What's included in the Plus packages that makes them different from standard packages?

Plus packages include four exclusive NEW features: Predictive URL Defense for advanced threat detection, One-Click Message Pull for quick incident response, Advanced BEC Detection powered by Supernova technology with 3X better detection, and Email Warning Tags to alert users of suspicious content. 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Does the email archiving in Proofpoint Essentials meet compliance requirements like SEC-17A?

Essentials Archive does not meet specific archiving rules and regulations like SEC-17A. It is an email archiving service that provides a 10-year retention policy and legal hold functionality, but it does not cover many compliance rules and regulations. For specific compliance requirements, please consult with our team to determine if additional solutions are needed.

Which Proofpoint Essentials packages include email encryption and how does it work?

Email encryption is included in the Advanced, Advanced+, Professional, and Professional+ packages. It is not available in the Business or Business+ tiers. This feature provides automatic encryption for sensitive emails based on policy rules and content detection. Proofpoint email encryption automatically detects sensitive content using policy-based rules and encrypts emails before delivery. Recipients can access encrypted messages through a secure web portal or by registering for automatic decryption. The system supports both policy-driven and user-initiated encryption methods.

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Proofpoint Essentials with Security Awareness Training

Combine advanced email protection with employee training to minimize cybersecurity risks.

Security Awareness Training Add-On Features

Comprehensive Training Templates

Access thousands of templates across 13 categories covering multiple threat types:

Email Threat Training Categories:

Malicious email attachments
Unsafe URLs embedded in emails
Personal data harvesting attempts
Social engineering tactics

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Admin Dashboard Features:

Performance Metrics:

Click-through rates on simulated phishing
Training completion statistics
Risk assessment scores
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Company Training Report Card:

Average scores per training module
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Training Features and Benefits

Build a security-conscious workforce through interactive training modules, phishing simulations, and comprehensive progress tracking to reduce human error and strengthen your organization's security posture.

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How does ProofPoint Email Encryption Work?

It is required for your business to send all outbound emails through the ProofPoint cloud service. ProofPoint will scan all outgoing email, and Artificial Intelligence will look for specific, potentially sensitive content, such as credit card number, social security, or banking information.

If an outgoing email is found to contain such material, the email is wrapped in an encryption package, and the email is sent to the recipients to direct them back to the encryption service where one can read and reply to your email. Responses are delivered to your inbox.

Available Plans:

ProofPoint Essentials Advanced and Professional plan only come with Email Encryption.

Proofpoint Essentials Email Encryption is available to customers in both US and EU regions.

Technical Details

Cryptographic Algorithms

Message Encryption: AES (256 bit)
Digital Signature: ECDSA

Try It Yourself

Ask us to send you an encrypted email to experience the process firsthand.

What are the steps of email encryption?

Step	Description
1	The sender composes an email and hits send.
2	The email is sent to Proofpoint Essentials (over TLS) where the content is analyzed to determine if there are any filters that apply to the message.
3	An encryption filter has been created and applies to the email.
4	If the filter conditions for encryption are not met, the message proceeds forward with standard routing.
5	The email is delivered to and stored in the Encryption portal. (Expires after 15 days)
6	A notification email is sent to the original sender (e.g., "Your email was encrypted").
7	A notification email is sent to each recipient (e.g., "You have received an encrypted email").
8	The recipient clicks on the link in the email to view the content via the Encryption portal.
9	The recipient registers (one-time) to the service and reads the email.
10	The recipient replies to the email.
11	The reply is sent to the original sender (over TLS) and delivered to their inbox.

Key Benefits:

✓ AI-powered sensitive content detection

✓ AES 256-bit encryption security

✓ Automatic encryption for compliance

✓ Seamless recipient experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in Proofpoint Essentials pricing plans?

All Proofpoint Essentials plans include comprehensive email security with spam filtering, antivirus protection, and threat detection. Higher tiers add features like AI-powered BEC defense, data loss prevention, Office 365 integration, and security awareness training.

Which Proofpoint plan is best for small businesses?

The Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan provides essential email security for small businesses, while the Business Plus Plan adds enhanced features like custom content filtering and emergency inbox access for growing organizations.

Can I get a discount if I pay annually for Proofpoint Essentials?

We don't offer discounts on Proofpoint products, as our pricing is already the lowest in the USA. Proofpoint doesn't support annual agreements either. However, we provide flexible payment options including quarterly or semi-annual billing to accommodate client preferences.

What compliance does the email archiving provide?

Essentials Archive does not meet specific archiving rules like SEC-17A. It provides 10-year retention policy and legal hold features, but doesn't cover many regulatory requirements.

Do I need to change MX Record to use Proofpoint Essentials?

No, you do not need to change your MX Record to use Proofpoint with Microsoft 365. This is a new feature that streamlines deployment with enhanced Microsoft 365 integration. However, you will need to change your MX records if you're not using Office 365.

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