US cybersecurity firm Proofpoint opens European headquarters in Cork

New office aims to employ more than 250 employees by 2025, with its Cork site being hailed as critical to the firm's international growth

Proofpoint currently has over 4,500 employees globally with over 100 people already in in Cork.

US cybersecurity and compliance firm Proofpoint has officially opened its European headquarters in Cork, announcing plans to employ more than 250 people in the next two years.

The company's arrival has been hailed as a major boost for Cork, with its new office set to house key functions for the business including engineering, research and development, customer support, finance and marketing.