Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan
Upgrade to robust email security with enterprise-class protection built for SMBs. Anti-spam, anti-virus, URL Defense, Attachment Defense, DLP, impostor email protection, and 30-day emergency inbox — all in one plan, managed by a trusted Proofpoint partner since 2010.
5-user minimum · Monthly term · No annual lock-in required
Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan
$3.93/user/mo
Monthly · 5-user minimum
Secure checkout via Stripe · Managed billing · Cancel anytime
Business Plan Base Features
Every feature listed below is included in the standard Business Plan — no upgrades required. Click any feature to learn what it actually does for your organization.
| Feature | Business | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Virus / Anti-Spam | ✓ | |
| Attachment Defense (Reputation) | ✓ | |
| Content Filtering | ✓ | |
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | ✓ | |
| Emergency Inbox (30 Days) | ✓ | |
| Email Spooling (30 Days) | ✓ | |
| Impostor Email Protection | ✓ | |
| Instant Replay | ✓ | |
| Outbound Filtering | ✓ | |
| Reporting | ✓ | |
| URL Defense (Sandboxing) | ✓ |
Note: Professional Plan includes Email Archiving and Exchange / Microsoft 365 support. Business and Advanced Plans do not include Archiving.
5-user minimum applies to all Proofpoint Essentials plans.
Plus Plan Add-Ons (Compatible with Business)
The Plus Plan layers advanced capabilities on top of the Business Plan — including Security Awareness Training. All Plus Plan add-ons are fully compatible with the Business Plan base.
One-Click Message Pull
Instantly retract a sent email from all recipient inboxes with a single click — ideal for misdirected messages containing sensitive data.
Predictive URL Defense
Goes beyond reactive URL scanning. Predictive URL Defense proactively identifies and blocks malicious links before they are clicked, using machine learning to flag suspicious domains early in the attack lifecycle.
Security Awareness Training
Security Awareness is a practical, SMB-focused training platform that educates employees about the hidden dangers of technology — from phishing simulations to GDPR compliance — and keeps cybersecurity a top-of-mind topic across your organization.
Included with all Plus Plans. Available as an add-on to the Business Plan.
Securing Your Email — Fundamentals
- •Avoiding Dangerous Attachments
- •Avoiding Dangerous Links
- •Data Entry Phishing
- •Email Security
- •Introduction to Phishing
- •Malware
- •Precursor to Phishing
- •URL Fundamentals
Securing Your Email — Advanced
- •Email Protection Tools
- •Email Security on Mobile Devices
- •Spear Phishing Threats
Password Protection
- •Beyond Passwords
- •Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- •Password Management
- •Password Policy
Insider Threats
- •Insider Threat Overview
- •Malicious Insider Threat
- •Unintentional Insider Threat
People-Centric Security
- •Mobile Device Security
- •Physical Security
- •Safe Social Networking
- •Safer Web Browsing
- •Security Beyond the Office
- •Security Essentials
- •Security Essentials for Executives
- •Social Engineering
- •USB Device Safety
- •Workplace Security in Action
Privacy Training
- •GDPR Overview
- •GDPR in Action
- •PII Fundamentals
- •PII in Action
Tailored Proofpoint Solutions for Every Size
Iron Cove Solutions is a trusted Proofpoint Essentials provider with certified security consultants ready to deploy, manage, and support your email security needs.
Small Business
Our Small Business Package is affordable and structured for rapid deployment. We set up your email security and management within the Proofpoint Essentials cloud quickly — so you can focus on running your business, not chasing spam.
Non-Profits
We help non-profit organizations access secure, affordable email security. As experienced Proofpoint partners, we build deployment plans tailored to tight budgets and specific compliance needs, guiding you through every step.
Proofpoint Managed Support
Our Proofpoint Cloud Managed Support services keep your environment secure during and after deployment — policy tuning, quarantine management, user training, and ongoing administration covered by our team.
Ready to Protect Your Email?
Purchase directly with secure Stripe checkout, or contact our team for a custom quote and deployment support.
Additional Products & Services
Proofpoint Essentials Advanced
Adds email encryption and Attachment Defense sandboxing on top of Business Plan features.
Full FeatureProofpoint Essentials Professional
Full feature set including archiving, Exchange / Microsoft 365 support, and compliance tools.
Compare PlansProofpoint Essentials Overview
Compare all Proofpoint Essentials plans side by side with full feature matrix.
BundleMicrosoft 365 Security
Pair Proofpoint with Microsoft 365 Defender for layered identity and email security.
BundleGoogle Workspace Security
Add Proofpoint to Google Workspace for advanced threat protection beyond native filters.
Managed ServiceProofpoint Managed Support
Let Iron Cove manage your Proofpoint deployment, policies, and ongoing administration.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan?
The Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan is enterprise-class email security for SMBs. It includes anti-spam, anti-virus, URL Defense, Attachment Defense reputation scanning, content filtering, data loss prevention, impostor email protection, outbound filtering, instant replay, 30-day emergency inbox, and 30-day email spooling.
How much does the Business Plan cost?
The Business Plan starts at $3.93 per user per month on a monthly term. A 5-user minimum applies. Iron Cove Solutions offers the lowest Proofpoint pricing in the USA as an authorized reseller — no annual commitment required.
What is URL Defense and why do I need it?
Proofpoint URL Defense rewrites and checks every link in every incoming email at the moment a user clicks it. If the destination is malicious or newly compromised, the click is blocked instantly — stopping phishing, malware delivery, and zero-day URL attacks that bypass static blocklists.
How is Attachment Defense different from standard antivirus?
Standard antivirus relies on known signature databases. Proofpoint Attachment Defense (Reputation) analyzes file reputation, behavioral signals, and threat intelligence to catch malware, ransomware, and weaponized Office documents that have never been seen before — including zero-day attachments.
What does Impostor Email Protection block?
Impostor Email Protection stops Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks where criminals spoof your CEO, CFO, or trusted vendors to request wire transfers or credentials. It analyzes display names, sender domains, and behavioral patterns — catching attacks that don't carry malware and slip past traditional filters.
What happens if my email server goes down?
Proofpoint continues to receive and queue all your inbound email for up to 30 days. Your team can access the last 30 days of messages via the Emergency Inbox. Once your server is restored, Proofpoint automatically delivers every queued message — zero messages lost, zero disruption.
Do I need to change my MX record for Microsoft 365?
No. Proofpoint Essentials now supports inline deployment with Microsoft 365 — you do not need to change your MX record. It also works with Google Workspace and on-premises Exchange.
What is the minimum number of users?
All Proofpoint Essentials plans require a minimum of 5 users.
What is included in the Plus Plan add-on?
Plus Plan add-ons layer on top of the Business Plan and include One-Click Message Pull, Predictive URL Defense, Advanced BEC Detection, and Email Warning Tags. All Plus Plans include Security Awareness Training.
What does Security Awareness Training cover?
Security Awareness Training is a modular SMB-focused platform covering email security fundamentals, advanced phishing scenarios, password protection, insider threats, mobile and physical security, social engineering, and privacy (GDPR, PII). It includes on-demand video modules and simulated phishing campaigns.
Does Iron Cove offer managed support for Proofpoint?
Yes. Our Proofpoint Cloud Managed Support packages cover deployment, MX record configuration, policy tuning, quarantine management, user training, and ongoing administration. We serve small businesses, enterprises, and non-profits.
Can I get a discount for annual payment?
Iron Cove Solutions does not offer discounts on Proofpoint Essentials because our pricing is already the lowest in the USA. Proofpoint does not support annual agreements, but we offer flexible billing — monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual — to suit your cash flow.
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