Proofpoint TAP - Critical for Email Security
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) is very helpful in detecting threats that come through mail. It keeps track of URL accessed …
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What is Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP)?
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) helps organizations efficiently detect, mitigate and respond to known and unknown advanced threats that target people and VIPs through email. TAP provides unparalleled effectiveness in stopping targeted attacks that use polymorphic malware, weaponized documents and…
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What is Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP)?
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) helps organizations efficiently detect, mitigate and respond to known and unknown advanced threats that target people and VIPs through email. TAP provides unparalleled effectiveness in stopping targeted attacks that use polymorphic malware, weaponized…
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What is Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP)?
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) helps organizations efficiently detect, mitigate and respond to known and unknown advanced threats that target people and VIPs through email. TAP provides unparalleled effectiveness in stopping targeted attacks that use polymorphic malware, weaponized documents and credential-stealing phishing techniques to obtain sensitive information. TAP seamlessly integrates with the Proofpoint secure email gateway (Proofpoint Email Protection) to deliver best-in-class email security in a way that is cost effective and easy to use. TAP leverages the cloud to scale deployment, adapt analysis and protect people on any network or device.
With Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP), you can:
- Provide sophisticated analysis to prevent threats from getting to a user's inbox.
- Detect known and unknown threats using adaptable analysis capabilities.
- Provide security teams detailed analysis and visibility about threats and threat campaigns.
- Provide visibility into threats targeting the Very Attacked People (VAP) in an organization.
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) Features
- Supported: Provide sophisticated analysis to prevent threats from getting to users inbox.
- Supported: Detect known and unknown threats using adaptable analysis capabilities.
- Supported: Provide security teams detailed analysis and visibility about threats and threat campaigns.
- Supported: Provide visibility into threats targeting the Very Attacked People (VAP’s) in an organization
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Mobile Application | No |
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Effective URL Blocking: Several users have praised Proofpoint TAP for its effective URL Blocking feature, which has prevented malicious URLs from infiltrating their systems. This feature not only alerts users about potential compromises but also provides concise threat context, enabling them to understand the nature of the threats they face.
Integration with Proofpoint TRAP: Many reviewers have valued the seamless integration between TAP and Proofpoint TRAP. By combining these two solutions, users are able to streamline their workflow and enhance security measures. The integration detects spam and phishing emails, providing an added layer of protection against cyber threats.
Accurate Attachment Detonation: Users have expressed high satisfaction with TAP's sandbox attachment detonation feature. This functionality effectively vets attachments for threats, allowing users to confidently analyze email attachments without risking system compromise. The ability to detect malicious attachments and boast a false positive rate of less than 0.001% over three years has been particularly impressive to reviewers.
Cumbersome Admin Web GUI: Users have mentioned that the admin web GUI is difficult to navigate and understand, leading to a steep learning curve. Several reviewers expressed frustration with the unclear interface and the need to constantly stay updated on new features.
Lack of Communication on New Features: Users have expressed frustration with Proofpoint's lack of communication when new features are added to their toolbox. Some users felt left in the dark about updates and wished for better transparency from the company.
Difficulty in Automating Custom Report Emails: Several users mentioned the inability to automate custom report emails like with Proofpoint Secure email. This inconvenience makes it time-consuming for administrators who rely on automated reports for efficient management.
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January 16, 2024
Proofpoint TAP - Critical for Email Security
Proofpoint has more insight on threats on threat dashboard.
It has good details about correlation of threat with your environment.
The inbuilt sandboxing capability that is used to capture the behavior on visiting a suspicious link, capturing the current status of the remediation are good.
It tracks threat delivered to user based on file, URL & share mail details which helps in quick remediation.
It has good details about correlation of threat with your environment.
The inbuilt sandboxing capability that is used to capture the behavior on visiting a suspicious link, capturing the current status of the remediation are good.
It tracks threat delivered to user based on file, URL & share mail details which helps in quick remediation.
November 20, 2021
TAP in my own perspective as a user
Score 9 out of 10
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Proofpoint TRAP has already proven that their product is reliable and also the innovation that they provided for the business. TAP is very reliable when it comes to alerting and blocking malicious URLs/Attachment/. This product plus the Email Protection are both very effective in preventing targeted phishing attacks and avoiding compromised accounts.
November 11, 2021
Great product!
This is the first product of its kind that I've used personally. The last 3 companies that I worked for also used Proofpoint, which includes Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection, so I don't have a way to really compare it. I have seen that it is a leader in the industry.
September 05, 2021
Spam/Phishing emails reduced significantly
Score 10 out of 10
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- Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)
We ran both side by side and Proofpoint caught many additional spam/phishing emails.
November 21, 2020
TAP away those threats!
TAP has much more robust feature sets that what we saw in Mimecast. They have also been acquiring companies adjacent to their business that bolsters their products.
November 29, 2019
Email threat protection for loosely connected devices
I have used Cisco IronPort in the past and there is no comparison to the protection that Proofpoint TAP provides. With systems that are not on-prem and other corporate-owned devices,
like cell phones and iPad's, corporate-owned anti-x controls are not always able to maintain currently updated signatures. With TAP our loosely connected devices are always protected from email threats.
November 29, 2019
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Review
We selected Proofpoint TAP as part of the email security solution we were planning to deploy. We did not do an active bake off between specific features, like Proofpoint TAP, when we were evaluating different vendors.
November 21, 2019
Proofpoint is AWESOME!
We don't use any other products, but this one is the best by far, and the support is amazing as well! We have enjoyed the interaction and the support and the implementation walkthrough as well. If you're not with Proofpoint, you need to consider it! What a great product!
We did not look at any other products for this specific requirement.
November 12, 2019
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection - TAP'in out email threats
Proofpoint does a great job of identifying threats used in email and because it is integrated with other Proofpoint services subscribed to, it provides a holistic picture of email security for my organization.
November 06, 2019
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection - it works pretty well!
Proofpoint costs more than Mimecast, but their uptime in comparison has been much better over the past year.
October 29, 2019
Proofpoint is at next level
We used EOP (Exchange Online Protection) earlier and we had a POC on Proofpoint which we have been excited to use and the results are positive.
Before Proofpoint, we had many issues with impostors. We were having hard time to get EOP (Microsoft) to proactively blok any of the known threats and until we reported it, EOP was unable to stop them and our experience was always reactive.
Before Proofpoint, we had many issues with impostors. We were having hard time to get EOP (Microsoft) to proactively blok any of the known threats and until we reported it, EOP was unable to stop them and our experience was always reactive.
Again, not wanting to disclose competition - But this product stacks up well against other vendors we looked at.
October 22, 2019
Proofpoint just works
Proofpoint and Mimecast do almost the same thing. But Proofpoint has a larger database of threats at any given time, and that is their strength.
September 11, 2019
TAP has saved us multiple times against post malware threats.
- Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security and Microsoft Cloud App Security
TAP does a better job at detecting post email threats that Microsoft's ATP.
September 10, 2019
Ahead of its time!
I have not used another solution, however, I have done my research and Proofpoint is definitely ahead.
August 30, 2019
Proofpoint TAP will solve your phishing crisis
We did not evaluate any other vendors in this space as Proofpoint was the leader when we looked at them.
August 26, 2019
Couldn't survive without it!
None. We haven't evaluated any other solutions like TAP. It was a natural course for us to layer on top of Proofpoint Email Protection.
August 15, 2019
Peace of mind at a reasonable price
Proofpoint exceeds both in overall effectiveness. I found Barracuda to be easier to manage at times, but Proofpoint was more "customizable" to fit my needs.
August 13, 2019
Happy with Proofpoint TAP.
They actually don't really have a product like TAP.
August 08, 2019
Easy to use and accurate threat detection
I was not involved in the original evaluation or purchase decision for the Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection. Despite that fact, I feel confident that we have made the correct decision with our purchase of Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection.
July 30, 2019
Proofpoint TAP is on TAP
We didn't evaluate any other products
July 28, 2019
TAP is a must with Proofpoint
Feature-wise identical. Mimecast was very affordable compared to Proofpoint. We were able to get annual costs with Proofpoint down to a more acceptable level. Also, the migration costs for us (due to deep customization) was more effort for little return (after PP price was lowered).
July 23, 2019
Save your money and find something else
- Microsoft 365 Business, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Hexadite AIRS) and Barracuda Email Security Service
It is terrible, especially for the cost. If I am going to pay for a Lamborghini I expect performance. If my cheap GEO Metro can go just as fast while also saving me lots of money, why drive the Lambo?
We've seen cases which were passed in Microsoft's solution but later caught with TAP.