{"id":616,"date":"2025-04-01T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/?p=616"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:29:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:29:01","slug":"enhancing-email-security-proofpoint-rollout-at-ball-state-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/2025\/04\/01\/enhancing-email-security-proofpoint-rollout-at-ball-state-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Email Security: Proofpoint Rollout at Ball State University"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an era where cyber threats are becoming more common, Ball State has taken a significant step forward in protecting its students and employees from email-based scams and malicious attacks. The implementation of Proofpoint is a crucial part of this initiative.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Proofpoint inspects all incoming emails, filtering out malicious and unwanted content. By preventing these emails from reaching inboxes, the platform reduces the likelihood of users engaging with potentially harmful content. Users can review and manage their quarantined emails through the email quarantine portal at <\/span>https:\/\/mailfilter.bsu.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe decision to implement Proofpoint stemmed from a growing need to enhance cybersecurity measures within the university,\u201d Executive Director of Information Security and CISO, Toby Coffman said. \u201cIn recent years, both students and employees have fallen victim to fraudulent schemes, including fake job scams that have cost students thousands of dollars and gift card scams targeting employees. The introduction of Proofpoint will help mitigate these risks by providing a robust layer of protection against phishing, malware, and unwanted emails.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the rollout of Proofpoint, the university has seen remarkable improvements in email security:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n