Expanding Strategic Partnerships in Cybersecurity
Proofpoint, Inc. and CyberArk have announced a significant expansion in their strategic partnership to help organizations worldwide secure digital identities. This collaboration introduces new integrations and solutions aimed at addressing critical cybersecurity challenges, particularly in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
The Changing Landscape of Cybersecurity
In today's digital world, traditional cybersecurity measures, such as endpoint and network-based controls, are no longer sufficient. With the rise of cloud computing and remote work, identities have become the new security perimeter. This shift underscores the importance of an identity-centric security strategy. Alarmingly, 93% of organizations have experienced multiple identity security breaches in the past year, highlighting the urgency of this shift.
Threat actors are now increasingly targeting identities, as these offer a pathway into the enterprise. Whether it's an employee, IT admin, executive, or even a machine identity like an IoT device, safeguarding these access points is crucial to prevent potentially devastating breaches.
Integrated Solutions for Enhanced Security
The partnership between Proofpoint and CyberArk delivers layered defenses to halt cyber threats before they reach users. Proofpoint's expansive dataset, derived from trillions of data points, identifies high-impact threats, while CyberArk applies adaptive controls to ensure that only legitimate users gain necessary access.
Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint, emphasizes the shift in security strategies: "It's time to protect people and defend the data they create by placing identity at the center of security."
Innovations in Browser Security
Web browsers, often the weakest link in security, are a primary target for cyberattacks. Proofpoint's ZenWeb Browser Extension, combined with CyberArk's Secure Browser, provides robust protection against malicious URLs that can lead to data theft or malware infections.
Key benefits of this integration include real-time threat blocking, granular policies for privileged users, and automated incident response. This comprehensive approach ensures that organizations can protect sensitive data effectively.
Advanced Threat Remediation
Proofpoint and CyberArk also offer deeper integrations for sophisticated identity-centric threat remediation. By leveraging Proofpoint's Threat Intelligence, email threats are dynamically assessed and managed through CyberArk Identity Flows. High-risk, privileged users receive additional protection, and automated processes streamline the remediation of threats.
This partnership represents a strong commitment to placing digital identities at the forefront of cybersecurity strategies, offering better protection for organizations in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
