EigenQ vs Virtru

About Virtru

Virtru sells data security software that protects sensitive data shared through email, files, SaaS apps and mission partner environments. Virtru says its solutions integrate with existing workflows to enable granular policy and access control on data shared with others.^[1]

Virtru says the platform lets customers collaborate with internal and external teams while keeping full control and data sovereignty. Virtru also says attribute-based access controls (ABAC) allow granular decisions about who can access data, and when.

For email, Virtru says its email encryption integrates with Google Workspace and Microsoft Outlook. Virtru for Outlook lets users encrypt emails shared internally and externally from within Outlook. Virtru for Gmail offers an optional email blocking feature. When a user attempts to send an email or attachment that violates a blocking DLP rule, the email is blocked and the user receives a pop-up notification.^[1][6][7]

For files, Virtru Secure Share lets organizations set the maximum number of files in a single message, restrict individual file sizes and decide which file types are permitted for upload. Virtru Secure Share also lets teams send files and messages from group email addresses.^[11]

Virtru Collaborate is meant for ongoing external collaboration with partners, contractors and vendors, using secure workspaces. Virtru says Collaborate is built on Virtru's FedRAMP Moderate authorized, FIPS 140-2 validated architecture. External recipients verify their identity using their existing email address, and administrators manage permissions from the Control Center dashboard. Virtru says Collaborate works alongside Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint.^[10][12]

Virtru Data Protection Gateway can be used with Looker. Virtru says security rules automatically identify and encrypt sensitive information flowing in and out of Looker. Virtru also describes protecting data flowing through SaaS apps such as Zendesk or Salesforce.^[1][13]

For deployment, Virtru says the platform can be hosted in a self-managed, fully air-gapped, or VPC environment, and that a fully managed commercial cloud option is also supported.

Virtru says 6,100 customers use it for data security. It lists compliance areas including CJIS, CMMC, CUI, FERPA, GDPR, GLBA, HIPAA, ISO 27001 and ITAR. Virtru also says it undergoes regular independent third-party audits to validate and certify its compliance with FedRAMP, SOC2, and more.^{[1][6][8][9][10][12][13]}