Virtru Data Security Platform

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What it is

Virtru Data Security Platform protects sensitive data shared through email, files, SaaS applications, and mission-partner environments. Its controls remain with shared data beyond an organization’s perimeter, allowing users to revoke or expire access after sharing. Attribute-based access control applies policies using attributes tied to data and identities. Virtru says it encrypts data in transit and at rest with AES-256. The platform uses Trusted Data Format and supports Zero Trust Data Format and related metadata variations. Deployment can be on-premises, in a virtual private cloud, as managed SaaS, self-managed, or fully air-gapped. Listed integrations include Outlook, Exchange, Gmail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Windows, Confluence, and Zendesk. Detailed audit telemetry supports compliance work, while listed resources include FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, FIPS 140-3, and HIPAA. Starter costs $119 a month billed annually for five users; Business costs $219 a month billed annually for five users; Compliance costs $499 a month billed annually for five users.

Spec sheet

What it does: Virtru provides persistent, end-to-end encryption and access control for emails, files, applications and encryption keys.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Purpose: The platform protects sensitive data shared through email, files, SaaS applications, and mission partner environments.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Intended users: Virtru describes Starter as aimed at small businesses, Compliance at regulated industries and government contractors, and Enterprise at organizations with over 50 employees or advanced security needs.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Deployment: Virtru offers SaaS and self-managed deployments on premises or in a virtual private cloud.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Free plan: NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Integrations: Listed integrations include Gmail, Google Drive, Google Workspace CSE, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Google Vault, Zendesk, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Kustomer, Looker and Front.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Compliance: The Trust Center lists FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, FIPS 140-3, and HIPAA among its certifications and compliance resources.Read 29 Sep 2026 · trust.virtru.com
Support: The pricing page lists online assistance and says the Starter package includes online support; phone support and a designated customer success team appear in package comparison options.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Founded: Virtru says it was founded in November 2012.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Access controls: Attribute-based access control dynamically enforces policies using attributes on data and identities.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Attribute-based access control: The platform evaluates attributes on data and identity entitlements to grant or revoke access dynamically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Audit: Detailed audit telemetry for all events is described as supporting compliance obligations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Changelog example: The September 2026 customer-hosted Gateway release updated Java dependencies and base-image packages to address listed CVEs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.virtru.com
Company facts: LinkedIn lists Virtru as a privately held Washington, DC data-security software company founded in 2012 with 201–500 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Compliance claims: Virtru lists support for HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CJIS, FERPA, ITAR, NIST, CMMC, FedRAMP and PCI DSS obligations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Data Protection Gateway: The Gateway applies inbound and outbound encryption to email and files before they leave an organization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Developer tooling: Virtru advertises SDKs, secure data connectors, low-code processors and documentation for custom applications and data pipelines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Documentation depth: OpenTDF documentation includes tutorials, how-to guides, conceptual explanations, API references and generated OpenAPI and gRPC documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Email protection: Virtru encrypts Gmail and Outlook messages and attachments, with expiration dates, revocation and forwarding controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Encryption: Virtru states that it protects data in transit and at rest with AES-256 encryption.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Funding facts: Crunchbase lists Virtru as private, headquartered in Washington, DC, with eight funding rounds and 17 investors; its latest listed round is Series D.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Key sovereignty: Business and Enterprise packages can optionally host private encryption keys through Virtru Private Keystore.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Limit: cost and complexity: TechRadar says Virtru can be expensive and excessive for individuals or smaller businesses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: iOS reliability: An Apple App Store reviewer reports lost drafts, awkward multi-image attachment handling and keyboard display bugs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: recipient access: A TrustRadius reviewer reports that recipients sometimes have trouble obtaining the access code for protected email.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: recurring authentication: A TrustRadius reviewer lists periodic re-authentication as a drawback and also criticizes cost.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Open standard: The platform is built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) and supports Zero Trust Data Format (ZTDF) and TDF metadata variations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Open-source foundation: The commercial platform extends the open-source OpenTDF project and Trusted Data Format standard.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
OpenTDF licence: The public OpenTDF platform repository is licensed BSD-3-Clause-Clear and publishes Go, Java and JavaScript SDK repositories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Partner ecosystem: Listed technology partners include AWS WickrGov, Rocket.Chat, Pexip, Element, Mattermost, Glasswall, Ohalo, Cloudflare, and Amazon S3.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Persistent protection: Virtru says data protection travels with shared data inside and outside an organization’s perimeter.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Praise: integrations: TechRadar highlights Virtru's security credentials, large integration set and broad support options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Praise: security and support: TrustRadius reviewers praise Virtru's encryption protection and responsive support resources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: usability: TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as intuitive and say Gmail and Outlook encryption can be done with one click.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Public audit API: The Audit API exposes events at api.virtru.com/audit/api/v1/events and uses HMAC token authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.virtru.com
Rating on Apple App Store: 2.7 out of 5 from 65 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store: 3.9 out of 5 from 114 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2: 4.4 out of 5 from 588 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights: 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp: 4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play: 3.6 out of 5 from 88 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on TrustRadius: 9.5 out of 10 from 16 reviews and ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Revocation: Persistent controls allow users to revoke or expire access after data has been shared, regardless of its location.Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
SDK capabilities: The SDKs create and read TDF objects, authenticate with OIDC and bind attribute policies at encryption time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Secure file sharing: Virtru Secure Share supports encrypted external file exchange and integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Security certifications: Virtru's Trust Center lists FedRAMP Moderate, SOC 2 Type II and FIPS 140-3 validations or authorizations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trust.virtru.com
Self-hosted gateway requirements: The customer-hosted Gateway requires a 64-bit Linux host with at least 2 CPUs, 8 GB RAM and 60 GB disk.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.virtru.com
Support policy: Virtru supports only the latest product versions and does not backport patches to older versions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.virtru.com

Plans and prices

Starter $119 a month annually 5 users · Gmail and Outlook email protection · expiration and revocation · security rules · online support Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com

Business $219 a month annually 5 users · Starter features · encrypted file exchange · custom branding · SIEM audit data · Google Vault integration Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com

Compliance $499 a month annually 5 users · CMMC/FedRAMP/ITAR/PCI DSS features · FedRAMP Moderate authorization · secure collaboration storage · private key hosting · FIPS 140-3 encryption Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com

Compliance (CMMC / FedRAMP / ITAR / PCI DSS) $499 a month annually 5 users included · 450 GB pooled storage plus 75 GB per seat beyond the first five Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com

Enterprise Priced on request annually Organizations over 50 employees or needing advanced security · SaaS workflow integrations · optional Data Gateway · optional private keystore Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

Persistent controls can revoke or expire access
Uses AES-256 encryption
Supports on-premises and air-gapped deployment
Offers attribute-based access control
Lists many compliance resources

Limits

No free plan
Pricing is billed annually
Enterprise pricing is custom
Starter includes five users

Who it suits

Virtru suits organizations protecting shared data across email, files, applications, and partner environments. Starter is aimed at small businesses, while Compliance targets regulated industries and government contractors.

Verdict

Virtru focuses on persistent data protection, policy enforcement, encryption, and controlled deployment. Multiple paid packages cover small businesses through organizations with advanced security requirements.