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Associated Press
23-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Proofpoint Appoints Tom Corn as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Threat Protection Group
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 23, 2025-- Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the appointment of Tom Corn as executive vice president and general manager of its Threat Protection business, effective immediately. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Tom Corn, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Threat Protection Group A seasoned cybersecurity executive, Mr. Corn brings over two decades of leadership experience in cloud, infrastructure, and platform security to Proofpoint. In his role, he will be responsible for driving Proofpoint's threat protection strategy, product innovation, and go-to-market execution, accelerating the company's mission to protect people and defend data in today's complex threat landscape. Prior to joining Proofpoint, Mr. Corn co-founded a startup focused on securing agentic-AI applications. He previously served as chief product officer at Ontinue, where he helped shape the company's AI-driven approach to managed extended detection and response (MXDR). He also held senior leadership positions at VMware and RSA, where he led major initiatives in cloud, endpoint, network, identity and data security product development, contributing to industry-leading advancements in cloud workload protection, micro-segmentation, and cyber risk analytics. 'We are delighted to welcome Tom to Proofpoint's executive team,' said Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint. 'Tom's deep expertise in cloud and infrastructure security, combined with his visionary thinking around integrated platforms and the evolving role of GenAI to security, will be instrumental as we continue to deliver the most comprehensive and effective threat protection solutions to our customers. His leadership comes at a pivotal time in our mission to define the future of human-centric security, as organizations seek smarter, more scalable ways to defend against today's most advanced threats.' 'Proofpoint is uniquely positioned to lead human-centric security, and I'm excited to be part of a company that's committed to innovation, customer impact, and a platform-centric approach,' said Tom Corn. 'I look forward to working with this team to further build our market-leading threat protection capabilities and deliver meaningful security outcomes for our customers.' Darren Lee, who previously led Proofpoint's Threat Protection Group, will assume the newly created role of executive vice president of strategic projects, reporting directly to Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan. About Proofpoint, Inc. Proofpoint, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including 85 percent of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions that mitigate their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. More information is available at Connect with Proofpoint on source version on CONTACT: PROOFPOINT MEDIA CONTACT: Estelle Derouet Proofpoint, Inc. [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE DATA ANALYTICS INTERNET ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY SECURITY SOURCE: Proofpoint, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/23/2025 01:00 PM/DISC: 06/23/2025 12:59 PM
Arab News
18-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Resecurity and Starlink announce cybersecurity partnership
Resecurity, a global cybersecurity leader, has partnered with Starlink to expand advanced threat protection across the region. A subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, Starlink has more than 18 years of experience in Qatar's ICT and mobile accessories market. Starlink's ICT Distribution focus areas include cybersecurity, cloud, datacenter, AI, networking and physical security. This partnership brings together deep expertise and innovation to deliver tailored, future-ready security solutions for today's evolving digital challenges. Through this partnership, Resecurity's cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions will be integrated into Starlink's extensive distribution network, enabling organizations across the META region to proactively detect, analyze, and respond to cyberthreats. The collaboration focuses on delivering technologies and services that enhance digital resilience and protect against evolving cyberthreats. 'Our partnership with Starlink represents a significant step in our mission to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions across the META region,' said Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity. 'By combining our expertise with Starlink's extensive regional presence, we aim to empower organizations to proactively address cyberthreats and enhance their security posture.' 'Collaborating with Resecurity allows us to expand our cybersecurity portfolio and offer our clients innovative solutions that address the dynamic threat landscape,' said Cyril Anand, CEO of Starlink Qatar. 'Together, we are committed to delivering technologies that not only protect but also empower businesses to thrive in a secure digital environment.' The partnership was officially announced during GISEC Global 2025, the region's premier cybersecurity event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, serving as a launch platform for strategic cybersecurity collaborations.
