Comparison Guide

Avanan vs Proofpoint

Avanan (by Check Point) and Proofpoint represent two different approaches to email security. Proofpoint uses traditional gateway (MX record) filtering, while Avanan connects via API for inline scanning after Microsoft's native filters.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Avanan	Proofpoint
Architecture	API-based inline scanning	MX record gateway filtering
Deployment	API connection, no MX change	Requires MX record change
M365 Integration	Native API integration	Gateway proxy
Internal Email Scanning	Yes (API access)	No (only inbound gateway)
Incident Response	Included CIRT service	Separate add-on
BEC Detection	AI-powered behavioral analysis	Rule-based detection

Our Verdict

Avanan's API-based approach catches threats that bypass traditional gateways because it scans after Microsoft's native filters, catching sophisticated attacks that get through the first layer. For Microsoft 365 environments, Avanan provides superior protection.

Unio Digital recommends: API-based inline scanning catches threats traditional gateways miss

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Frequently Asked Questions

For M365 environments, Avanan's API-based approach provides better protection because it scans internal emails, catches threats that bypass native filters, and deploys without MX record changes. Proofpoint is a strong gateway solution but misses internal threats.

Yes, Avanan includes a Cloud Incident Response Team (CIRT) that provides hands-on investigation and remediation of email security incidents as part of the Advanced Protect tier.

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