250 new jobs to be created in Cork by cybersecurity firm

A leading cybersecurity and compliance company has announced its intention to create more than 250 jobs in Cork over next two years.

Proofpoint Inc opened a new office in Cork city centre today with plans for ongoing, active recruitment and continued investment in the region.

The company has a global headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, and offices worldwide, including in the UK and Northern Ireland.

The Cork city centre hub will initially house key functions for the business including engineering, research and development (R&D), customer support, finance, and marketing.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, warmly welcomed the decision by Proofpoint to establish their new international hub in Cork.

“This expansion is a testament to Ireland’s attractive business environment and our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the cybersecurity sector.

The creation of over 250 jobs in the coming years is a significant boost for the region and highlights our ongoing efforts to support enterprise development and employment opportunities across the country. We look forward to seeing Proofpoint thrive and contribute to Ireland’s dynamic tech ecosystem."

Remi Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Proofpoint, said that are committed to delivering world class technology through relentless innovation.

“We invest more than 20 percent of our revenue back into research and development – among the highest rates in the industry – to stay ahead of attackers’ evolving tactics.

Our expansion into Ireland is critical to our international growth, solidifying our ability to protect European organisations and our commitment to delivering innovative technology that addresses our customers’ needs.” Michael Logan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said that they are thrilled at the selection by Proofpoint of Cork as its new international hub.

“This choice emphasises the critical importance of regional investment and showcases the South-West region’s established cybersecurity cluster and the abundant talent available regionally and indeed across the country. Proofpoint’s expansion further solidifies Ireland's reputation as a premier location for global cybersecurity and compliance companies. We eagerly anticipate supporting their growth and continued success in Cork."

Proofpoint currently has over 4,500 employees globally – with over one hundred existing employees in Cork.

The company was recently recognised across multiple categories at Comparably’s 2024 Quarterly Best Places to Work Awards, including Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.