Global cybersecurity and compliance leader Proofpoint has announced the launch of a new sovereign data centre in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in its India growth strategy. This strategic move aligns with India’s evolving data compliance regulations and increasing demand for localized, human-centric cybersecurity solutions.
New Data Centre to Meet India’s Data Sovereignty Requirements
Starting in Q3 2025, Proofpoint will deliver its human-centric cybersecurity and compliance solutions through the new Mumbai-based data centre. The infrastructure will integrate co-located data centres with public cloud services, rolled out in phases over the next three months
“India is not just a key market for Proofpoint, but a hub of innovation, talent, and opportunity,” said Sumit Dhawan, CEO, Proofpoint. “We’re investing long-term — with a sovereign data centre, local partnerships, and world-class capabilities to support the region’s digital future.”
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) has driven urgency among Indian enterprises to adopt multi-layered, AI-driven security architectures. Proofpoint’s local presence aims to address this need with solutions like email threat protection, data loss prevention (DLP), AI-led threat detection, and governance tools that meet India’s strict compliance and data residency requirements, especially for sectors such as banking and government.
“India is not just a key market for Proofpoint, but a hub of innovation, talent, and opportunity,” said Sumit Dhawan, CEO, Proofpoint. “We’re investing long-term — with a sovereign data centre, local partnerships, and world-class capabilities to support the region’s digital future.”
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) has driven urgency among Indian enterprises to adopt multi-layered, AI-driven security architectures. Proofpoint’s local presence aims to address this need with solutions like email threat protection, data loss prevention (DLP), AI-led threat detection, and governance tools that meet India’s strict compliance and data residency requirements, especially for sectors such as banking and government.
Cybersecurity Threat Landscape Driving Demand
According to Proofpoint, the Indian financial sector witnessed a 175% increase in phishing attacks in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. The heightened risk landscape further validates the need for localized, behavior-focused security platforms.
“Enterprises in India couldn’t use our technology earlier due to sovereign requirements,” Dhawan added.
“Our new centre removes that barrier and supports large-scale deployment for customers across India and nearby regions.”
“Enterprises in India couldn’t use our technology earlier due to sovereign requirements,” Dhawan added.
“Our new centre removes that barrier and supports large-scale deployment for customers across India and nearby regions.”
Aggressive Hiring and India Expansion Plans
Proofpoint has already scaled its India operations from zero to 250 employees in six months, and the company is now poised to double its headcount within a year, with projections to quadruple over the next 2–3 years. With a global workforce of 5,000, the India hub is expected to become the company’s largest site outside the United States.
Conclusion
With rising cyber threats and regulatory shifts, Proofpoint’s expansion in India signifies more than market penetration—it’s a commitment to India’s digital resilience. The Mumbai data centre positions the company to better serve clients with robust, compliant, and scalable cybersecurity infrastructure, while also tapping into India’s talent-rich ecosystem.
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