Proofpoint and CyberArk expand partnership to strengthen identity security and phishing defenses

Proofpoint and CyberArk have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, aiming to enhance identity security across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The collaboration seeks to address growing cybersecurity threats, particularly phishing attacks, through new software integrations and a browser extension called ZenWeb.

The browser extension will help protect employees and contractors from malicious URLs that could lead to malware downloads or credential theft. Powered by Proofpoint’s threat intelligence, ZenWeb integrates with CyberArk’s Secure Browser to detect and block harmful sites in real-time.

By combining their respective strengths, Proofpoint and CyberArk aim to provide a more comprehensive and effective defense against cyber threats. Proofpoint's technology prevents email attacks from reaching end users and identifies potential targets, while CyberArk applies adaptive controls and identity security policies to mitigate risks.

Ryan Kalember, Proofpoint’s Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the need to adapt security strategies to protect digital identities. "Because attackers now see people and their digital identities as their target of choice, it's time to shift security strategies to protect people and defend the data they create, placing identity at the center of security," Kalember said. "Our partnership with CyberArk represents a significant advancement in identity-centric security, empowering organizations to connect key platforms to understand and mitigate human risk."

CyberArk’s Chief Strategy Officer, Clarence Hinton, noted that identity security must evolve to meet the growing challenges of cyber threats. "With a single compromised identity, threat actors can attain an initial foothold that unlocks significant opportunities for all kinds of downstream attacks, including data theft and ransomware," Hinton explained. "Both CyberArk and Proofpoint are innovators in their respective security domains and share a commitment to placing digital identities at the center of security strategies to deliver better outcomes for our joint customers."

The expanded partnership is a welcome bonus for businesses looking to strengthen their security posture by securing user identities.