Compare Material vs. Proofpoint Adaptive Email DLP

Email serves as a crucial repository for sensitive information, acting as the gateway to numerous accounts and standing out as the most widely used application in business. When intruders have various entry points, merely blocking messages is insufficient. It’s essential to safeguard critical communications without hindering productivity. Material automatically identifies and redacts sensitive information within emails, ensuring protection even if unauthorized access occurs. A simple verification process quickly restores the original message to the inbox. By limiting the potential damage from a breach, it prevents attackers from exploiting email accounts to compromise other services. The system introduces an easy verification step before allowing access to password resets and other vital communications. While phishing training is often seen as a best practice, it remains incomplete, as one employee may report an incident while others may still fall victim. Material empowers a single report from any staff member to instantly shield the entire organization from threats. Gain unparalleled insight and control over your entire email landscape, enhancing your security posture significantly. This proactive approach not only fortifies defenses but also fosters a culture of awareness and vigilance in email communications.

Proofpoint's Adaptive Email Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a sophisticated tool that utilizes behavioral AI to protect organizations from unintentional and deliberate data leaks through email communications. It works by examining the usual email practices of employees, their established connections, and the ways they manage sensitive data, allowing it to spot irregularities that could signal potential security threats. By recognizing and stopping emails sent to incorrect recipients—often a primary cause of data breaches—Adaptive Email DLP understands normal communication trends and highlights any significant changes. Additionally, it provides immediate alerts to users if an unusual or incorrect attachment is included, thereby minimizing the chances of accidentally disclosing confidential information. These real-time notifications not only inform users about risky actions but also foster a culture of awareness regarding security, ultimately leading to fewer incidents in the future. Furthermore, this proactive approach helps organizations maintain compliance with data protection regulations and enhances their overall cybersecurity posture.