Proofpoint outlines enterprise AI security controls for tools, agents, and data - CRN Asia

Proofpoint outlines enterprise AI security controls for tools, agents, and data Enterprise AI security requires better visibility across users, agents, data, and connected systems. Dominic Johnson 29 April 2026 • 6 min read SHARE Proofpoint has outlined an AI security approach that brings together collaboration security, data protection, AI governance, and runtime controls as enterprises adopt AI tools and agents across their environments. During a recent media briefing, Jennifer Cheng, Director of Cybersecurity Strategy, APJ at Proofpoint, said the company is focusing on the intersection of people, data, and AI as work expands beyond email and traditional collaboration channels. "Humans are not working alone anymore. They are working alongside AI tools and autonomous agents," Cheng said. "We believe the future is looking at humans, agentic AI, and systems all working together in what we are defining as the agentic workspace." Proofpoint's business has grown since it was taken private by Thoma Bravo in 2021, according to Cheng. The company now serves nearly three million customers worldwide, including large enterprises, government agencies, and public-sector organizations. In APJ, its team has grown to more than 300 people, about three times larger than in 2019.