Proofpoint, a leader in cybersecurity, will acquire Hornetsecurity Group. Hornetsecurity is a well-known European provider of AI-driven security, data protection, compliance, and security awareness solutions for Microsoft 365 (M365).
The acquisition will greatly boost Proofpoint’s Human-Centric Security services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) around the world. It will do this through managed service providers (MSPs). Proofpoint and Hornetsecurity plan to combine their strengths. Proofpoint brings global reach, while Hornetsecurity has a strong foothold in the MSP space. Together, they aim to protect organizations and their people.
Hornetsecurity brings great value to Proofpoint with over $160 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). It has an annual growth rate of more than 20%. Its solid operational performance exceeds the “Rule of 60.” This shows strong market demand and effective business execution.
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The two companies serve distinct yet complementary market segments. Hornetsecurity works with over 12,000 channel partners and MSPs. They also support more than 125,000 SMBs in Europe. Proofpoint protects 85% of the Fortune 100 and over half of the Fortune 1000. This makes it a trusted name in enterprise security. They will create smart, integrated security platforms. These platforms will meet the needs of organizations of any size.
Microsoft 365 is key for businesses and a bigger target for cyberattacks. Proofpoint’s growing partnership with Microsoft helps create better ways to spot and reduce threats to users and their data.
Hornetsecurity’s main product, 365 Total Protection, is the best cloud security solution for M365. It provides a multi-tenant, integrated platform that enables MSPs to deliver services such as advanced email security, backup, access and privilege management, domain fraud protection, and security awareness training. After the acquisition, the Hornetsecurity team will keep innovating on this platform. They will use combined AI skills and threat intelligence to improve detection and protection.
After the acquisition is complete, Proofpoint plans to use Hornetsecurity’s platform. This will help them expand services for MSPs and their customers around the world. Hornetsecurity will be the center of excellence for MSP and SMB clients. It will help unify services and speed up tailored innovation for these key market segments.
Daniel Hofmann will keep leading Hornetsecurity. He has support from the current executive team. They will focus on growth. They will boost product momentum. They will provide next-gen cybersecurity solutions.
The deal should close in the second half of 2025, pending usual closing conditions. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
