InboxWatch vs Proofpoint

Proofpoint is an enterprise email security gateway focused on filtering threats before they reach the inbox. InboxWatch takes a different approach, scanning your email infrastructure for post-compromise indicators that gateway solutions cannot detect.

Proofpoint strengths

7 strengths

Industry-leading email gateway filtering
Advanced threat intelligence with global visibility
URL defense and attachment sandboxing
Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) with forensic detail
Security awareness training platform
TRAP (Threat Response Auto-Pull) for post-delivery remediation
Robust DLP and encryption capabilities

Where InboxWatch adds coverage

6 InboxWatch additions

Gateway architecture does not scan email infrastructure post-compromise
Forwarding rule and OAuth app detection: available in InboxWatch
Sign-in anomaly and impossible travel detection: available in InboxWatch
Complex enterprise deployment requiring weeks to months
Pricing starts in thousands per year
Does not protect personal Gmail or small business accounts

Why choose InboxWatch

Scans post-compromise infrastructure that gateways miss

2-minute API setup vs. weeks of deployment

Pay-per-scan pricing vs. enterprise contracts

Works for individuals, small businesses, and MSPs

How they work together

Proofpoint handles inbound email filtering at the gateway level with MX record changes, gateway configuration, and policy setup (weeks to months). InboxWatch adds infrastructure scanning via API with first scan in 60 seconds. No MX changes, no gateway conflicts. InboxWatch works alongside Proofpoint.

Add infrastructure scanning to Proofpoint

Deploy InboxWatch alongside your Proofpoint gateway in 2 minutes. No MX changes, no gateway conflicts, no vendor approval required.

Start Free Scan

No credit card required. Results in about 60 seconds.