Collaborate Disseminate
One of the primary concerns regarding data privacy is the potential for breaches and unauthorized access. Whether it’s financial records, medical histories, or personal communications, individuals have a right to control who can access their data… Continue reading Securing privacy in the face of expanding data volumes
At its core, encryption involves the use of algorithms, mathematical functions that manipulate data into a seemingly random and indecipherable form. This encoded information, referred to as ciphertext, can only be converted back into its original, mean… Continue reading Preserving privacy through advanced encryption techniques
In this Help Net Security video, Dana Morris, SVP Product and Engineering at Virtru, talks about privacy-preserving cryptography. He provides an introduction to data encryption techniques, the key exchange problem, discusses the need for crypto-agility… Continue reading Breaking down data encryption techniques aimed at improving data privacy
Virtru announced the addition of two executives charged with advancing the open Trusted Data Platform and further accelerating the adoption of data encryption solutions for secure collaboration – which has more than doubled since March. Dana Morris, Vi… Continue reading Virtru expands executive team with the appointment of Dana Morris and Will Peppo
Joint Solution Combines Seamless, End-to-End Encryption with Advanced Cloud Email Security WASHINGTON and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 11, 2020 — Virtru, the new standard in data protection, and Area 1 Security, the first and only preemptive email … Continue reading Virtru and Area 1 Security Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Cloud Email Protection
Virtru, the new standard in data protection, announced the appointment of Google’s former Head of Cloud ISV Partnerships, Renaud Perrier, as Senior Vice President of International Business Development and Operations. Based in Paris, Perrier is charged … Continue reading Renaud Perrier joins Virtru as Sr VP of International Business Development and Operations
Virtru, a leading data protection platform provider that stands at the intersection of security and privacy, announced at Black Hat USA 2019 the Virtru Developer Hub, a single development portal to integrate data protection capabilities and ensure the … Continue reading Virtru Developer Hub integrates data protection capabilities and ensures privacy of sensitive data
The security industry has more than its fair share of buzzwords and gimmicks. End-to-end encryption is not one of them. The recent discovery of a vulnerability in WhatsApp has instigated discussions and spawned hot takes surrounding spyware and export controls, with some declaring that end-to-end encryption is ineffective. With this particular vulnerability, spyware created by the NSO Group could be uploaded onto a phone through a series of malicious data packets sent via VoIP calls. This enabled access to the content and data on a targeted phone. While this particular vulnerability may prompt concerns over WhatsApp’s overall security (a patch has since been released), it does not negate the value of end-to-end encryption. Furthermore, the current negativity toward encryption perpetuates misinformation and provides fodder for governments seeking to undermine security and privacy across the globe. Yes, end-to-end encryption alone is not sufficient for complete security and privacy across every attack […]
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Given the unprecedented rate of technological change, the dizzying news cycle, and an always-on social media mentality, it may be surprising to learn that when it comes to security and privacy we are actually deep in a rut. Faced with seemingly daily n… Continue reading Debunking conventional wisdom to get out of the security and privacy rut
CloudM has announced a partnership between its CloudMigrator product, and Virtru. CloudMigrator + Virtru will deliver a migration solution for businesses that demand regulatory compliance and protection of confidential information. CloudMigrator enable… Continue reading CloudMigrator and Virtru partnership offers the way to move data to the cloud