My main use case for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is email filtering for both spam and malicious attachments and phishing.
Information Technology Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Email protection has reduced phishing incidents and keeps inboxes clean and secure
Pros and Cons
- "If one is looking for a bulletproof solution, then Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is the answer."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The volume of things that it catches that are important is high. The benefit so far has been that we haven't had any serious compromises as a result of phishing attempts or malicious attachments that came through.
It certainly keeps our users' inboxes clean.
The fact that we haven't had any serious security incidents related to malicious attachments is a testament to the solution's impact on our organization positively.
It saves us a good amount of time, which has impacted our team's workload and our organization's security posture overall.
In my experience, the best feature of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is quarantine management, and the thoroughness of the solution is appreciated.
What needs improvement?
I have no complaints about how Proofpoint Enterprise DLP can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Proofpoint Enterprise DLP for at least 10 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP hasn't been an issue so far.
How are customer service and support?
Customer service has been good so far, but I haven't had to address customer support for any issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not previously use a different solution.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved with the pricing, setup cost, or licensing. I am involved with managing the solution.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment from using Proofpoint Enterprise DLP, by virtue of how few incidents we have had related to email compromise.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I don't recall if I evaluated other options before choosing Proofpoint Enterprise DLP.
What other advice do I have?
If one is looking for a bulletproof solution, then Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is the answer.
I feel confident enough in the solution's effectiveness in detecting and preventing threats through the analysis of email content and user behavior that I would choose to keep it, even if we switch to Microsoft E5 licenses, and we have had no incidents to speak of related to malicious attachments or malware infections.
I don't really see the unified platform aspect of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP as unified. It's an additional layer, and we are okay with that additional layer of security.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Last updated: Mar 6, 2026
Flag as inappropriateCyber Security Analyst at a government with 201-500 employees
Data protection has improved and triage now saves time while the interface still needs refinement
Pros and Cons
- "The best features Proofpoint Enterprise DLP offers, which stand out to me, are the ease of use and integration into the current email gateway."
- "Proofpoint Enterprise DLP can be improved; the UI can always use work, but I don't have any real frustration points at the moment."
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is data protection, which I rely on most in my day-to-day work.
An example of how I use it for data protection in my work would be to prevent inaccurate sending of data or incorrect recipients, potentially mass mail outs to the wrong mail group.
What is most valuable?
The best features Proofpoint Enterprise DLP offers, which stand out to me, are the ease of use and integration into the current email gateway.
The ease of use is evident as it makes detection easier and reduces time and triage effort.
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP has impacted my organization positively by being advantageous for us in terms of reduced impact from personal information leaving the organization.
What needs improvement?
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP can be improved; the UI can always use work, but I don't have any real frustration points at the moment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Proofpoint Enterprise DLP for about a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP appears to be stable; I haven't seen any reliability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP's scalability has met my needs as my organization grows.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support I've experienced has been pretty good so far.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not previously use a different solution before Proofpoint Enterprise DLP.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment since using Proofpoint Enterprise DLP; it has reduced triage time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it all seemed pretty straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I assess the effectiveness of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP in detecting and preventing data loss through the analysis of user behavior and content as effective, as it stops information from being sent inaccurately.
Adaptive policy enforcement aids my analysts in responding to data risk with greater accuracy by speeding up triage time.
The unified platform aspect of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is important for my organization; it is handy and makes sense for us to have it within the email gateway, which increases efficiency from that perspective.
My advice to others looking into using Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is that overall, it seems good and does what it says on the tin. Overall, I think Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a good product; it prevents data loss effectively and does what it says on the tin. I would rate this product a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Last updated: Mar 18, 2026
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SOX SOC, cybersecurity analyst at Ernst & Young
DLP monitoring has prevented email data leaks and protects sensitive corporate documents
Pros and Cons
- "It has saved many incidents from occurring as a result of data leaks of the organization, which is important for taking strict action."
- "It is not one hundred percent reliable, but I believe it is easy for saving time for the user regarding the accuracy and reliability of the AI output in Proofpoint Enterprise DLP."
What is our primary use case?
I work as a SOC cybersecurity analyst at EYGDS. We have different mailboxes for analyzing DLP cases, and we conduct investigations for any data leaks from the company or any emails that have been sent to a user's personal Gmail, Yahoo.com, or other personal email accounts. If any sensitive data of the company is shared to a user's personal email or leaked, we work on that and raise an incident.
In one of my recent alerts that I worked on, the user had sent some company sensitive data, specifically a document which should have been used internally. He had sent that to his personal email for his learning purpose, but it was a data leak. We took sufficient action for that user and conducted the whole analysis, including determining from where he had done it and at what timing. The user was first informed not to do this, and as per the severity of the case, the user has been removed from the company.
What is most valuable?
I have used Proofpoint Enterprise DLP three years back. It has saved many incidents from occurring as a result of data leaks of the organization, which is important for taking strict action. It saves risk and also the organization's time, and saving those incidents has positively impacted my team and the company.
What needs improvement?
I do not have anything to add about the needed improvements or anything that could make my experience better, even if it is a small thing.
For how long have I used the solution?
It has been four years since I have been working in my current field.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is not one hundred percent reliable, but I believe it is easy for saving time for the user regarding the accuracy and reliability of the AI output in Proofpoint Enterprise DLP.
How are customer service and support?
We do not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
What other advice do I have?
I would not add anything else about the features I used, or about how it helped me with email investigations or managing incidents. I think Proofpoint Enterprise DLP's AI capabilities regarding governance and security are secure. I rate Proofpoint Enterprise DLP eight out of ten because it is saving the risk, meaning it is preventing the risk of the company getting a data leak, but there might be some drawback.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026
Flag as inappropriateSales Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Email security has improved and threat detection protects our organization proactively
Pros and Cons
- "The threat detection is really excellent with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP and the way that it is able to see the threats before they become or before they enter the company is remarkable."
What is our primary use case?
One of the main reasons that our customers seem to be using Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is for email security and also the built-in training features.
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is absolutely used to prevent phishing and data mining, which most of the customers I work with really appreciate. The training features that are built in allow them to customize for each agent's specific needs.
What is most valuable?
The features that allow them to protect their emails and servers using Proofpoint Enterprise DLP are valuable.
The threat detection is really excellent with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP and the way that it is able to see the threats before they become or before they enter the company is remarkable.
Threat detection is the main highlight from my customer's perspective.
For how long have I used the solution?
I don't necessarily use Proofpoint Enterprise DLP, but my customers purchase it from me.
What other advice do I have?
I didn't hear anything specific about how Proofpoint Enterprise DLP has impacted my customers' organizations positively, but everybody seems very satisfied. My customers have never mentioned feeling more confident or secure after deploying Proofpoint Enterprise DLP or experiencing fewer incidents. I give this review a rating of 10.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Last updated: Feb 28, 2026
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