This solution brief outlines how Proofpoint combats cloud account takeover (ATO) attacks, a growing threat fueled by phishing and credential theft. ATO compromises user identities, enabling lateral movement, privilege escalation, and data theft. Proofpoint mitigates this risk with identity risk assessments, anomalous login detection, and adaptive access controls. The platform integrates with CASB and DLP to stop unauthorized access and exfiltration. Benefits include preventing fraud, securing cloud collaboration apps, and reducing insider threat risk. It helps organizations align with zero-trust principles while protecting users and sensitive cloud data.

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