A SAML authentication profile is configured on the Proofpoint Protection Server console. Which portals can be accessed using this configuration?

A SAML authentication profile configured directly on the Proofpoint Protection Server (PPS) is used to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for the two primary web interfaces hosted by the PPS appliance itself. These are the administrative management interface, referred to as the PPS Console, and the End User Web portal, which allows end-users to access their personal quarantine, manage safe/blocked senders lists, and control their filter settings. The configuration is localized to the PPS appliance and the services it directly provides.

B. End User Web and Email Continuity: Email Continuity is a cloud-based service, and its authentication is managed through the Proofpoint cloud platform, not the on-premise PPS SAML configuration.

C. TAP Dashboard and Cloud Threat Response: These are both cloud-native services. Access and authentication for them are configured and managed within the Proofpoint Cloud Administration Portal, separate from the on-premise PPS.

D. PPS Console and Cloud Admin: The Cloud Admin portal is the management interface for Proofpoint's cloud services. Its authentication settings are configured within the cloud platform, not on an on-premise PPS appliance.

1. Proofpoint Protection Server Administrator Guide: In the chapter on "User Management

" the section "Configuring SAML 2.0 Authentication" details the process of creating a SAML authentication profile. The guide specifies that this profile can be applied for two primary purposes: administrative access to the PPS console and authentication for the End User Web portal. It does not mention applicability to cloud-only services like TAP or Email Continuity. (Reference specific to PPS 8.x and later versions).

2. Proofpoint On-Demand Administrator's Guide: The documentation for configuring authentication for cloud services (TAP

TRAP

Email Continuity

etc.) is found in the cloud-specific guides. The section "Administration > User Management > Roles" outlines how to configure SAML for the cloud platform

which is a distinct process and location from the on-premise PPS console configuration. This separation confirms that the PPS SAML profile does not govern cloud portal access.