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Email and cloud app security, targeted attack prevention, information protection, and user awareness training for brokerage firms and their personnel.

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Cybersecurity Solutions for IT and Infrastructure

Comprehensive security systems including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, endpoint protection, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools to protect sensitive financial data and systems.
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Network Security
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Endpoint Protection
(5 Yes /6 Known /12 Possible features)

Access Control & Identity Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Data Security & Encryption
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Threat Intelligence & Analysis
(10 Yes /10 Known /11 Possible features)

SIEM & Log Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Vulnerability Management
(6 Yes /6 Known /11 Possible features)

Incident Response & Forensics
(7 Yes /7 Known /11 Possible features)

Cloud Security
(11 Yes /11 Known /11 Possible features)

Compliance & Regulatory Support
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Usability & Integration
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

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Firewall Protection Prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network.		Proofpoint provides firewall protection as part of its cloud-based threat protection and secure email gateway capabilities.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and known threats.		Ongoing monitoring of network and email traffic for malicious activity is a feature in Proofpoint’s solution.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Proactively blocks detected threats in real time based on established rules.		Proofpoint blocks detected threats in real time, fulfilling the IPS criteria.
DDoS Protection Mitigates distributed denial-of-service attacks to maintain service availability.		DDoS protection is included as part of Proofpoint’s cloud security for email and cloud-based traffic.
Network Traffic Encryption Secures data in transit with protocols such as SSL/TLS.		Proofpoint secures email and cloud traffic with SSL/TLS encryption, meeting encryption in transit.
VPN Support Enables secure remote access to the organization's internal networks.		VPN is not directly specified for end users but Proofpoint provides secure and authenticated remote access through email/cloud controls.
Network Segmentation Segments networks to limit lateral movement of threats.		No information available
Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of network traffic for quick incident response.		Active, real-time monitoring is fundamental to Proofpoint’s cloud threat detection.
Port Scanning Detection Detects unauthorized scanning of network ports.		Proofpoint detects and blocks port scanning and reconnaissance as part of advanced threat defense.
Bandwidth Capability Maximum network traffic that can be inspected by security tools.		No information available
Zero Trust Network Access Applies a 'never trust, always verify' policy to all devices and users.		Proofpoint enables zero trust, always verifying user and device authentication to its services.

Antivirus/Antimalware Detects and removes malicious software.		Not as far as we are aware.* Proofpoint does not act as device-level antivirus/antimalware but scans all inbound and outbound files and attachments for malware.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Provides advanced monitoring, detection, and analysis of endpoint threats.		Provides monitoring, detection, and analytical response to endpoint email threats, including suspicious payloads.
Device Encryption Encrypts data stored on endpoint devices.		No information available
Patch Management Automates deployment of security updates to devices.		No information available
Application Control Restricts which applications can be run on endpoints.		No information available
Device Control Controls access to removable devices (USB, external drives, etc).		No information available
Remote Wipe Capability Allows remote erasure of lost or stolen devices.		No information available
Centralized Management Console Unified interface for managing endpoint security policies and incidents.		Proofpoint offers a unified management console for all security policies and incidents.
Behavioral Analysis Detects threats by analyzing abnormal endpoint behaviors.		Behavioral analytics and anomaly detection are used for threat detection in user activity.
Number of Supported Endpoints Maximum number of devices supported under a single deployment.		No information available
BYOD Support Supports protection for employee-owned devices.		Proofpoint protects employee-owned devices via email, cloud, and app protection and policy controls.
Automated Response Actions Performs predefined security actions upon threat detection.		Automated response actions, such as quarantining suspicious messages and links, are core to Proofpoint's operations.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Requires multiple forms of verification before granting access.		Multi-factor authentication is supported for administrative and user interface access.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Allows users to authenticate once for access to multiple systems.		Single sign-on is supported through SAML and OIDC integrations.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Restricts system access based on users' roles within the organization.		Supports RBAC for user and administration layers.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Manages and monitors access of users with elevated privileges.		Provides privileged access management for admins and superusers.
User Enrollment Speed Average time to enroll a new user into the security system.		No information available
Adaptive Authentication Adjusts authentication requirements based on risk factors (location, device, etc).		No information available
Access Audit Logs Full logging of all authentication and authorization events.		Access audit logs and traces are built in for compliance and operational review.
Self-Service Password Reset Allows users to securely reset their passwords without administrator intervention.		Self-service password reset is available through SSO integration.
Directory Integration Seamless integration with Active Directory, LDAP, or similar directory services.		Directory integration with AD, LDAP, or cloud directories is supported.
API Security Applies security controls to APIs used by internal and third-party services.		API security controls are enforced for both admin APIs and integrations.
OAuth2/OpenID Support Supports modern federated authentication protocols.		Supports OAuth2 and OpenID Connect for federated authentication.

Data-at-Rest Encryption Encrypts data stored on servers, databases, and other storage.		Data at rest in Proofpoint cloud services is encrypted to industry standards.
Data-in-Transit Encryption Ensures encryption of data moving between systems.		TLS/SSL and other modern encryption standards ensure data in transit is protected.
Key Management Secure generation, storage, and rotation of encryption keys.		Key management is handled securely as part of Proofpoint’s cloud offerings.
Database Activity Monitoring Audits and alerts on suspicious database activities.		No information available
Tokenization Replaces sensitive data with non-sensitive equivalents during processing.		No information available
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Prevents unauthorized sharing or transfer of sensitive information.		Data loss prevention is a core information protection feature of Proofpoint.
Granular Access Controls Allows fine-grained control over access to specific files and datasets.		Granular access to messages, content, and policies is supported.
File Integrity Monitoring Detects unauthorized changes to critical files.		Monitors integrity of quarantined files and logs suspicious modification attempts.
Encrypted Backup Ensures backups are encrypted to protect against data breaches.		Backups within Proofpoint’s infrastructure are encrypted.
Data Retention Policy Support Implements automated policies for retaining and deleting sensitive data.		Automated policies and retention for electronic content are included.
Cloud Encryption Integration Supports encryption for data stored in public and private clouds.		Supports encryption integration with public and private clouds used for email backup and transfer.

Real-Time Threat Feed Integration Incorporates external threat intelligence feeds into security controls.		Integrates threat intelligence feeds for new phishing/malware campaigns.
Automated Threat Detection Identifies and flags threats using advanced analytics and AI.		Automated detection of malicious attachments, URLs, and social engineering attacks.
Anomaly Detection Engine Identifies unusual patterns indicative of emerging threats.		Uses anomaly detection for account takeover and compromised credential attempts.
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Detection Recognizes highly sophisticated long-term attacks.		Detects advanced persistent threats, especially targeted at financial/brokerage sectors.
Malware Sandbox Isolates and analyzes suspicious files and scripts.		Isolates suspicious attachments in a sandbox for behavioral analysis.
Phishing Detection Identifies and blocks phishing attempts targeting users and systems.		Phishing detection and user education are key differentiators of Proofpoint.
Threat Research Portal Provides portal access to latest threat intelligence and research.		Threat research portal is provided to customers and partners with up-to-date threat intelligence.
Threat Intelligence Sharing Supports sharing threat data with peer institutions and industry groups.		Supports threat indicator sharing through STIX/TAXII and industry partnerships.
Machine Learning Integration Uses machine learning models to improve detection and analysis.		AI/ML models are used throughout Proofpoint’s detection and classification engine.
Volume of Threat Indicators Processed Maximum number of threat indicators processed by the system per day.		No information available
Automated Incident Scoring Provides risk scoring of detected incidents to prioritize response.		Incidents are risk-scored and prioritized for admin triage and response.

Centralized Log Collection Aggregates logs from all IT and security systems.		Centralized log collection for email and cloud activity is standard.
Real-Time Correlation Correlates events across multiple sources in real time.		Proofpoint correlates events across vectors (email, cloud, endpoint) in real time.
Automated Alerting Triggers alerts when suspicious events are detected.		Automated alerting is a key function and easily configurable.
Customizable Dashboards Configurable dashboards for monitoring and visualization.		Provides customizable dashboards for monitoring and visualization.
Long-Term Log Retention Stores logs for regulatory and forensic requirements.		Meets long-term log retention requirements for legal, compliance, and forensics.
Forensic Investigation Tools Supports detailed analysis of historical security incidents.		Forensic investigation and incident analysis tools are available.
Compliance Reporting Predefined reports to meet regulatory needs.		Compliance reporting templates for SOX/FINRA/SEC and other standards.
Incident Response Integration Triggers and tracks incident response activities from within SIEM.		Incident response workflows are embedded and integrated with SIEM/ITSM.
Log Ingestion Rate Maximum amount of log data the SIEM can process per second.		No information available
Log Source Support Number of device/application types supported for log integration.		No information available
Anomaly Detection Detects abnormal log patterns indicating security issues.		Anomaly detection in log data is performed for threat and fraud indicators.

Automated Vulnerability Scanning Regular scans of systems for known vulnerabilities.		Continuous vulnerability scanning and detection is available.
Patch Management Integration Links vulnerability discovery to patch management workflows.		No information available
Remediation Tracking Tracks status and progress of vulnerability fixes.		No information available
Criticality Scoring Rates vulnerabilities by impact and exploitability.		No information available
Reporting and Alerts Provides detailed reports and real-time alerts on vulnerabilities.		Reporting and alerts for vulnerabilities/threats is standard.
Asset Discovery Identifies all devices and software within the brokerage's environment.		No information available
Zero-Day Vulnerability Detection Detects previously unknown (zero-day) vulnerabilities.		Zero-day vulnerabilities are detected via unknown threat and behavioral analytics.
External Attack Surface Monitoring Scans public-facing infrastructure for exposure risks.		Scans public-facing and internal cloud presence for exposure risks.
Frequency of Scans How often automated scans are performed.		No information available
Integration with Ticketing Systems Connects vulnerability management with IT service desk systems.		Proofpoint integrates natively and via APIs with ticketing and helpdesk systems.
Web Application Scanning Identifies vulnerabilities in web applications and portals.		Web application scanning for threats such as credential theft and malware.

Automated Incident Response Playbooks Predefined actions executed automatically during incidents.		Automated playbooks initiate standard responses to detected attacks.
Forensic Data Collection Captures data required for in-depth investigations.		Captures investigative data for forensic procedures as part of incident analysis.
Threat Containment Isolates affected systems to prevent threat spread.		Proofpoint can rapidly contain compromised accounts or cloud endpoints.
Root Cause Analysis Ability to determine the source and method of compromise.		Performs root cause analysis of security incidents.
Incident Timeline Generation Automatically builds a chronological timeline of incident events.		No information available
Chain of Custody Tracking Tracks all access and handling of digital evidence.		No information available
Response Time (Median) Median time taken to respond to an incident.		No information available
Collaboration Tools Facilitates coordinated response among security teams.		No information available
Post-Incident Reporting Comprehensive summaries of incident and response actions.		Post-incident reporting and compliance documentation are included.
Compliance Integration Assures response actions comply with legal/regulatory requirements.		Incident response framework is audited for regulatory compliance.
Retrospective Detection Analyzes past data for previously missed indicators of compromise.		Retrospective detection is possible due to extensive historical activity logging.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Monitors and secures the use of cloud services.		CASB features ensure cloud usage is monitored and controlled.
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Automates risk and compliance management for cloud environments.		CSPM features allow for policy enforcement and compliance management in the cloud.
Cloud Encryption Support Ensures data is encrypted in all cloud environments.		Proofpoint ensures data is encrypted in all supported cloud environments.
API Security Controls Secures APIs between cloud, on-prem, and third-party integrations.		API security controls are enforced between Proofpoint and customer cloud/integrations.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Integration Integrates cloud security controls with user identity systems.		Integrates with corporate IAM for end-to-end identity control.
Secure Cloud Backup Ensures cloud backups are protected and encrypted.		Cloud backups of proofs and messages are encrypted in Proofpoint.
Malware Scanning for Cloud Storage Detects and blocks malicious files in cloud storage.		Malware scanning is done on all files stored or transferred via supported cloud storage.
Cloud Workload Protection Secures applications and services running in the cloud.		Protects SaaS and PaaS workloads in the cloud via policy and monitoring.
Configuration Drift Detection Monitors changes in cloud security settings.		Monitors for risky security configuration changes in cloud platforms.
Log Integration with SIEM Ensures cloud platform logs flow into enterprise SIEM.		Integrates cloud platform logs with SIEM, either natively or via API.
User Activity Monitoring Audits and reports on user actions in the cloud.		Monitors and reports on user actions in all supported cloud apps.

Automated Compliance Audits Automates checks against regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, FINRA, SEC, SOX).		Automated regulatory compliance audits are provided for email and cloud security use cases.
Preconfigured Policy Templates Provides templates for standard industry policies and controls.		Provides templates for FINRA, SOX, GDPR, and other frameworks.
Automated Evidence Collection Gathers and stores evidence required for audits.		Audit evidence is automatically gathered and stored for compliance use.
Risk Assessment Tools Enables regular assessment and documentation of information security risk.		Risk assessment and reporting tools for information security are available.
Customizable Reporting Reports can be tailored for specific regulations or business management.		Reporting is customizable for regulatory and business audiences.
Role-Based Compliance Tracking Tracks compliance status for specific users and departments.		No information available
Incident Response Documentation Captures standard documentation to demonstrate incident response procedures.		Incidents and response actions are automatically documented per compliance guidelines.
Data Privacy Controls Implements technical controls to protect personally identifiable information.		Technical controls for protecting PII are included for compliance with SEC/FINRA.
Audit Log Integrity Ensures audit logs are tamper-proof and verifiable.		Audit logs are tamper-proof and cryptographically signed.
Number of Supported Frameworks Number of industry or regulatory frameworks directly supported out of the box.		No information available
Compliance Gap Analysis Detects missing controls or processes relative to compliance requirements.		Automatically identifies and reports on compliance gaps.

Intuitive User Interface Offers logical layouts and easy navigation for daily users.		Proofpoint’s interface is widely recognized for its logical and user-friendly design.
Customizable Alerts Fine-tune alerts to reduce noise and highlight critical issues.		Administrators can customize alerting triggers and thresholds.
API Integration Supports integration with trading platforms, order management, and other IT systems.		Extensive API support for integration with other brokerage and IT systems.
Support for Automation Enables automation of routine tasks and workflows.		Supports automation of routine actions and incident workflows.
Role-Based Dashboards Dashboards tailored for various user roles (admin, compliance, technical support, etc).		Dashboards are role-customizable for admin, compliance, and support.
Custom Reporting Enables the creation of customizable reports for management and compliance.		Custom reports can be created for different business needs.
Multi-Language Support User interface and documentation available in multiple languages.		No information available
Deployment Flexibility Available as on-premises, cloud, or hybrid deployment.		Proofpoint is available as cloud or hybrid, with flexible deployment options for brokerages.
Scalability Ability to support expansion in number of users or systems.		Scales from small firms to large enterprises.
Onboarding Time Typical time required to deploy and fully onboard the solution.		No information available
Third-Party Integration Support Ability to integrate with external security tools or business applications.		Numerous integrations exist for SIEM, ticketing, IAM, and business apps.

Proofpoint Threat Protection from Proofpoint

Product analysis by function

Cybersecurity Solutions for IT and Infrastructure

Network Security (9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Endpoint Protection (5 Yes /6 Known /12 Possible features)

Access Control & Identity Management (9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Data Security & Encryption (9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Threat Intelligence & Analysis (10 Yes /10 Known /11 Possible features)

SIEM & Log Management (9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Vulnerability Management (6 Yes /6 Known /11 Possible features)

Incident Response & Forensics (7 Yes /7 Known /11 Possible features)

Cloud Security (11 Yes /11 Known /11 Possible features)

Compliance & Regulatory Support (9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)

Usability & Integration (9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)