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Proofpoint lines up $6.3 billion deal for Varonis’ data security

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"Proofpoint's booth at the 2026 RSA Conference. Image: @Proofpoint / X Proofpoint lines up $6.3 billion deal for Varonis’ data security Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint says it will acquire a similarly long-running company, Varonis, in an all-cash transaction worth $6.3 billion. “The combined company will serve more than 16,000 enterprises and millions of organizations globally, creating one of the..."

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Proofpoint's booth at the 2026 RSA Conference. Image: @Proofpoint / X

Proofpoint lines up $6.3 billion deal for Varonis’ data security

Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint says it will acquire a similarly long-running company, Varonis, in an all-cash transaction worth $6.3 billion.

“The combined company will serve more than 16,000 enterprises and millions of organizations globally, creating one of the world’s leading pure-play cybersecurity companies and establishing the industry's largest data and AI cybersecurity organization,” Proofpoint said in announcing the deal on Thursday.

Miami-based Varonis, founded in 2005, focuses on data visibility and security. The footprint for California-headquartered Proofpoint, founded in 2002, traditionally includes email security and identity threat defense. It’s owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

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