Proofpoint Unveils Intent-Based Agentic Security Systems

At Proofpoint Protect in San Diego, Proofpoint introduced two agentic security systems built on a knowledge graph that tracks how people and AI agents communicate and access data. The company also added intent-based detection models to its Nexus suite. Proofpoint's annual recurring revenue nears $2.5 billion, growing nearly 20%, as enterprises consolidate security vendors to fund AI initiatives.