Sumit Dhawan, Proofpoint | RSAC 2025

Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint, joins theCUBE’s Dave Vellante and John Furrier at the RSAC 2025 Conference to discuss rising concerns around generative AI and its impact on cybersecurity. The conversation highlights shifts in the threat landscape, particularly the surge in social engineering attacks and the evolving role of data protection.

Dhawan shares observations from over 220 customer meetings at RSAC, noting increased urgency around AI readiness and security architecture. He explains how Proofpoint is expanding its human-centric platform to help organizations better manage risk through integrated, AI-powered solutions.

The discussion also explores how global markets are approaching these changes and the need for strategic partnerships in building modern defenses. Dhawan underscores a broader move away from traditional models and toward more streamlined, AI-driven ecosystems.

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00:00 - Intro
00:06 - The Landscape of Cybersecurity: Introduction to RSAC, Proofpoint, and Emerging Trends
03:06 - AI-Powered Human-Centric Approach
05:57 - Social Engineering Risks and Growth Factors
09:34 - Impact of Geopolitical Tensions
13:52 - Proofpoint's Business Overview and Product Growth
17:27 - Cybersecurity Leadership and Ecosystem Role
21:24 - Strategic Growth Through Managed Services and Customer-Centric Innovation

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