Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Enhance AI Security and Governance

Proofpoint’s acquisition of Acuvity strengthens its security platform by incorporating AI-native visibility and governance for AI and agent-driven workflows. This move comes as organizations increasingly deploy AI tools across various functions, including software development and customer support. The integration aims to mitigate risks associated with generative AI, such as shadow AI and intellectual property loss.

Acuvity’s technology enhances Proofpoint’s existing capabilities by providing control points and detection models tailored for the AI era. Its platform ensures visibility and enforcement across AI usage in enterprises, covering endpoints, web browsers, and AI infrastructure like Model Context Protocol servers. This positions Proofpoint as a leader in securing the agentic workspace where humans and AI agents collaborate.

Ryan Kalember, Proofpoint’s Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the need for real-time understanding of human intent and agent behavior to secure this new model of work. The acquisition allows organizations to adopt AI tools with the necessary governance and control to manage associated risks effectively.

Acuvity’s AI security features enable organizations to protect their custom AI models and applications, making Proofpoint the first unified platform to secure all aspects of the agentic workspace. The acquisition further solidifies Proofpoint’s standing with CISOs and CIOs by offering an integrated portfolio that includes collaboration security, data security, and AI security.

Satyam Sinha, CEO of Acuvity, noted that the rapid pace of AI adoption presents challenges for enterprises, necessitating a new approach to govern how AI interacts and learns in real time. This acquisition reflects the growing importance of securing AI technologies in a landscape increasingly defined by autonomous agents and AI-driven decisions.