Proofpoint completes Hornetsecurity acquisition, pledges more MSP program investment
Why this matters: Ownership change with stated continuity but future program direction shifts under Proofpoint — strategic, no immediate margin change.
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Proofpoint completed its ~USD 1.8B acquisition of Hornetsecurity on 8 December 2025. Existing products, partner programs and support channels remain in place, and Proofpoint stated it will increase investment in the Hornetsecurity MSP partner program globally, with Hornetsecurity run as a dedicated MSP/SMB business unit.
What changed
- Proofpoint completed Hornetsecurity acquisition (8 December 2025)
- Existing products, partner programs and support channels retained
- Proofpoint to increase investment in the MSP partner program globally
- Hornetsecurity operates as a dedicated MSP/SMB business unit
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