Ben Baez
Application Administrator
If you're evaluating email security vendors, you might be considering portal-based providers like Zix. In this guide, we'll break down some of the key differences between Virtru and portal solutions like Webroot, powered by Zix.
The most noticeable difference is that Virtru's user experience is simple for senders and recipients, and that Virtru integrates seamlessly with the apps your teams already use every day.
With Virtru, you can:
Apply one-click encryption to emails and files shared through Gmail and Outlook (without leaving those applications).
Enable collaboration without portals, new accounts, or passwords. You want recipients to be able to easily access the information that's been shared with them — without friction, and without having to contact support. Virtru makes data sharing simple for everyone.
Provide a user-friendly experience for both internal users and external recipients — recipients don't need to install any software or create any new accounts to access the information that's been shared with them.
Seamlessly integrate security within your favorite apps. In addition to our client-side email encryption, Virtru also provides encrypted sharing for large files, automated encryption for highly sensitive content, and data loss prevention (DLP).
The following chart breaks down key differences between the capabilities of Virtru and Webroot/Zix for email and file encryption.
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Email Encryption (End-to-End) |
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Attachment Encryption |
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| Persistent Protection for File Attachments (Protection beyond email to desktops, drives, etc. via HTML wrapper) | |
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| On-Demand, In-App Encryption and Controls | |
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| Revoke Access / Recall Message (for admin and end users) | |
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| Set Expiration Dates (for admin and end users) | |
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| Portal-Free Authentication | |
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| Disable Forwarding | |
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| Attachment Watermarking | |
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| Read Receipt Visibility for Auditing | |
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| Encrypted Search | |
In a Virtru case study, Bancroft describes why they made the switch from Zix to Virtru. “We send a lot of medical documents over email,” said Ben Baez, Application Administrator. “But with Zix, we were never able to actually see if an email was secure— much less be able to revoke something sent in error.” The recipient experience was also not as seamless as Baez had hoped. His team simply needed more confidence and flexibility in their compliance and security controls.
With Virtru, our customers gain a new advantage:
🚀 Unbeatable Ease of Use: Virtru is easy for everyone: Admins, users, and recipients. Virtru offers true simplicity, reducing the burden of IT teams and making secure data sharing effortless.
🔗 Seamless Integration: Virtru effortlessly integrates with the apps your team uses daily. No more hopping between platforms or wasting precious time. Stay productive without any disruptions.
🔒 Persistent Data Control: With Virtru, you're in charge. Host your own encryption keys, ensuring optimal data sovereignty and the unbeatable protection of Zero Trust.
🔐 Data-Level Decision Making: Make informed decisions about data access with attribute-based access control (ABAC). Take charge of who gets access, how long, and under what conditions—giving you unmatched control and peace of mind.
Contact our team today for a demo and see how simple it can be to add a layer of security to your email, file-sharing, and more. Still on the fence? Check out our case study library and customer reviews over on G2.
