Virtru Company Research Report



Company Overview



Name


Virtru

Mission


Empower information sharing while enforcing data security.

Foundation and Founders


No information is available.

Key People


  • John Ackerly - Co-Founder and CEO

  • Will Ackerly - Co-Founder and CTO

  • Mishi Choudhary - SVP and General Counsel

  • Conley Henderson McIntyre - VP, People

  • Matt Howard - SVP & Chief Marketing Officer

  • Carrick Longley - SVP, Global Public Sector

  • Mike Morper - SVP, Product Marketing

  • Dana Morris - SVP, Product & Engineering

  • Will Peppo - SVP, Analytics and Customer Success

  • Bill Smith - Chief Sales Officer

  • Shannon Vaughn - General Manager, Virtru Federal


Headquarters


1801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20006

Number of Employees


No information is available.

Revenue


No information is available.

Notable Attributes


Known for providing data-centric security solutions of military-grade encryption in a seamless and easy-to-use manner, enabling businesses and organizations to share sensitive information securely and effortlessly.

Products



Gmail Encryption



Description


A one-click email plugin integrating natively within the Gmail interface to protect sensitive information.

Key Features


  • Client-Side Encryption

  • End-to-End Encryption

  • Revocation and Expiration Control

  • Disabling Forwarding


Outlook Encryption



Description


A client-side encryption tool for Microsoft Outlook on both desktop and Microsoft 365, providing seamless email protection.

Key Features


  • Client-Side Encryption

  • End-to-End Encryption

  • Revocation and Expiration Control

  • Disabling Forwarding


Virtru Secure Share



Description


Enables secure file sharing and collection of large, sensitive documents via a browser-based platform.

Key Features


  • End-to-End Encryption

  • Set Expiration Dates and Revoke Access

  • Watermarking and Disable Sharing

  • Full Data Visibility and Control


Google Drive Encryption



Description


Protect files stored in Google Drive, ensuring data remains secure and private.

Key Features


  • Encrypts Google Drive Files upon Upload

  • Persistent Protection with Access Controls

  • Secure Collaboration and Data Sovereignty


Data Protection Gateway



Description


Automatically encrypt sensitive data in emails and SaaS applications, ensuring compliance and minimizing data breaches.

Key Features


  • Automation of Encryption Workflows

  • Secure SaaS Application Integration

  • Granular Access Control

  • Advanced Analytics


Virtru Private Keystore



Description


Gives organizations the ability to host their own encryption keys, ensuring total data control and privacy.

Key Features


  • Encryption Key Management

  • Persistent Access Control

  • Data Sovereignty and Residency Support

  • Support for Google Workspace CSE and Gmail S/MIME


Recent Developments



New Products Launched


  • Virtru Secure Share for Google Drive: Enhances data protection for external collaboration by enabling encrypted sharing of Google Drive files.

  • Virtru Secure Share for Zendesk: Customizable brand integration for Zendesk sharing.


New Features Added to Existing Products


  • Virtru Secure Share: Allows users to add and remove recipients after sharing, and provides a fresh look with an updated user interface.

  • Outlook: Access shared Outlook mailboxes using Single Sign-On (SSO).


Partnerships


  • Google Cloud: Virtru migrated its SaaS applications from Amazon Web Services to Google Cloud to enhance security and bring data-centric security solutions to Google customers.

  • French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI): Achieved CSPN First Level Security Certification.


Certifications and Compliance


  • SOC 2: Complies with the Service Organization Control Type 2 framework for safeguarding customer data.

  • FedRAMP: Authorized at the moderate impact level.

  • FIPS 140-2: Validated modules for cryptographic standards.

  • G-Cloud 13 Framework (UK): Approved as a supplier for cloud hosting, software, and support services to the public sector.





By leveraging their products ranging from secure email and file encryption to automated data protection gateways and encryption key management, Virtru positions itself as a robust provider of data security solutions suitable for enterprises, small businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. The company's emphasis on ease of use, compliance, and granular data control aims to empower organizations to both protect and share their sensitive information securely and efficiently.