing simulation templates, and reporting.
Available with Any Proofpoint Plan
Add Security Awareness Training to Business, Advanced, or Professional plans for comprehensive human-centered security defense.
Trusted by Businesses Across the USA
“We went from daily phishing attempts getting through to zero in our first week on Proofpoint. Iron Cove had us set up in under an hour.”
“The BEC protection alone paid for itself. We stopped a wire fraud attempt in the first month. Setup was completely painless.”
“Iron Cove gave us the lowest price we found anywhere in the US and the onboarding was hands-on. Highly recommend.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Proofpoint Essentials Pricing & Plans
How much does Proofpoint Essentials cost per user?
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Does Proofpoint Essentials pricing include setup fees or contracts?
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What is Proofpoint Essentials?
How do I set up Proofpoint Essentials with Microsoft 365?
What MX records do I use for Proofpoint Essentials?
What is the Proofpoint Emergency Inbox?
Does Proofpoint Essentials work with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365?
What's included in the Plus packages that makes them different from standard packages?
Which plans include email encryption and how does it work?
Does this work with Yahoo or Gmail email addresses?
Can I get a discount if I pay annually for Proofpoint Essentials?
Does the email archiving meet compliance requirements like SEC-17A?
Do I need to change MX records to use Proofpoint with Microsoft 365?
Can I limit email encryption to only certain users?
What are Email Warning Tags and how do they protect my organization?
Can I archive my email for Office 365 or Microsoft 365 with Proofpoint?
More Proofpoint Resources
Bundles, managed services, comparisons, and plan guides
🛡️ Managed Proofpoint Services
Fully managed Proofpoint deployment, monitoring, and support — no IT team required
☁️ Microsoft 365 + Proofpoint
Combined Microsoft 365 and Proofpoint Essentials — one vendor, one invoice
📧 Google Workspace + Proofpoint
Small business bundle: Google Workspace, Proofpoint Essentials, and Dropbox
⚖️ Global Relay vs Proofpoint
Side-by-side comparison of email archiving and compliance solutions
🔒 Email Encryption Services
Managed AES 256-bit email encryption — compliant with HIPAA, FINRA, and SOC 2
📋 Business Plan Deep Dive
Full feature breakdown and pricing for the Proofpoint Essentials Business plan
Partner MSP Program
White-label Proofpoint solutions for your clients with simplified billing and onboarding
Simplified Billing Management
Easy Small Business Onboarding
Partner Benefits
Competitive Margins
Attractive partner pricing with volume discounts starting at 26+ users
Dedicated Support
Direct access to technical team via Slack for rapid deployment assistance
Fast Deployment
Get clients protected in under 30 minutes with our streamlined process
Why MSPs Choose Iron Cove for Proofpoint
No Vendor Lock-In
Month-to-month terms allow you to scale clients up or down
White-Label Ready
Deliver under your brand with customizable admin portals
Automated Provisioning
API integrations for seamless user management
Recurring Revenue
Build predictable MRR with enterprise-grade security
Join hundreds of MSPs who trust Iron Cove Solutions to handle their Proofpoint deployments and billing.
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