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Proofpoint's $6.3 Billion Cybersecurity Bet

Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint agreed to buy Varonis in a deal valued at about $6.3 billion. The companies say combining email, collaboration, and data security could create a broader cybersecurity platform, just as AI agents and rising customer demand accelerate industry consolidation. Thoma Bravo…

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  1. 2026-10-19 15:46 · Bloomberg AI
    Proofpoint's $6.3 Billion Cybersecurity Bet

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