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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1K reviews
5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The recruitment process was thorough but efficient and very professionally handled. Proofpoint do a great job of ensuring they recruit the right people - it's a 2-way process.

Cons

Some of the onboarding IT was a bit cumbersome.

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Proofpoint Response
1mo
Thank you for your review! We're glad you experience so far has been a great one!
5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation - Smaller BDR team which means plenty of support from management - Due to size of UK BDR team you have multiple AMs to collaborate with - fantastic product stack covering multiple areas of IT Security - Genuine Market leader - Management really invests time into BDRs

Cons

High targets, but definitely achievable

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Proofpoint Response
1w
Hello. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We always appreciate feedback as it shows it what's working and what could maybe use some improvement. We look forward to all we'll accomplish together.
5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent company culture, supportive leadership, and highly engaged teams. The Executive Briefing program provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with executives and customers while contributing directly to strategic business outcomes. Employees are trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

Cons

As a global organization, coordinating across multiple time zones can sometimes be challenging. Priorities may shift quickly, requiring flexibility and strong organizational skills.

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Proofpoint Response
1w
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to read you've had a great experience so far on the team. It means a lot to us that you feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged. This review gives great insight on what we can improve on as an employer. Thank you again.
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