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Proofpoint is a cybersecurity and compliance company that provides solutions to protect organizations from various threats, including email and data security risks. It offers a range of products and services designed to safeguard businesses against advanced threats, such as phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and data breaches.

Creating a Proofpoint connection​

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

Using Username & Password​

To create the connection you need:

  • An User Email
  • A Password
  • An API Address

Obtaining the credentials​

Follow the Proofpoint documentation to obtain the credentials.

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the Proofpoint icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Username & Password as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The User Email
    • The Password
    • The API Address
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.

Using API Key​

To create the connection you need:

  • An API Key
  • An API Address

Obtaining the credentials​

Follow the Proofpoint documentation to obtain the credentials.

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the Proofpoint icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select API Key as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The API Key
    • The API Address
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.