Oct 16, 2026
Proofpoint acquires Varonis to expand data security
What changed
- Added a major announcement banner stating Proofpoint has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Varonis.
- Updated the homepage headline to emphasize a "complete platform" for AI-accelerated threats and data risks.
- Added links to a formal press release and a dedicated acquisition landing page.
- Updated site-wide navigation links to remove the "www." prefix from internal URLs.
- Added quotation marks to customer testimonials from Accenture, Wyndham, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.
Why it matters
This acquisition combines Proofpoint’s email and human-centric security with Varonis’s data security capabilities. It signals a major move to own the "Data Security for AI" market and creates a more formidable competitor in the enterprise space.