Case Study: HomeBanc achieves automated email encryption and eliminates spam, spoofing, and email-based threats with Proofpoint

Bank Automates Encryption and Gains Comprehensive Cyber Protection

HomeBanc, a Tampa‑based retail bank with 13 branches, faced persistent email security problems: high volumes of spam and spoofed messages, a cumbersome Zix encryption process that required support tickets and lengthy rule changes, and exposure from third‑party file sharing. The CIO needed an automated, reliable way to protect sensitive customer data and stop email‑based threats without draining IT time.

The bank deployed Proofpoint Enterprise Protection, Targeted Attack Protection (URL and Attachment Defense), Email Encryption, Email DLP and Secure Share. The unified solution automated encryption, eliminated spam and spoofing, sandboxed malicious attachments and rewrote dangerous URLs, and let IT quickly adjust policies—resulting in reclaimed staff time, no outages since deployment, and a significantly stronger security posture.

HomeBanc

Brian Sardino

Chief Information Officer