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Proofpoint to Buy Data Security Stalwart Varonis for $6.3B

·Source: Bank Info Security

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Executive Summary

Thoma Bravo-Owned Firm Moves to Combine Data Protection and AI Governance Proofpoint plans to acquire Varonis for $6.3 billion in what would be 2026's largest pure-play cybersecurity acquisition, combining email secur

Analysis

Thoma Bravo-Owned Firm Moves to Combine Data Protection and AI Governance Proofpoint plans to acquire Varonis for $6.3 billion in what would be 2026's largest pure-play cybersecurity acquisition, combining email security, threat intelligence, data access governance and AI protection as enterprises confront growing risks from autonomous AI agents.

Indicators of Compromise (2)

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Source Attribution

Originally published by Bank Info Security on Oct 16, 2026.

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