Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption vs Virtru Data Security Platform

Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption detects sensitive information in email and attachments to help prevent data loss and automate compliance. Administrators can apply encryption policies at global, group, and user levels through LDAP and Active Directory integrations. Detection includes hundreds of built-in identifiers and dictionaries, with custom entries supported, and scans more than 300 file types by default. Policies can trigger encryption based on destination, sender, or message attributes; encryption can also act as a TLS fallback. Recipients can access protected messages through a web portal, mobile browser, or Outlook client. A centralized dashboard provides real-time statistics and trends, incident review, and actions on non-compliant messages. Proofpoint says Email DLP integrates with Unified DLP for shared configuration, detection, and remediation across email, cloud, applications, and endpoints. Listed compliance areas include PCI, SOX, GDPR, PII, and HIPAA. The service is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with cloud and hybrid deployment options. Proofpoint states that it uses HTTPS/TLS in transit and AES 256 encryption at rest, and undergoes an annual SOC 2 Type II audit. Pricing is on request; the product page offers a demo request, with no trial terms stated.

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.