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Virtru Data Security Platform
Virtru Data Security Platform · Washington, D.C., United States · founded 2012
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, including revocation or expiration after sharing. Attribute-based access control applies policies using data and identity attributes, while Virtru says AES-256 protects information in transit and at rest. The platform uses Trusted Data Format and supports Zero Trust Data Format and TDF metadata variations. Deployment options include on-premises, virtual private cloud, managed SaaS, self-managed, and fully air-gapped environments. Integrations include Outlook, Gmail, Exchange, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Windows, Confluence, and Zendesk. Compliance resources list FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, FIPS 140-3, and HIPAA. Starter costs $119 a month billed annually for five users; Business is $219 a month billed annually for five users.
For and against
For
- Persistent access controls after sharing
- AES-256 encryption stated
- On-premises and air-gapped deployment
- Many application integrations
- Compliance resources and audit telemetry
Against
- No free plan
- Starter and Business require annual billing
- Paid plans include five users initially
The verdict
Virtru combines persistent policy controls, encryption, multiple deployment models, and broad integrations. Plan selection depends on organization size, regulatory needs, deployment preference, and custom support requirements.
Who it suits
Virtru suits organizations protecting shared data across email, files, applications, and partner environments. Starter targets small businesses, while Compliance and Enterprise address regulated, government, larger, or advanced-security needs.
Plans and prices
Starter
5 users · Gmail and Outlook email protection · expiration and revocation · security rules
Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Business
5 users · Starter features · encrypted file exchange · custom branding
Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Compliance
5 users · CMMC/FedRAMP/ITAR/PCI DSS features · FedRAMP Moderate authorization · secure collaboration storage
Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
Compliance (CMMC / FedRAMP / ITAR / PCI DSS)
5 users included · 450 GB pooled storage plus 75 GB per seat beyond the first five
Read 29 Sep 2026 · virtru.com
Enterprise
Organizations over 50 employees or needing advanced security · SaaS workflow integrations · optional Data Gateway · optional private keystore
Read 15 Oct 2026 · virtru.com
On the record
- Access controls
- Attribute-based access control dynamically enforces policies using attributes on data and identities.virtru.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Attribute-based access control
- The platform evaluates attributes on data and identity entitlements to grant or revoke access dynamically.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audit
- Detailed audit telemetry for all events is described as supporting compliance obligations.virtru.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Changelog example
- The September 2026 customer-hosted Gateway release updated Java dependencies and base-image packages to address listed CVEs.support.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists Virtru as a privately held Washington, DC data-security software company founded in 2012 with 201–500 employees.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The Trust Center lists FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, FIPS 140-3, and HIPAA among its certifications and compliance resources.trust.virtru.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Compliance claims
- Virtru lists support for HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CJIS, FERPA, ITAR, NIST, CMMC, FedRAMP and PCI DSS obligations.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data Protection Gateway
- The Gateway applies inbound and outbound encryption to email and files before they leave an organization.techradar.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Virtru offers SaaS and self-managed deployments on premises or in a virtual private cloud.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Developer tooling
- Virtru advertises SDKs, secure data connectors, low-code processors and documentation for custom applications and data pipelines.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- OpenTDF documentation includes tutorials, how-to guides, conceptual explanations, API references and generated OpenAPI and gRPC documentation.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Email protection
- Virtru encrypts Gmail and Outlook messages and attachments, with expiration dates, revocation and forwarding controls.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Virtru states that it protects data in transit and at rest with AES-256 encryption.virtru.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- 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.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Gmail, Google Drive, Google Workspace CSE, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Google Vault, Zendesk, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Kustomer, Looker and Front.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- 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.virtru.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Key sovereignty
- Business and Enterprise packages can optionally host private encryption keys through Virtru Private Keystore.virtru.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: cost and complexity
- TechRadar says Virtru can be expensive and excessive for individuals or smaller businesses.techradar.com · read 15 Oct 2026
