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Judy Security vs Proofpoint

Judy Security sells cybersecurity in which Judy combines advanced AI with real human expertise. Proofpoint sells security that covers data and AI as one system, with access that follows intent. CISO Tribune files both under Email security. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Judy Security vs Proofpoint: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
Judy SecurityJudy Security sells cybersecurity in which Judy combines advanced AI with real human expertise.judysecurity.aiProofpointProofpoint sells security that covers data and AI as one system, with access that follows intent.proofpoint.com
What it sells
  • AaDya Platform[4]A software-as-a-service platform that AaDya makes available via the internet. It provides endpoint monitoring, anti-phishing and single sign-on functionality.
  • Judy Control Center[8]A platform offered by Judy.
  • Judy Essential[9]A Judy offering for businesses including the smallest ones.
  • Judy Portal[6][11]The portal in which Judy support tickets are created.
  • ITM / Endpoint DLP[19]Endpoint software whose main features are supported on Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • Proofpoint Threat Intelligence Services[21]A Proofpoint team that provides Threat Insights.
  • ET Intel[21]A subscription that gives full access to all insights.
  • ET Pro[21]A subscription that gives full access to all insights.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesSunnyvale, United States[1]
Founded
Not stated on its pages2002[1]
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesOwned by Thoma Bravo since 2021[3][12][14][15]
Named customers
Not stated on its pages
  • Xcel Energy[4]
  • Princeton University[5]
  • Columbia University[6]
  • Informatica[7]
  • California Department of Motor Vehicles[8]
Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • October 15, 2026Proofpoint and Varonis announced a definitive agreement under which Proofpoint will acquire Varonis in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion.[16]
  • September 22, 2026Proofpoint announced the Agentic Collaboration Security system, combining an intent-based detection model with agentic capabilities for email, collaboration tools and the browser.[17]
  • September 22, 2026Proofpoint announced the Proofpoint Agentic Data and AI Security system, built to secure AI and data as one connected risk.[18]
  • September 3, 2026Proofpoint introduced the SOC Analyst Agent, an AI capability that helps security teams investigate threats across Proofpoint security data, built with OpenAI models.[9]
  • August 4, 2026Proofpoint launched an OEM program that lets technology providers, security vendors and managed service providers embed its threat intelligence and detection capabilities.[10]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Not written yetFrom its own pages, Proofpoint addresses cyberattacks on organisations where people and AI agents work side by side across email, cloud and collaboration tools. The customers Proofpoint quotes include an organisation using Proofpoint for AI security for employees using AI services and tools, and for AI security in the tools and agents it is building. A quoted Proofpoint customer runs email security, DLP and insider threat management that work together, with its analyst using a single security console.
Last verified
September 30, 2026October 10, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Judy Security and Proofpoint are both filed under Email security.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Judy Security's primary category is MDR and managed SOC; Proofpoint's is Email security.
  • Judy Security is also filed under Workforce IAM and SSO and Passwordless authentication and authenticators. Proofpoint is also filed under Collaboration app security, Human risk management and Insider risk management.
  • Judy Security lists AaDya Platform, Judy Control Center, Judy Essential and Judy Portal. Proofpoint lists ITM / Endpoint DLP, Proofpoint Threat Intelligence Services, ET Intel and ET Pro.
  • Proofpoint is headquartered in Sunnyvale, United States.
  • Proofpoint was founded in 2002.
  • Proofpoint is owned by Thoma Bravo, since 2021.
  • Proofpoint publicly names Xcel Energy, Princeton University, Columbia University, Informatica and California Department of Motor Vehicles.

What it sells: Judy Security

What AaDya Platform does[4]
AaDya makes its software-as-a-service platform available via the internet. AaDya analyzes certain data and provides cybersecurity-related reports and notifications, endpoint monitoring, anti-phishing and single sign-on functionality. Customers access the platform through any web-based application or interface made available by AaDya, and customers can download the AaDya mobile application and related software applications used to perform system monitoring.
What Judy Portal does[6][11]
Support tickets are created in the Judy Portal. A copy of a support ticket can be sent to the customer company’s PSA system. A Champion or Admin user can enable the integration in Judy’s partner portal.

What it sells: Proofpoint

What Proofpoint Threat Intelligence Services does[21]
Threat Insights are provided by the Proofpoint Threat Intelligence Services team. Premium Threat Intelligence Services analysts curate threat news highlights.
What ET Intel does[21]
Subscribing to ET Intel or ET Pro gives full access to all insights. Threat Insights are provided by the Proofpoint Threat Intelligence Services team.
What ET Pro does[21]
Subscribing to ET Intel or ET Pro gives full access to all insights. Threat Insights are provided by the Proofpoint Threat Intelligence Services team.

Questions about Judy Security and Proofpoint

What do Judy Security and Proofpoint sell?
Judy Security sells AaDya Platform, Judy Control Center, Judy Essential and Judy Portal. Proofpoint sells ITM / Endpoint DLP, Proofpoint Threat Intelligence Services, ET Intel and ET Pro.
Are Judy Security and Proofpoint in the same category?
They share Email security. Judy Security's primary category is MDR and managed SOC and Proofpoint's is Email security.
Where are Judy Security and Proofpoint headquartered?
Proofpoint is headquartered in Sunnyvale, United States.
When were Judy Security and Proofpoint founded?
Proofpoint was founded in 2002.
Who owns Judy Security and Proofpoint?
Proofpoint is owned by Thoma Bravo, since 2021.
Which customers do Judy Security and Proofpoint name?
Proofpoint publicly names Xcel Energy, Princeton University, Columbia University, Informatica and California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Who are Judy Security and Proofpoint sold to?
From its own pages, Proofpoint addresses cyberattacks on organisations where people and AI agents work side by side across email, cloud and collaboration tools.
What have Judy Security and Proofpoint announced recently?
October 15, 2026: Proofpoint and Varonis announced a definitive agreement under which Proofpoint will acquire Varonis in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion.

About Judy Security

Judy Security sells cybersecurity in which Judy combines advanced AI with real human expertise. Judy’s AI investigates, correlates, and resolves threats alongside Judy’s Blue Team. Judy combines AI-driven detection with human validation. Judy translates complex security data into plain English.[2][5]

Judy’s Blue Team scans the network and identifies holes in the system. Judy describes a detection protocol in which threats are categorized and eliminated once a vulnerability is spotted. Judy provides expert-backed investigation and continuous 24/7 monitoring. Judy provides a dashboard, and Judy’s Blue Team resolves threats. Judy offers a way to meet and report on compliance requirements.[2][5][7]

Judy offers a platform named Judy Control Center. Judy Control Center is a platform designed to empower users to make informed decisions and optimize their security strategies. Judy Essential is built for businesses including the smallest ones. Judy Advanced and Premium subscriptions are described by Judy as an XDR solution.[8][9][10]

Judy offers MSPs an all-in-one ecosystem backed by a human-driven agentic framework. Judy Security connects the Judy Portal to ConnectWise PSA, so that a copy of a support ticket created in the Judy Portal is sent to the customer company’s PSA system. A Champion or Admin user can enable the integration in Judy’s partner portal through the RMM/ PSA Integrations Screen.[5]

Enabling the ConnectWise integration requires creating an API Member and generating a Public Key and a Private Key. Judy’s partner portal lets the user select the service board where tickets are logged in ConnectWise. Judy’s partner portal also lets the user set the Status and Priority that tickets default to in ConnectWise when a ticket is opened from Judy Portal. Mapping child or customer companies allows a copy of the tickets for those customers to be sent to the PSA for tracking and management.

Judy Security also connects the Judy Portal to Autotask PSA, so that a copy of a support ticket created in the Judy Portal is sent to the customer company’s PSA system. The Autotask integration requires the customer company to have an active account with Autotask. Enabling the Autotask integration requires creating an API user. The Autotask setup sets Judy Security as the integration vendor in the API Tracking Identifier. Default values are selected for tickets that are created, and users can edit or remove the Autotask integration in Judy Portal.[11]

AaDya makes its software-as-a-service platform available via the internet. AaDya analyzes certain data and provides cybersecurity-related reports and notifications, endpoint monitoring, anti-phishing and single sign-on functionality. Customers can access the AaDya Platform through any web-based application or interface made available by AaDya. Customers can download and install the AaDya mobile application and related software applications used to facilitate access and use of the platform and to perform system monitoring. Customer access to the AaDya Platform is subject to the monitored users limits set forth on the Order Form.[1][2][3][4]

Judy Security on the record

Sources

Judy Security full record

  1. [1]Judy security earns spot on the crn 2023 stellar startups listJudy Security · judysecurity.ai · published November 13, 2023 · Tier A
  2. [2]judysecurity.aiJudy Security · judysecurity.ai · undated page, accessed September 30, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Stellar Cyber and Judy Security Partner to Deliver Affordable and Effective Security SolutionsBusiness Wire · businesswire.com · published July 15, 2024 · Tier A
  4. [4]AaDya - Standard Terms and Conditions FINAL 2024-07-6.docxJudy Security · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Judy Security - ConnectWise API Integration Setup & Guide | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Meet Judy (and Meet Compliance) | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Enhance Security, Optimize Workflows with Judy Control Center | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Get Essential Cybersecurity for Your Business | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Meet Judy (and Your New Security Team) | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Judy Security - Autotask API Integration Setup & Guide | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

Proofpoint full record

  1. [1]AboutProofpoint · proofpoint.com · published April 21, 2025 · Tier A
  2. [2]ProductsProofpoint · proofpoint.com · published September 24, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Thoma bravo completes acquisition of proofpointThoma Bravo · thomabravo.com · published August 31, 2021 · Tier A
  4. [4]Xcel energyProofpoint · proofpoint.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Princeton university safe with proofpoint email securityProofpoint · proofpoint.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Columbia universityProofpoint · proofpoint.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]InformaticaProofpoint · proofpoint.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]California department motor vehiclesProofpoint · proofpoint.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Proofpoint soc analyst agent openai daybreakProofpoint · proofpoint.com · published September 3, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Proofpoint launches oem program help security providers embed trusted threatProofpoint · proofpoint.com · published August 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Proofpoint launches dedicated msp business unit and introduces 365 totalProofpoint · proofpoint.com · published May 13, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Enterprise Cybersecurity Solutions, Services & Training | Proofpoint USProofpoint · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Integrating ITM On-Prem (ObserveIT) with a Service Desk SystemProofpoint · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Proofpoint Core Email Protection Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 27, 2026 · Tier C
  15. [15]Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Deliver AI Security and Governance Across the Agentic WorkspaceProofpoint · published February 12, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis in a $6.3 Billion TransactionProofpoint · published October 15, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Proofpoint Stops the Attacks Traditional Defenses Miss in the AI EraProofpoint · published September 22, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Proofpoint Breaks Down the Divide Between Data Security and AI Security with the Industry’s First Unified Agentic SystemProofpoint · published September 22, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]ITM / Endpoint DLP Windows / Mac / Linux SupportProofpoint · published November 9, 2026 · Tier A
  20. [20]Assigning SQL Permissions to the Service Account UserProofpoint · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  21. [21]Proofpoint: Emerging Threats IntelligenceProofpoint · published November 9, 2026 · Tier A

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