WEBINAR
Stopping Cloud Account Compromises: Key Insights and Best Practices
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET
Account takeovers (ATOs) of M365, Google, and Okta accounts are on the rise, with attackers employing advanced tactics like adversary-in-the-middle, helpdesk social engineering, and password cracking to breach corporate environments. Proofpoint research reveals that over 99%1 of organizations experienced ATO attempts, with 62% facing successful takeovers in 2024. Alarmingly, 65% of successful ATOs involved accounts with MFA enabled, highlighting the need for stronger defense-in-depth strategies.
During this 45-minute webinar we'll explore the latest trends in cloud account takeovers, including how attackers gain access, maintain persistence, and the risks of compromised accounts.
Join us to learn:
- The most common attack vectors leading to cloud account compromises
- How adversaries exploit compromised accounts to further infiltrate organizations
- Effective strategies to detect and stop account takeovers before they cause real damage
- How Proofpoint Account Takeover Protection can automatically detect and respond to ATOs, and how it differs from Proofpoint TAP SaaS Defense (TSD).
Featured Speaker
Matthew Gardiner
Product Marketing, Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense
Matthew Gardiner has more than 20 years of experience as a technical product & marketing executive with enterprise focused IT security products. He has worked at key vendors of cybersecurity solutions, including Netegrity, RSA Security, Mimecast, and Rapid7. At Proofpoint he is working with the team to bring the Identity Threat Defense platform product to market. He has significant experience in many security markets, including security monitoring/SIEM/SOAR, email & web security, security awareness training, SOC management, managed detection and response, identity & access management, & cloud-based security controls. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an SM in Management from the MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
Dafna Paz
Director of Product Marketing, Proofpoint SaaS Security
Dafna Paz is a seasoned product management executive with over 20 years of experience leading technology product strategies and innovation. At Proofpoint, she directs the SaaS and Cloud Security product portfolio for over 6 years, driving solutions that protect organizations from evolving cloud-based threats. Previously, as Director of Product Management at Varonis, she led teams developing data security and UEBA platforms. Dafna combines deep technical expertise with business acumen, specializing in cybersecurity, SaaS protection, and enterprise software. Dafna holds an MBA in Technology and Entrepreneurship and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University, providing her with the foundation to bridge technical development with market-focused business strategies.