Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Secure the Agentic Workspace
February 12, 2026
Proofpoint, Inc. announced it has acquired Acuvity, an AI enterprise security and governance platform, to expand human- and agent-centric cybersecurity capabilities. The combined offering is intended to provide AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection for AI and agent-driven workflows.
- Buyers
- Proofpoint, Inc.
- Targets
- Acuvity
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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