Virtru Data Security Platform vs Virtru Email Encryption

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.

Virtru Email Encryption is a paid email security product for protecting messages and attachments. It runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Secure delivery uses links, recipient verification uses identity, messages can expire, and the listed attachment limit is 150. Outlook and Gmail integrations are available, along with administrator access controls.

Virtru was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. There is no free plan. Starter costs $119 a month, billed annually, for 5 users; Business costs $219 a month, billed annually, for 5 users; and Compliance costs $499 a month, billed annually, for 5 users. Enterprise is listed for organizations with over 50 employees, but its price is not provided.