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Virtru Email Encryption Reviews & Product Details

Susan C.
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

This software is so easy to install and use. It's absolutely perfect for Gmail. One click of a button secures any email message, and the recipient doesn't have to have any special software to open it on the receiving end, either! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

I can't really think of any downsides. We love this software! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

We operate a HIPAA-related business with distributed staff, so private health and client information is exchanged electronically every day, including court filings and medical/financial records. Having an easy to use and problem-free software plug-in for our email is invaluable to us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Virtru Email Encryption Overview

What is Virtru Email Encryption?

Secure data directly from your inbox with Virtru. Users can easily encrypt emails and attachments with just one click, protecting sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII), intellectual property, and other regulated information. Seamlessly integrating with platforms like Gmail and Microsoft Outlook, Virtru empowers organizations to meet compliance requirements for HIPAA, GDPR, CJIS, CMMC 2.0, ITAR and other data privacy regulations, without disrupting existing workflows. Virtru provides full control over email content even after it’s been sent. Users can set expiration dates, revoke access, and track where emails are shared, ensuring total visibility and control over sensitive information. With granular access control and audit trails, Virtru simplifies data protection for enterprises and small businesses alike. Ideal for industries such as healthcare, financial services, government, and education, Virtru empowers your teams to confidently share sensitive information without sacrificing security.

Virtru Email Encryption Details
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Product Description

Virtru puts you in charge of how your digital information is shared. Combining control, convenience, and simplicity, Virtru makes it easy to keep your private communications private.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

The top reason our customers choose Virtru is ease of use. Unlike clunky, portal-based data security solutions, Virtru integrates seamlessly within the email clients and apps you already use every day. Virtru is remarkably easy for users, recipients, and admins alike: Recipients don't need to create any new passwords or install any software to access Virtru-protected information that's been shared with them. All they need to do is authenticate with their existing email credentials.

Along with award-winning ease of use, Virtru still delivers military-grade data security to support the world's toughest compliance requirements like CJIS, ITAR, CMMC, and NIST/DFARS frameworks. Virtru is trusted by 6,700 global customers, including some of the world's largest banks and telecom companies, as well as federal government agencies and the intelligence community.


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Virtru
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Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Washington, DC
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@virtruprivacy
1,929 Twitter followers
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183 employees on LinkedIn®

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Recent Virtru Email Encryption Reviews

Rachel Underwood D.
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Rachel Underwood D.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Executive"
I like that it protects me from maliscious intent
Ashley Burns D.
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Ashley Burns D.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Great for Work"
My most liked feature of Virtru Email Encryption is its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with existing email platforms like Gmail a...
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4.5 out of 5
"Generally very positive."
It is straightforward and easy to use, plus adding a layer of security.
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Virtru Email Encryption Media

Virtru Email Encryption Demo - Virtru for Gmail: Client-Side Encryption Made Simple
Virtru is deployed as a Chrome Extension to provide end-to-end encryption and granular access control to sensitive information shared via Gmail. Users can add watermarks, set expiration dates, disable forwarding, and revoke access any time.
Virtru Email Encryption Demo - Virtru for Outlook: Microsoft 365 Email Encryption
Easy-to-use encryption for emails and files shared via Microsoft Outlook, supporting compliance with CJIS, ITAR, CMMC, and many more.
Virtru Email Encryption Demo - Virtru Control Center
Admins and users can track exactly who has accessed their shared data, and when. They can also change access permissions and revoke access any time.
Virtru Email Encryption Demo - Virtru Secure Share: Encrypted File Exchange
Virtru Secure Share allows you to send and collect large files up to 15 GB, all protected with Virtru's end-to-end encryption. This easy platform is ideal for ad-hoc exchanges of sensitive data with external partners.
Virtru Email Encryption Demo - Easy-to-Use, Fine-Grained Access Control
Take a data-centric security approach by allowing your users to make smarter decisions about the data they share. Apply granular access controls depending on what data is being shared, and with whom.
Virtru Email Encryption Demo - Virtru's Easy Recipient Experience
Virtru-protected emails are easy for your recipients to access with their existing credentials: They simply authenticate with their existing Google or Microsoft credentials, and they can access the secure data shared with them.
Learn how Virtru works to protect the sensitive data flowing through your everyday business apps.
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Learn how Virtru works to protect the sensitive data flowing through your everyday business apps.
Play Virtru Email Encryption Video
Discover how you can use Google Workspace while shielding your sensitive data from Google, leveraging the Virtru Private Keystore for Google Client-Side Encryption (CSE).
Play Virtru Email Encryption Video
Discover how you can use Google Workspace while shielding your sensitive data from Google, leveraging the Virtru Private Keystore for Google Client-Side Encryption (CSE).
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Virtru Email Encryption Pros and Cons

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Juliette S.
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Family Specialist
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

Virtu has been helpful with securing our information as well as the information of our clients. There have been so many articles about hackers and leaks from big companies where personal info is compromised but with Virtu, we feel confident to email sensitive materials. It has been quick to start, easy to use, and working how it is needed so far. Have not needed to contact customer support, which has been great. Personally, I impliment Virtu in 95% of emails sent or received. Simple to use, easy to resolve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

At this time, we have not run into issues with Virtu, as far as I know. The only thing that has come up is when sending emails to outside recipients, there have been a couple of instances where they were unable to read the encripted information. Resending isn't a big hassle but can be an inconvinience at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

HIPAA compliance is the main reason we are using Virtru. Emails must be encripted to secure private information, not only for the users, but also for our clients and partners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kelly S.
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

I love that I can manage all of the encrypted emails within my organization by accessing one portal and being able to see if the encrypted emails have attachments or if they have been opened by the recipient.

Review UPDATE:

We had Virtru for along time, but started having issues where people couldn't open legit emails that were sent to a group. We also had problems with multiple users where the email wouldn't go out, we had to involve support and sometimes even they couldn't fix it. We switched to Paubox instead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

Sometimes the chrome extension has a few issues and the encrypted emails don't work as expected, but that is few and far between. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

Confirming that all sensitive emails are encrypted and safe. Yeah sometimes if you "forget" to toggle the encryption to on, something could go out without proper encryption Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Ashley Burns D.
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

My most liked feature of Virtru Email Encryption is its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with existing email platforms like Gmail and Outlook, allowing for easy encryption of sensitive information without requiring complex setup or extensive user training, while still providing robust end-to-end encryption and advanced compliance features for sensitive data protection Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

What I most disliked about Virtru Email Encryption include its potentially complex user interface, which can be frustrating for both senders and recipients, occasional lagging or non-functionality, and the relatively high cost compared to other email encryption services, leading to some users considering it overpriced for their needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

Virtru Email Encryption primarily solves the problem of securely sharing sensitive information through email by providing end-to-end encryption, allowing users to send and receive encrypted messages and attachments directly within their inbox without requiring recipients to download additional software or create passwords, thus protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access while meeting compliance requirements with ease Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Paige R.
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Money Adviser
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

Virtue is really helpful for when I have to send private information to my clients. It allows the data to be sent securely, and means that we don't have any confidentiality issues. It's easy to use, and is all you have to do is add it to your extentions and can press a button to use virtue, simple. I use it daily in my workplace and any issues, customer support have been amazing to help. It's easy to impliment in the workplace and has a number of features. It's easy to intergrate it into our workplace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

I don't think there's any downsides, other than sometimes clients can struggle to open up virtue messages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's solving the issue of breach of data protection if there are any issues with that. It benefits our organisation because our data needs to be protected at all times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matthew L.
ML
IT Specialist
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

Virtu provides protection against bad actors. It safeguards sensitive information shared files and emails by offering end-to-end encryption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

The only thing I dislike about Virtru is sometimes doesn't sync correctly leaving staff members not being able open emails from other employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

The issue you're facing is a serious one: staff members accidentally sending HIPAA-sensitive information without proper protection. This can lead to data breaches, regulatory violations, and potentially harm to patients or clients. On top of that, there's a growing need for secure, mobile-friendly solutions that allow staff to send protected emails while on the go. This makes it clear that ensuring the security of sensitive data, no matter where or how it’s shared, is critical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jim O.
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Residential Program Case Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

I use Virtru Email Encryption daily to maintain client cofidentiality. Its fuctionality is efficient and user-friendly. It was easy to install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

Sending encrypted email to providers outside of the organization is often slow and difficult on the recieving end. They report being caught in a buffering loop for long periods, even days. Both internally and externally, email attachments often require a second authentification which is time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

Virtru helps ensure client confidentiality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

Virtru makes it easy for my to toggle the encryption level of emails being sent to the patients I work with. I really appreciate the pre-poulated message that is included with each encrypted message sent, instructing the recipient to verify their email address. One less thing to worry about! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

It would be nice to have a secondary way of receipients verifying their identy, perhaps a secure one-time use code. I have run into trouble with patients who do not remember their own email acoount passwords, and therefore cannot open my messages to them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

My company uses Virtru to assist with HiPAA compliant message from providers to patients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pascal L.
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Physician Assistant or Medical provider
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

It does not require going to settings and is very straight forward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

When using a cell phone to look at emails, it sends you to their website to unlock a message. ( which is due to not having the extension or app on the phone, so that makes sense) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

HIPAA compliant emails so it makes it easier to discuss between medical providers and staff Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amy H.
AH
Director of Finance
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

Since the transition with Virtru it has been easy to train staff on sending encrypted emails. We work with a lot of families and school districts and need to make sure that we are keeping their information confidential. The implementation was very easy to do and customer support was available for any questions that we had. We use this platform on a daily basis and was easy to intergrate into our email system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

The only issue that we are having is that employees are sending emails through Virtru all the time vs. the emails that are data sensitive. It's a feature that we need to address with our staff to know when they should be selecting to send their email through Virtru. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

Virtru is helping us train staff to sending PIR information encrypted vs. just sending it through email. With cyber security on the high rise we need to make sure that we are keeping our clients information as confidential as we can. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Haley H.
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Clinician
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Virtru Email Encryption?

It has been easy to use for sending information in a secure and private way. I love the ability to use it easily with patients and providers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Virtru Email Encryption?

Only disadvantage is having to have patients click to see information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Virtru Email Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solves some security concerns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.