Proofpoint Threat Research
The research function of cyber-security company Proofpoint, which tracks email-borne and human-targeted attacks and surveys security chiefs about their risks.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Unit within an organisation
- Type
- Unit of a company
- Part of
- Proofpoint
- Flagship output
- Human Factor report
- Category
- Cyber & technology risk
- Tier
- Tier 2: Major email-security vendor with recurring public threat research and annual CISO and human-risk surveys.
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, United States
- Coverage
- Global email, identity and human-centred cyber threats; CISO risk perceptions across 16 countries.
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 9 Sep 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Threat telemetry and researcher analysis, plus a Censuswide survey of over 1,600 CISOs in 16 countries for Voice of the CISO.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Sumit Dhawan, Chief Executive Officer
- Patrick Joyce, Global Resident CISO
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Factor report | Threat report | Annual | Read report | ||
| Voice of the CISO | Survey | Annual | 2026 Voice of the CISO | 9 Sep 2026 | Read report |
| Threat Insight blog | Threat report | Continuous | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Proofpoint Threat Research, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Fewer CISOs expect a material cyberattack in the next year (61%, down from 76%), yet 56% say their organisation is unprepared for a targeted attack.
9 Sep 2026 · Horizon: next 12 months · Source: Proofpoint 2026 Voice of the CISOHuman risk is now seen as the top cyber vulnerability by 79% of CISOs, with malicious insiders the leading cause of material data loss.
9 Sep 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Proofpoint 2026 Voice of the CISO78% of CISOs now regard generative AI as a security risk, and most expect to manage AI risk without matching extra resources.
9 Sep 2026 · Horizon: next 2 years · Source: Proofpoint 2026 Voice of the CISOConsequences of incidents are worsening: regulatory sanctions, financial losses and reputational damage were all reported more often than in 2025.
9 Sep 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Proofpoint 2026 Voice of the CISO
Questions about Proofpoint Threat Research
What is Proofpoint Threat Research?
The research function of cyber-security company Proofpoint, which tracks email-borne and human-targeted attacks and surveys security chiefs about their risks.
How does Proofpoint Threat Research produce its intelligence?
Threat telemetry and researcher analysis, plus a Censuswide survey of over 1,600 CISOs in 16 countries for Voice of the CISO.
Where is Proofpoint Threat Research based?
Proofpoint Threat Research is based in Sunnyvale, United States.
What does Proofpoint Threat Research cover?
Its work covers cyber, technology & ai, terrorism & crime, with a focus on Global.
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