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Email security vendors

We list 48 companies active in email security, and 22 of them have it as their main focus. 5 are public, 12 are owned by another company and 31 are private. Most are based in the United States (29). The oldest, Microsoft, was founded in 1975. By revenue from annual reports, the largest company here is Microsoft ($331.8bn in FY2026).

By countryUnited States 29

Companies focused on email security

22 companies
CompanyBased inFoundedSizeOwnershipRevenue
PreVeil

PreVeil provides end-to-end encrypted email and file sharing for defence and regulated industries.

Boston, United States201525 staffPrivate
Abnormal AI

Abnormal AI uses behavioural analysis to detect and stop email, identity, and AI-driven cyber attacks.

San Francisco, United States2018Private
Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks provides cybersecurity solutions for email, networks, applications, and data.

Campbell, United States2003Owned by KKR
Cofense

Cofense provides phishing detection and response services using AI and human validation.

Arlington, United StatesPrivate
Egress Software Technologies Ltd

Egress provides cloud email security that uses adaptive controls to stop phishing and data loss.

London, United Kingdom2007Part of KnowBe4
GTMaritime

GTMaritime provides secure communication and cybersecurity software for maritime IT teams.

Warrington, United KingdomOwned by Valstone
Guardio

Guardio provides online protection for individuals and businesses, securing accounts and devices.

Tel Aviv, IsraelPrivate
Hornetsecurity Ltd.

Hornetsecurity provides Microsoft 365 security, backup, and compliance services for managed service providers.

Hanover, Germany2007Part of Proofpoint
IRONSCALES

Provides AI-driven email security to stop phishing, business email compromise, and deepfake attacks.

Atlanta, United States2014Private
LuxSci

LuxSci provides secure email, marketing and forms for healthcare organisations.

Boston, United States1999Owned by Main Capital Partners
Mailinblack

Mailinblack provides email security, password management, and cybersecurity awareness training for organisations.

Marseille, France2003Owned by Seven2
Mailprotector

Provides email security products for managed service providers, including filtering, encryption and DMARC tools.

Greenville, United States2000Private
MailRoute

MailRoute is a cloud email security provider.

Venice, United States2002Private
Mimecast

Mimecast provides email security and human risk management services for organisations.

London, United Kingdom2003Owned by Permira
Paubox

Paubox provides HIPAA compliant email and security services for healthcare organisations.

San Francisco, United States2014Private
Proton

Proton provides encrypted email, VPN, cloud storage, and other privacy services.

Geneva, Switzerland2014Private
StrongestLayer

StrongestLayer provides AI email security for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

San Francisco, United States2024Private
Tuta

Tuta provides encrypted email, calendar and contacts services with a focus on privacy.

Germany2011Private
Virtru

Virtru provides encryption and access control for email, files, and SaaS applications.

Washington, United States2012Private
AegisAI

AegisAI provides agentic email security for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

New York, United StatesPrivate
Echoworx

Echoworx provides email encryption and secure communication services for regulated enterprises.

Toronto, Canada2000Private
Proofpoint

Proofpoint provides cybersecurity solutions to protect people, data, and AI across email, cloud, and collaboration tools.

Sunnyvale, United States2002Owned by Thoma Bravo

Also active in email security

26 companies
CompanyBased inFoundedSizeOwnershipRevenue
Microsoft

Microsoft sells software, cloud services, hardware, and gaming products.

Redmond, United States1975228,000 staffPublic, MSFT$331.8bn (FY2026)
Fortinet

Fortinet provides cybersecurity solutions and services, including networking and security convergence, for enterprises and governments.

Sunnyvale, United States200015,109 staffPublic, FTNT$6.8bn (FY2025)
Check Point

Check Point Software provides cyber security solutions including network, cloud, and AI security.

Tel Aviv, Israel1993Public, CHKP$2.7bn (FY2025)
Cloudflare

Cloudflare provides a global network for security, performance, and full-stack development.

San Francisco, United States20092,440 staffPublic, NET$2.2bn (FY2025)
Darktrace

Darktrace provides AI-powered cybersecurity solutions that detect and respond to threats across networks, cloud, email, and AI systems.

Cambridge, United Kingdom20131,600 staffOwned by Thoma Bravo
ESET

ESET provides cybersecurity software for home users, businesses, and enterprises.

Bratislava, Slovakia19921,000 staffPrivate
Kiteworks

Kiteworks provides a platform for secure data exchange and governance across email, file sharing, and APIs.

San Mateo, United States1999530 staffPrivate
Centeye Security

Centeye provides a security platform for managed service providers and managed security service providers.

United States2026Private
dmarcian

dmarcian provides DMARC email authentication services and tools to protect domains from phishing and abuse.

Brevard, United States2012Private
Dr.Web

Dr.Web sells antivirus and security software for computers, smartphones, and other devices.

Moscow, RussiaPrivate
Expel

Expel provides managed detection and response security services using AI and human analysts.

Herndon, United States2016Private
Forcepoint

Forcepoint provides data security software that controls how AI applications and agents access sensitive information.

Austin, United States1994Owned by Francisco Partners
Hoxhunt

Hoxhunt provides a platform for phishing simulations and security awareness training.

Helsinki, Finland2016Private
IKARUS Security Software

IKARUS Security Software is an Austrian cybersecurity vendor.

Vienna, Austria1986Private
KnowBe4

KnowBe4 provides a platform for security awareness training and AI agent security to reduce human risk.

Clearwater, United StatesOwned by Vista Equity Partners
Netarx

Netarx provides real-time deepfake detection across video, voice, email and messaging for businesses.

Farmington Hills, United StatesPrivate
NINJIO

NINJIO provides cybersecurity awareness training and human risk management through personalised coaching and phishing simulations.

Westlake Village, United StatesPrivate
PowerDMARC

PowerDMARC provides a cloud-based platform for email authentication and domain security.

Plano, United States2020Private
Red Sift

Red Sift provides email, domain and web security services to help organisations implement security protocols.

London, United KingdomPrivate
Sendmarc

Sendmarc provides a platform for managing DMARC, SPF, and DKIM email authentication.

Wilmington, United StatesPrivate
Suped

Suped is an Australian company that sells a DMARC platform for IT teams.

Sydney, Australia2025Private
Trend Micro

Trend Micro provides cybersecurity products and services for businesses and individuals worldwide.

Tokyo, Japan1988Public, 4704
Valimail

Valimail provides automated DMARC and email authentication services to stop phishing and domain impersonation.

Boulder, United States2015Part of DigiCert
Z-JAK Technologies

Z-JAK Technologies is a Louisville-based provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services for small and midsize businesses, typically with 5 to 150 employees.

Louisville, United States2020Private
DMARCSwiss

Provides Swiss-hosted DMARC monitoring and aggregate report processing for email authentication.

Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, SwitzerlandPrivate
EasyDMARC

Provides a platform for managing email authentication, DNS and threat intelligence to protect domains from spoofing.

Dover, United StatesPrivate

Recent deals in email security

All email security deals
DateDealAmountSource
16 Oct 2026Proofpoint acquired VaronisSource for Proofpoint buying Varonis, opens in a new tab$6.3bnSource for Proofpoint buying Varonis, opens in a new tab
15 Oct 2026Proofpoint acquired VaronisSource for Proofpoint buying Varonis, opens in a new tab$6.3bnSource for Proofpoint buying Varonis, opens in a new tab
September 2026Kiteworks acquired Bonfy.AISource for Kiteworks buying Bonfy.AI, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Kiteworks buying Bonfy.AI, opens in a new tab
18 Aug 2026Fortinet acquired Virtue AISource for Fortinet buying Virtue AI, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Fortinet buying Virtue AI, opens in a new tab
August 2026Kiteworks acquired WAMNET Japan K.KSource for Kiteworks buying WAMNET Japan K.K, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Kiteworks buying WAMNET Japan K.K, opens in a new tab
July 2026NINJIO acquired SafeStackSource for NINJIO buying SafeStack, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for NINJIO buying SafeStack, opens in a new tab
July 2026Barracuda Networks acquired Evo SecuritySource for Barracuda Networks buying Evo Security, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Barracuda Networks buying Evo Security, opens in a new tab
May 2026Check Point acquired DeepchecksSource for Check Point buying Deepchecks, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Check Point buying Deepchecks, opens in a new tab
February 2026Check Point acquired CyataSource for Check Point buying Cyata, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Check Point buying Cyata, opens in a new tab
February 2026Check Point acquired CyclopsSource for Check Point buying Cyclops, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Check Point buying Cyclops, opens in a new tab

Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Amounts are in US dollars.

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