# Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection

> M365 email security, backup and compliance suite from Hornetsecurity, part of Proofpoint, quote-only.

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is a Microsoft 365 security suite from Hornetsecurity, part of Proofpoint since December 2025, combining email filtering, backup and archiving, and compliance tools across four tiers. Pricing is not published; MSPs request a quote or trial rather than seeing a rate card. Listing updated 6 September 2026. Checked by MSP Software 5 September 2026.

- Page: https://mspsoftware.net/software/hornetsecurity-365-total-protection
- Vendor: Hornetsecurity, https://mspsoftware.net/vendors/hornetsecurity, website https://www.hornetsecurity.com/en/services/365-total-protection/
- Categories: Email security (primary), Security awareness and phishing simulation, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup
- Free trial: yes. Free version: no.
- Deployment: cloud. Platforms: web. HQ: Germany. Founded: 2007.
- Support: email, phone, 24/7, help desk and knowledge base. Training: documentation, videos and webinars.

## From the vendor

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is a Microsoft 365 security suite from Hornetsecurity, a Proofpoint company, for MSPs and businesses that want email filtering, backup and compliance in one product rather than several point tools. It covers spam and malware filtering, phishing and business email compromise detection, attachment sandboxing and one-click quarantine release on the email security side; a Microsoft 365 backup covering mailboxes, Teams chats, OneDrive and SharePoint with configurable retention and version history; and email archiving plus DMARC, DKIM and SPF controls and a policy-based compliance filter for regulatory needs such as GDPR. It suits managed service providers running many Microsoft 365 tenants, since Hornetsecurity's 365 Multi Tenant Manager and a centralised console let a partner apply security baselines and monitor compliance across client tenants from one place, and its channel is built around more than 12,000 MSP and reseller partners rather than direct-only sales. The product is sold in four tiers, from a foundation email security plan up to a bundle that adds unlimited-storage Microsoft 365 backup, security awareness training and AI-based recipient validation, but Hornetsecurity does not publish a price for any tier on its own site (checked September 2026); an MSP has to request a quote or trial through a partner or the vendor directly to see a figure. A free trial is available, and there is no free version for ongoing use. Hornetsecurity also sells Microsoft 365 backup on its own as 365 Total Backup, so an MSP that only needs backup and not the email security layer does not have to buy the combined suite. Hornetsecurity is a German company, with its CEO a founder of the business since 2007, that Proofpoint completed acquiring on 8 December 2025 for a reported 1.8 billion dollars; Hornetsecurity continues to operate as a Proofpoint business unit under its own brand and leadership, aimed specifically at MSPs and SMBs. MSPs already using Proofpoint Essentials, or evaluating a switch, should ask how the two product lines are positioned relative to each other now they share an owner, and should get an exact per-mailbox or per-user price and confirm which of the four tiers actually includes backup and awareness training before comparing the total cost against a Microsoft Defender for Office 365 plus separate backup setup.

## Our take

365 Total Protection suits an MSP that wants email security, Microsoft 365 backup and archiving from one vendor rather than stitching together separate tools, particularly one already managing many M365 tenants through Hornetsecurity's multi-tenant console. Because pricing is quote-only, get an exact per-mailbox price and confirm which of the four tiers actually includes backup and security awareness training before comparing it against Microsoft Defender for Office 365 with a separate backup tool, or against Proofpoint Essentials, now a sibling product under the same owner. If you only need Microsoft 365 backup, ask about 365 Total Backup on its own rather than buying the full suite. Take the free trial before committing, and ask a partner how support and roadmaps are changing now Hornetsecurity is a Proofpoint business unit.

## Pricing

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection does not publish a list price.

## Features

| Feature | Supported | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phishing and malware filtering | yes | Spam and malware filtering plus phishing and business email compromise detection are core to the product. |
| Spoofing and impersonation protection | yes | AI Recipient Validation and business email compromise detection are part of the suite. |
| Email continuity | yes | Plan 2 and above add business continuity for email. |
| Archiving | yes | Email archiving is included from Plan 2 upward. |
| Security awareness training bundle | yes | Security awareness training is bundled into the top Plan 4 tier. |
| DMARC monitoring | yes | DMARC, DKIM and SPF controls are part of its governance and risk features. |
| Attachment sandboxing | yes | Attachment sandboxing is listed among the core email security features. |
| Data loss prevention | yes | A policy-based compliance filter applies rules to inbound and outbound content and attachments. |
| Email encryption | yes | Email encryption is included from the entry Plan 1 tier. |
| Microsoft 365 integration | yes | Built specifically to protect and back up Microsoft 365 tenants. |
| Self-service quarantine | yes | Spam report emails offer one-click release of quarantined messages. |
| Phishing simulation campaigns | yes | An AI-powered spear-phishing engine runs simulations of varying difficulty. |
| Training content library | yes | E-learning content is delivered through a user panel with central access to courses. |
| Automated remediation training | yes | Training is automatically tailored to each employee and intensifies for those needing more practice. |
| Multi-language content | yes | Learning content is available in multiple languages through the user panel. |
| Microsoft 365 and Google user sync | yes | The service integrates with Microsoft 365 for streamlined user management. |
| Gamification | yes | The user panel uses a gamification approach to motivate employees. |
| Campaign scheduling automation | yes | Attack simulations run automatically and the Employee Security Index continuously drives new training. |
| Microsoft 365 mail backup | yes | Backs up mailboxes including in-place archive mailboxes. |
| SharePoint and OneDrive backup | yes | Backs up OneDrive for Business accounts and SharePoint document libraries. |
| Microsoft Teams backup | yes | Backs up Microsoft Teams chats. |
| Google Workspace backup | no | The suite is Microsoft 365 only; no Google Workspace backup is documented. |
| Granular restore | yes | Versioning lets an admin restore any historical version of an item. |
| Multi-tenant console | yes | 365 Multi Tenant Manager and a centralised console are built for MSPs managing many client tenants. |

## Integrations

- Microsoft 365, https://www.hornetsecurity.com/en/services/365-total-protection/
- Microsoft Entra ID, https://mspsoftware.net/software/microsoft-entra-id

## Alternatives

- Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Microsoft 365 email security against phishing and malware, priced per user per month. https://mspsoftware.net/software/defender-for-office-365. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/defender-for-office-365-vs-hornetsecurity-365-total-protection
- Sophos Email: Cloud email security for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace with post-delivery remediation. https://mspsoftware.net/software/sophos-email
- SpamTitan: Cloud and on-premises email security blocking phishing and malware, priced per user from $1.26 per month. https://mspsoftware.net/software/spamtitan. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/hornetsecurity-365-total-protection-vs-spamtitan
- Proofpoint 365 Total Protection: Microsoft 365 security and backup suite for small businesses, quoted through MSPs. https://mspsoftware.net/software/proofpoint-essentials

## FAQ

### How much does Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection cost?

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection does not publish a list price. No MSP price reports have been approved yet.

### Does Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection offer a free trial?

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection offers a free trial. There is no free version.

### What does Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection integrate with?

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection lists integrations with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID.

### Is Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection cloud or on-premises?

Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection is cloud-hosted; there is no on-premises version.

### Who is Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection for?

MSPs report using Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection at sizes of 6-15, 16-50 and 51-200 technicians.

### Is Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection priced per mailbox?

Hornetsecurity does not publish a price for 365 Total Protection on its own site as of September 2026; all four tiers are quote-only, and an MSP must request a quote or trial through Hornetsecurity or a partner to see a figure. Once quoted, licensing is typically arranged per mailbox or user through the partner channel, but Hornetsecurity's own pages do not state a public rate card.

### Can I buy Microsoft 365 backup from Hornetsecurity without the email security features?

Yes, Hornetsecurity sells Microsoft 365 backup on its own as 365 Total Backup, covering mailboxes, Teams chats, OneDrive, SharePoint and Entra ID users and groups for a single all-inclusive fee. An MSP that only needs backup does not have to buy the combined 365 Total Protection suite, though the suite bundles backup with email security, archiving and compliance tools for a broader Microsoft 365 protection need.

### Is Hornetsecurity now owned by Proofpoint?

Yes, Proofpoint completed its acquisition of Hornetsecurity on 8 December 2025 in a deal reported at 1.8 billion dollars. Hornetsecurity continues to operate as a dedicated Proofpoint business unit under its existing brand and leadership team, focused on MSPs and SMBs, so 365 Total Protection is now sold by a Proofpoint-owned company rather than an independent vendor.

### Does 365 Total Protection include security awareness training?

365 Total Protection includes security awareness training only in its top tier, Plan 4, alongside permission management and AI-based features; the three lower tiers cover email security, archiving and Microsoft 365 backup without the awareness module. An MSP that wants phishing simulation and training for a client on a lower tier would need to add Hornetsecurity's Security Awareness Service separately or upgrade to Plan 4.

### Can I trial 365 Total Protection before buying?

Yes, Hornetsecurity offers a free trial of 365 Total Protection that can be requested directly from its site, which is useful given that pricing is not published and only available on request. There is no free version for ongoing use once a trial ends; going live requires a paid subscription at one of the four tiers.