This study confirms Proofpoint Enterprise DLP delivers a 182% ROI and 76% reduction in risky end-user behavior around data leakage. It addresses key challenges of limited visibility, fragmented tools, and compliance complexity by providing contextual insight into human workflows. Customers reported 58% greater efficiency in administrative tasks, 80% fewer human-caused errors, and streamlined remediation. Proofpoint’s purpose-built approach outperformed bundled or “free” DLP tools, which created hidden costs and risks. ESG found Proofpoint reduces breach likelihood by 65% and impact by 35%, yielding a $934K annual risk reduction. With improved data governance, organizations gained confidence, agility, and measurable cost savings.

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