CMMC Resources by Organization Type
Not all DoD contractors are created equal. The DIB includes a wide range of organizations, of all sizes, all tasked with safeguarding controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Resource Roundup
CMMC Data Security Resources
CMMC is finally here. Use these resources to better understand how Virtru protects CUI across multiple CMMC domains and controls.
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CMMC 101: CUI Security Essentials
These resources lay the groundwork for how Virtru supports CMMC compliance through FedRAMP-authorized, FIPS 140.2 validated encryption for CUI
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CMMC 2.0 Quick-Start Guide for Defense Contractors
An overview of CMMC and answers to frequently asked questions from the defense industrial base (DIB).
Virtru Shared Responsibility Matrix for CMMC 2.0
This matrix breaks down exactly how Virtru supports CMMC Level 2 compliance, down to the Practice ID, aligned with NIST SP 800-171.
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CMMC Is Taking Effect: What DoD Contractors Can Expect in 2025
Defining the CMMC levels and their requirements, plus compliance enforcement dates coming in 2025 and beyond.
CMMC Videos
Conversations with Virtru customers and CMMC experts on the emerging trends surrounding the standard.
CMMC Day One - A DIB Survival Guide
This conversation dives into the real challenges facing small businesses in the DIB as they navigate CMMC compliance. From the high costs of Microsoft GCC High to the complexities of meeting requirements, the discussion explores how to protect CUI without breaking the bank.
CMMC Compass: Final Updates to the Rule
Virtru's Andrew Lynch joins Axiotrop's Joe Devine to discuss key updates to the recently published CMMC rule, including timelines, effective strategies for managing CUI without disrupting workflows, and what to expect from the CMMC assessment process with C3PAOs.
In Defense of Your Data: Navigating CMMC Compliance in Google Workspace
Zach Walker, Founder & Managing Partner of ATX Defense, and Trevor Foskett, VP of Solutions Engineering at Virtru, break down how DIB organizations can use Google Workspace with end-to-end encryption to support data residency requirements and CMMC compliance.
The Complex Landscape of Data Security in Research Universities - A Discussion about Penn State
Virtru's Matt Howard and Nikita Shenoy delve into the high-stakes world of data security compliance in research universities. Prompted by a recent federal lawsuit against Penn State University for alleged non-compliance with data protection regulations, the two explore the real challenges faced by universities struggling to balance stringent security requirements with tight budgets.
Virtru Voice of the Customer: Charting Your Path for CMMC 2.0
As the DoD is raising the compliance stakes, various companies remain unsure of where to start in the assessment process. In this panel, Virtru joins experts from Coalfire Federal, Chertoff Group, and Summit Federal Services for insights.
Who Gives a $@*# About Privacy Enhanced Cloud Computing?
Virtru experts Andrew Lynch, Tony Rosales, and Trevor Foskett share their perspectives on the pros and cons of adopting privacy enhanced collaboration for business — covering issues like blind subpoenas and encryption key management.
Virtru Products for CMMC
Virtru's Data Security Platform is FedRAMP authorized and FIPS 140.2 validated, supporting strict compliance needs across environments.
Safely share large files too large for email. Exchange encrypted files from any browser while protecting CUI and governing file access with Virtru Secure Share. It supports person-to-person file sharing with granular audit and visibility, as well as integrates with Google Drive, Zendesk, and Confluence for stronger security inside your SaaS workflows.
Virtru provides client-side encryption and granular access controls for emails and attachments that need to be shared externally, including subcontractors, research partners, and other defense contractors.
Virtru's ease of use makes it stand out against competitors with cumbersome legacy interfaces, such as Preveil.
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With Virtru Private Keystore, you can store your encryption keys in the location of your choosing — on-premises or in a virtual private cloud. This provides stronger control and autonomy over your encrypted data and separates the location of your keys from the location of your CUI.
The Virtru Gateway runs invisibly in the background, making encryption seamless for users by encrypting data server-side before it leaves your organization. Senders and recipients can use their existing credentials, without needing to create any new accounts or passwords. Encrypted emails remain in the user's primary mailbox, without clunky legacy portals.
With technology built on the Virtru Data Security Platform, Virtru's products work better together. See the full suite of Virtru products on our Product Overview page, and explore how we support CMMC compliance.
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Higher Education: R1 Research Universities
Universities are hubs for collaboration, often intertwining multiple departments, projects, and even institutions. R1 universities have a specific set of needs for CMMC compliance, balancing CUI security and swift data sharing.
- Blog: One Tool, Two Schools: How Boise State & NC State Protect Their Data
- Blog: R1 Universities Meeting CMMC 2.0: Balancing Security and Innovation
- Case Study: From Police Cases to Patient Records: Virtru Helps Research University Manage Massive Risk Footprint
- Blog: Ohio State and Notre Dame Universities: Excelling in Football and Data Centric Security Both
- Blog: Leave the Antiquities to Academia: How Universities Can Graduate from Legacy File-Sharing
- Blog: Oversight to Insight: Learnings from the Penn State Compliance Lawsuit
- Case Study: “It’s Been a Game Changer for Us” — Why a Global Research University Deployed Virtru Domain-Wide
Small to Midsize DoD Contractors
For smaller organizations, CMMC can be expensive and resource-intensive. Thankfully, there are several cost-effective tools that can help these organizations make big strides toward compliance.
- Blog: Beyond Compliance Theater: Navigating the O365 vs. Google Workspace Battle in the Defense Industrial Base
- Blog: ITAR and CMMC 2.0 Compliance, Without the GCC High Price Tag
- Webinar Recap: CMMC 2.0 Title 32 Goes Live: A Reality Check from the Front Lines with ATX Defense
- Blog: CMMC 2.0 Compliance: Navigating Title 32 & Title 48 with Data-Centric Security
Systems Integrators and Prime Contractors
DoD Primes and SIs must act quickly to ensure their own teams, and their subcontractors, are protecting CUI in alignment with CMMC 2.0. For large organizations supporting the DIB, it's essential to maintain the secure flow of information externally and internally.
CMMC Success Stories
Hear directly from Virtru's CMMC customers — defense contractors, manufacturers, and R1 research universities.
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Master Electronics Strengthens CMMC Compliance with Virtru Encryption for Microsoft Outlook
"One of our banks, Chase, recommended Virtru to us. We went to review the tool, to see how the implementation in our environment would be, and it was straightforward. We started with Virtru over a year ago, and we just renewed our subscription.”
Head of Information Security
Master Electronics
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Global Engineering Firm Saves $1M by Selecting Virtru over Microsoft Office 365 GCC High for CMMC 2.0 and ITAR
“It's very rare that we get a vendor with this type of acumen and reputation… It was different. It was refreshing. You made my job easy. Usually what happens is, you bring in a security vendor or an encryption vendor, and someone loses. We're still trying to find out who the loser is. We haven't found that group yet. Everybody's a winner.”
Chief Security Officer
Engineering Firm
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Global Energy Innovator Strengthens ITAR Compliance With Support From Virtru Private Keystore
"The feedback from external collaborators has been very positive. Our external partners find Virtru easy and intuitive to use. Virtru Private Keystore ensures that our encryption keys are kept under our control, and this not only helps us maintain ITAR compliance, but provides an added layer of security and control over our sensitive data.”
Security Specialist
Energy Provider
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Exxelia Secures Intellectual Property According to ITAR & CMMC 2.0 Standards with Virtru
“In-house, we of course have to keep everything securely stored, both physically and electronically. Regarding communications with the outside world, we also have to keep that confidential, and this is where Virtru comes into play. Virtru helps us make sure that we keep emails containing confidential information properly encrypted and properly safe.”
Laurent Muller
IT Systems Manager
Exxelia
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From Critical Infrastructure to Product Design, A Global Manufacturing Company Protects its Global Footprint with Virtru
“Virtru’s Email Plugin and the Virtru Data Protection Gateway have given us the freedom to be able to exchange proprietary information securely, both within the U.S. and across our different business units.”
IT Leader
Manufacturing Company
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Master Electronics Strengthens CMMC Compliance with Virtru Encryption for Microsoft Outlook
"One of our banks, Chase, recommended Virtru to us. We went to review the tool, to see how the implementation in our environment would be, and it was straightforward. We started with Virtru over a year ago, and we just renewed our subscription.”
Head of Information Security
Master Electronics
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Global Engineering Firm Saves $1M by Selecting Virtru over Microsoft Office 365 GCC High for CMMC 2.0 and ITAR
“It's very rare that we get a vendor with this type of acumen and reputation… It was different. It was refreshing. You made my job easy. Usually what happens is, you bring in a security vendor or an encryption vendor, and someone loses. We're still trying to find out who the loser is. We haven't found that group yet. Everybody's a winner.”
Chief Security Officer
Engineering Firm
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Global Energy Innovator Strengthens ITAR Compliance With Support From Virtru Private Keystore
"The feedback from external collaborators has been very positive. Our external partners find Virtru easy and intuitive to use. Virtru Private Keystore ensures that our encryption keys are kept under our control, and this not only helps us maintain ITAR compliance, but provides an added layer of security and control over our sensitive data.”
Security Specialist
Energy Provider
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Exxelia Secures Intellectual Property According to ITAR & CMMC 2.0 Standards with Virtru
“In-house, we of course have to keep everything securely stored, both physically and electronically. Regarding communications with the outside world, we also have to keep that confidential, and this is where Virtru comes into play. Virtru helps us make sure that we keep emails containing confidential information properly encrypted and properly safe.”
Laurent Muller
IT Systems Manager
Exxelia
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From Critical Infrastructure to Product Design, A Global Manufacturing Company Protects its Global Footprint with Virtru
“Virtru’s Email Plugin and the Virtru Data Protection Gateway have given us the freedom to be able to exchange proprietary information securely, both within the U.S. and across our different business units.”
IT Leader
Manufacturing Company
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