Certifications
Enhance your career and
professional credibility
The Certified Guardians program supports professionals at every stage of their cybersecurity journey.
We cultivate a dynamic community of learners and experts, recognizing exceptional talent in human-centric security, technical skills, and product knowledge. Earn any of our Specialist or Technical certifications to become a Proofpoint Certified Guardian—advancing your career and joining a network committed to cybersecurity excellence and innovation.
Proofpoint Specialist Certifications
Stay current on the biggest global security threats facing your organization
Our Certified Guardian Specialist certification is a complimentary thought-leadership program that acknowledges your expertise and competency in leading and managing cybersecurity initiatives.
Foundational Topics
Learn about the cybersecurity threat landscape from Proofpoint experts
Trends and Insights
Get the latest threat insights and learn how to apply them
Build your Resume
Enhance your professional credibility with trusted accreditation
Choose from a diverse selection of Specialist certifications, each covering essential threat topics vital to becoming a skilled professional.
Certified Email Authentication Specialist Spring & Summer 2025
Email continues to be the leading threat vector. Enroll in our Specialist certification course to learn how email authentication can improve security, deliverability and help protect your brand, your partners, and your customers.
Proofpoint Technical Certifications
We are the security choice for 87 of Fortune 100.
By earning your technical credentials, you’ll demonstrate your proficiency in Proofpoint's human-centric security platform and your commitment to continuous learning and professional development. We offer various tracks and levels, enabling learners to specialize in their interests and gain deep expertise in critical cybersecurity domains.
Our two skills-based technical certifications—People Protection Analyst and Information Protection Analyst—validate the critical thinking and technical skills required for you to elevate your industry knowledge, become more competitive in the workplace, and establish your professional reputation.
Technical Certification Process
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People Protection Analyst Certification
What is the People Protection Certification?
This certification empowers and validates analysts' in-depth knowledge and practical experiences with Proofpoint’s leading security products. Earn a certification to showcase your ability to defend against complex cyber threats.
What product suite does this cover?
The Proofpoint People Protection Analyst certification focuses on leveraging Proofpoint's comprehensive suite, including Targeted Account Protection, Threat Response Auto Pull, and Email Protection.
Information Protection Analyst Certification
What is the Information Protection Analyst certification?
This certification focuses on key cybersecurity tasks such as sophisticated data analysis, proactive threat containment, and comprehensive incident management. It validates analysts with the skills needed to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of critical data assets.
What product suite does this cover?
The Proofpoint Information Protection Analyst certification equips cybersecurity professionals with the expertise to effectively utilize Proofpoint’s advanced Analytics dashboard, Insider Threat Management, and Cloud DLP products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to our most commonly asked certification questions
How do I earn my Specialist certification?
After enrolling in one of our Specialist certification courses, you will receive an email from us confirming your spot reservation. We will send you separate emails within 3-5 business days for you to access the course materials in our Cybersecurity Academy training platform. Please double check your spam folder and email security settings for these emails.
To earn your certificate for the course, you would have to watch three sessions and take three exams. You need to score 100% on each exam to pass the course. You will have unlimited attempts to take your exams.
I've completed the Specialist courses and exams. How do I redeem my badge & certificate?
The deadlines and badge issuance dates for the Specialist certifications are posted in the individual course modules in the Cybersecurity Academy. We will review all the submissions and issue all eligible certificates/badges via Credly. If you've completed your requirements on time, you will receive an email from Credly once we've issued your certificate, at which point you can log in to your Credly account to accept your certificate.
How much does it cost to get a technical certification?
Each standard exam is $250. Some customers and partners may be eligible for free training and exam vouchers. For more information on the training courses, please reach out to training@proofpoint.com for more information and pricing.
Am I required to take the courses and labs in order to get my certification?
No. You are only required to pass the exam to get your technical certification. However, it is highly recommended that you attend all the courses and labs since they are designed specifically to help you pass your exam.
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