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Proofpoint Essentials Email Security 2025 - Plans, Pricing & Features
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Proofpoint Essentials Pricing Plans 2025
Compare comprehensive email security solutions with AI-powered threat protection, spam filtering, and advanced cybersecurity features for businesses of all sizes.
Proofpoint Essentials Monthly Subscription Plans
Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan
Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan Plus
Proofpoint Essentials Advanced Plan
Proofpoint Essentials Advanced Plan Plus
Proofpoint Essentials Professional Plan
Proofpoint Essentials Professional Plus Plan
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
Advanced Reporting and Analytics
Admin Dashboard Features:
Performance Metrics:
- Click-through rates on simulated phishing
- Training completion statistics
- Risk assessment scores
- Overdue assignment tracking
Company Training Report Card:
- Average scores per training module
- Assignment progress tracking
- Completion rate analytics
- Individual user progress monitoring
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.
Proofpoint Essentials Pricing with Security Awareness
Proofpoint Essentials Business Plan with Security Awareness
Proofpoint Essentials Advanced Plan with Security Awareness
Proofpoint Essentials Professional Plan with Security Awareness
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Proofpoint Essentials Email Encryption
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.
Contact UsWhat 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
Ready to Encrypt Your Business Email?
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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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