Proofpoint reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,179 total reviews)
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Sumit Dhawan

57% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Proofpoint has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,179 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Proofpoint employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
May 8, 2026

Supportive culture

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

I’ve had a really positive experience working here, largely because the culture is genuinely supportive and collaborative. The team around me is fantastic, people are always willing to help, share ideas, and work together to solve problems, which makes even the busiest days feel manageable. There’s a real sense of trust and openness, and leadership is approachable and receptive to new suggestions. It’s the kind of environment where you feel encouraged to do your best work

Cons

While my experience has been overwhelmingly positive, the pace can be fast and priorities shift quickly, which sometimes makes it challenging.

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Proofpoint Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that the supportive environment, and strong teamwork have made such a positive impact. It’s especially meaningful to know you feel encouraged and empowered in your role. We also appreciate your perspective on the fast pace and evolving priorities. Thanks for being part of the team.
5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great recruitment process and onboarding - there is a lot to take in joining a business of this size and there are videos/training material that cover everything along with the peer mentorship program

Cons

nothing of note to say yet.

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Proofpoint Response
1mo
We're very pleased to read you've had a great time on the team so far! Thank you for taking the time to share.
5.0
May 7, 2026

Great Products, Great Talent, Great Leadership! Excellent place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Innovative products and market leading security vendor, a place I can be proud to work for.

Cons

Being part of a global company can mean working hours outside the normal 9-6.

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Proofpoint Response
2mo
Hello. We see that you've been on the team for quite some time now and we want to start by thank you for all you've contributed over last 8 years. We're very pleased to see that you're proud to work here as we are equally as proud to have our employees on the team. Also, thanks for sharing a con that you've experienced so far. Balanced feedback like this helps us improve.
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