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 capabilities
- 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 additional capabilities
- 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
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.
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