This document argues that human-centric security—focusing on workforce identity and behavior—acts as a multiplier of cybersecurity effectiveness. With most breaches beginning through human actions, securing people becomes critical. It stresses layered defenses, adaptive training, and behavioral analytics to identify “Very Attacked People” (VAPs) and protect them proactively. By combining email security, DLP, and insider risk tools, organizations can better defend sensitive data and reduce incident response costs. Proofpoint positions its people-focused platform as a way to extend limited security resources, particularly in sectors like healthcare, government, and finance. The paper emphasizes measurable ROI, reduced risk exposure, and improved resilience through aligning people, process, a

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