Building on Proofpoint's acquisition of Acuvity, delivers the latest AI security solution built on continuous, intent-based verification, securing AI across endpoints, browsers, and MCP agent connections Introduces the industry-first Agent Integrity Framework with a five-phase maturity model, giving CISOs a clear, phased roadmap to operationalize AI governance—from discovery to runtime enforcement Establishes Proofpoint as a market-defining cybersecurity platform to protect people, defend data, and govern AI together in today's agentic workspace SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proofpoint, Inc. , a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced Proofpoint AI Security , the industry's newest security solution that combines intent-based detection, multi-surface control points, and a comprehensive implementation framework to secure how humans and AI agents use AI across the enterprise. Based on the industry-first Agent Integrity Framework , which defines how an AI agent operates with integrity, Proofpoint is introducing a five-phase maturity model for implementation, from initial discovery through runtime enforcement. As organizations rapidly deploy autonomous AI agents to browse the web, access internal systems, send emails, execute code, and orchestrate workflows, risks such as agentic privilege escalation and zero-click prompt injection attacks are becoming real-world threats. A single AI request can trigger dozens of autonomous actions across multiple systems, often at machine speed and without human oversight. Existing security tools can see traffic and permissions, but they don't evaluate whether AI behavior aligns with the original user intent. Research from Acuvity , recently acquired by Proofpoint , indicates that 70% of organizations lack optimized AI governance, and 50% reported expectations of AI-related data loss within 12 months, highlighting the urgent need to secure agentic AI environments. "AI is now embedded in how work gets done, and security must evolve with ... Full story available on Benzinga.com
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