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Abnormal AI provides advanced email security to prevent credential phishing, business email compromise, account takeover, and more.

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Abnormal AI provides advanced cloud email security to prevent credential phishing, business email compromise, account takeover, and more.

Why Customers Choose Abnormal Over Competition

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Enterprises of all sizes choose Abnormal over Proofpoint, Darktrace, Mimecast, and others. Learn why.

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Proofpoint

Abnormal eliminates security gaps, automates phishing response, and protects a major home improvement company from vendor fraud.

Home Improvement Company Replaces Proofpoint with Abnormal, Blocking 300+ Advanced Attacks Monthly

Abnormal enhances email security for a national storage company, stopping missed attacks and eliminating manual review inefficiencies.

Storage Provider Replaces Proofpoint with Abnormal, Cutting Manual Email Triage by 50%

Avanan

Abnormal Security enhances email security for a major West Coast city, eliminating unnecessary MSSP reliance, reducing false positives, and aligning with strategic automation goals.

Major West Coast City Replaces Avanan with Abnormal

Darktrace

A nonprofit strengthened their email security with Abnormal, stopping 516 credential phishing attacks and eliminating 57,437 graymail messages, reducing overall  IT workload.

Nonprofit Organization Replaces Darktrace with Abnormal

An educational institution eliminated $2.8M in operational risk, enhanced email security, and improved IT efficiency by migrating from Proofpoint to Abnormal.

Educational Institution Replaces Proofpoint with Abnormal for Stronger Security & Efficiency

Abnormal outperforms Proofpoint by detecting and blocking sophisticated email attacks, leading a major beverage distributor to transition fully to Abnormal’s security metrics.

Liquor Distributor Replaces Proofpoint with Abnormal

Mimecast

Abnormal Security strengthens email security for a top-tier law firm, eliminating manual tuning, increasing automation, and blocking 480 advanced attacks per year missed by Mimecast​.

Leading Law Firm Replaces Mimecast with Abnormal, Stopping 480 Advanced Attacks Mimecast Had Missed

With Abnormal, a leading healthcare provider strengthens email security, eliminates missed attacks, and streamlines management.

Healthcare Provider Replaces Mimecast with Abnormal, Preventing $60,000 Vendor Fraud in POV

Head-to-Head Evaluation

A leading lending technology provider enhances email security with Abnormal, outperforming Avanan to block sophisticated attacks and streamline workflows.

Lending Platform Selects Abnormal Over Avanan to Strengthen Email Security

Abnormal empowers a credit union to stop spear phishing and BEC attacks, automating remediation and enhancing security.

Credit Union Displaces Avanan for Abnormal, Stopping Advanced Email Threats Cold

A leading professional sports organization revolutionizes email security with Abnormal, blocking advanced attacks, reducing operational burden, and achieving an estimated 514% ROI.

Professional Sports Organization Replaces Mimecast with Abnormal, Unlocking $245.7K in Annual Benefits

A Global Nonprofit replaces Mimecast with Abnormal, gaining superior threat protection, increased efficiency, and reduced risk.

Global Nonprofit Stops Email Threats with Abnormal: Saving Time, Reducing Risk, and Driving Operational Efficiency

An infrastructure retailer embraces Abnormal for its seamless automation and high efficacy, resolving challenges with Avanan's manual processes and journaling delays.

An Infrastructure Retailer Replaces Avanan with Abnormal, Saving IT Hours and Stopping Credential Phishing

A top fleet management company eliminates advanced email threats and account takeovers with Abnormal’s cutting-edge behavioral AI, delivering unmatched efficacy and operational efficiency.

Driving Email Security Forward: Leading Fleet Firm Replaces Avanan and Checkpoint with Abnormal Security

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Abnormal fortifies the email security of a global automotive retailer and transportation services provider, detecting threats Proofpoint missed while saving 105 SOC hours monthly.

Shifting into High Gear: Why a Fortune 500 Automotive Leader Chose Abnormal Over Proofpoint

Abnormal empowers a prominent healthcare provider to enhance email security while simplifying setup and improving end-user satisfaction.

Leading Healthcare Provider Replaces Avanan with Abnormal, Achieving Superior Threat Detection and Automation

Abnormal delivers unmatched email security for a global packaging company, outpacing Avanan with advanced detection, reliable performance, and effortless management.

Global Packaging Firm Replaces Avanan with Abnormal, Eliminating 10,000 Advanced Threats Annually

A Fortune 500 transportation and logistics leader blocked 6,754 attacks missed by Proofpoint, reclaimed 350 SOC hours per month, and streamlined inbox efficiency with Abnormal.

Accelerating Security: Why a Fortune 500 Transportation Leader Replaced Proofpoint with Abnormal

A leading environmental solutions provider fortifies its email defenses with Abnormal, surpassing Avanan’s offerings with innovative modules and unmatched protection.

Environmental Solutions Company Selects Abnormal Over Avanan for Comprehensive Email Security

A leading insurance provider enhances email security with Abnormal, addressing missed attacks, modernizing defenses, and preparing for future growth.

An Insurance Provider Selects Abnormal Over Avanan to Address Legacy Challenges

See how Abnormal's AI helped a Fortune 500 insurance provider detect 27,847 threats missed by Proofpoint and save 6,600+ hours in employee productivity.

Breaking Barriers: How Abnormal Revolutionized Email Security for a Fortune 500 Insurance Leader

“Abnormal saves us time, improves our security, and eliminates our need for a SEG. 

Switching to Abnormal allowed us to reallocate 60% of our former SEG budget to buy additional solutions to address our other security needs.”

Leading Agriculture and Consumer Company Replaces Proofpoint with Abnormal, Achieving 60% Cost Savings

A top infrastructure management firm secures its email environment and streamlines operations with Abnormal Security, overcoming advanced attacks bypassing Proofpoint.

Why We Won: Infrastructure Management Firm Replaces Proofpoint with Abnormal Security

Abnormal redefines email security for a global food manufacturer, delivering superior threat protection and operational efficiency over legacy solutions.

Global Food Manufacturer Replaces Darktrace with Abnormal, Eliminating 530 Advanced Attacks Monthly

After replacing Sophos and evaluating Darktrace, Proofpoint, and Mimecast in a competitive test, the regional financial institution selected Abnormal for its superior threat detection, seamless integration, and operational efficiency.

Regional Financial Institution Chooses Abnormal Over Sophos, Stopping 411 Advanced Attacks in 30 Days

A Fortune 500 packaging leader boosted threat detection 20x and saved 6,500+ hours annually by replacing its Proofpoint SEG with Abnormal’s AI-powered solution.

Fortune 500 Packaging Giant Boosts Threat Detection 20x with Abnormal, Replacing Proofpoint

"Abnormal provided a clear improvement over Proofpoint in both detection and cost savings. The transition was smooth, and the results speak for themselves."

10X Stronger Security: Fortune 1000 Manufacturer Upgrades to Abnormal Over Proofpoint

“Abnormal transformed our email security overnight—catching attacks our previous solution missed and freeing up hundreds of hours for our team. The difference in protection, productivity, and cost savings has been game-changing.”

2,600+ Hours Saved Monthly: Leading Mortgage Lender Switches to Abnormal from Proofpoint

A leading heavy machinery dealer freed up 255 SOC hours and bolstered protection across 17,000+ mailboxes by replacing Proofpoint with Abnormal.

Boosting Efficiency: Industrial Equipment Leader Gains 255 SOC Hours with Abnormal Over Proofpoint

"Abnormal analyzes the content of the email using many signals, including urgency, unusual sending patterns or behaviors, and other components not easily detected by humans. Abnormal was added as an additional layer of protection for its behavioral AI and ML approach and how it helps prevent attacks intended to exploit human vulnerability."

Proofpoint Fell Short: Why a Fortune 500 Insurer Chose Abnormal for Superior Threat Detection

A global healthcare provider detected 868 missed attacks, saving 13,000+ hours annually, and mitigated their supply chain risk by switching to Abnormal’s AI-native solution.

Multinational Healthcare Services Provider Replaces Proofpoint with Abnormal, Reducing Risk from 159 High-Risk Vendor Accounts

Abnormal helps a prominent commercial real estate group eliminate spam and graymail distractions, enhancing end-user productivity while blocking advanced threats missed by Mimecast.

Commercial Real Estate Firm Upgrades from Mimecast to Abnormal, Supercharging Email Security and Productivity

Leading University Replaces Mimecast with Abnormal, Stopping Thousands of Advanced Attacks Monthly

Abnormal boosts security and efficiency for a leading marketing firm, catching threats Mimecast missed and saving critical IT hours.

Global Marketing Firm Replaces Mimecast with Abnormal Security, Cutting Missed Threats by 70%

By switching to Abnormal, this government agency has decreased advanced attacks, optimized their SecOps efficiency, and significantly reduced end-user workload.

U.S. Government Agency Chooses Abnormal Over Mimecast, Reducing Threats and Enhancing Productivity

By switching to Abnormal, this global solar leader automated threat remediation, cut down security incidents by 80%, and saved 960 annual hours in manual email handling.

Solar Energy Company Replaces Mimecast with Abnormal Security, Achieving An Estimated 285% ROI and $1.1M in Annual Benefits

“We ultimately adopted Abnormal based on their ability to better protect our environment and save our security team a significant amount of time."

Top Commercial Real Estate Services Provider Switches from Mimecast to Abnormal, Blocking 7,500 Advanced Threats and Reducing Response Time

Abnormal enhances email security for a global investment firm by cutting false positives, catching missed threats, and streamlining management.

Global Investment Firm Enhances Threat Detection and Operational Efficiency with Abnormal, Replacing Darktrace

Abnormal provides robust email security for a major car dealership, significantly cutting missed attacks and false positives while automating threat response.

Leading Auto Dealership Blocks 1,294 Advanced Threats Monthly by Switching from Darktrace to Abnormal

The retailer fortifies email defenses and streamlines operations by switching to Abnormal, surpassing Darktrace's limitations.

Leading Luxury Retailer Replaces Darktrace with Abnormal, Supercharging Email Security and Cutting Threats

“We couldn’t see through the overwhelming amount of noise we were getting with Darktrace. Abnormal blew Darktrace out of the water when it came to detecting the attacks that matter.”

Global Furniture Retailer Replaces Darktrace with Abnormal, Detecting Over 44,000 Attacks

Abnormal strengthens email security for a global asset management firm, cutting missed attacks, false positives, and wasted IT hours.

Global Asset Management Firm Replaces Darktrace with Abnormal, Stopping 463 Advanced Attacks/Month

Abnormal enhances email security for a leading healthcare association, catching advanced threats and streamlining email security operations.

Healthcare Association Replaces Darktrace with Abnormal, Automating Threat Detection and Triage

Abnormal strengthens email security for a leading automotive company, reducing missed threats and enhancing vendor-related risk management.

Why Customers Choose Abnormal Over Competition

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