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title: Zero Trust Encryption For Aerospace and Defense Contractors
description: Virtru provides data-centric security software for the defense industrial base to strengthen CMMC, ITAR, CUI, NIST, EAR, and other compliance requirements.
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Protect data stored and shared via Microsoft 365

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    - Email Workflows
      
      Protect data shared via email
      
          - [Virtru for Gmail 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/email-encryption/gmail?hsLang=en)
          - [Virtru for Outlook 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/email-encryption/outlook?hsLang=en)
          - [Virtru Gateway 
            
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          - [Email Integrations 
            
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    - File Workflows
      
      Protect files shared across your workflows
      
          - [Virtru Secure Share 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/virtru-secure-share?hsLang=en)
          - [Virtru for Desktop 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/desktop?hsLang=en)
          - [File Integrations 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/products/integrations?category=file_sharing&hsLang=en)
    - Collaboration Workflows
      
      FedRAMP authorized file storage and collaboration
      
          - [Virtru Collaborate 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/virtru-collaborate?hsLang=en)
    - Manage Private Encryption Keys
      
      Maintain complete sovereignty and governance
      
          - [Virtru Private Keystore 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/virtru-private-keystore?hsLang=en)
          - [Google Client Side Encryption (CSE) 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/google-workspace-client-side-encryption?hsLang=en)
    - Develop Data Security Solutions
      
      Data-centric security, built on open standards
      
          - [Virtru Data Security Platform 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform?hsLang=en)
          - [Developer Experience 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/developer-experience?hsLang=en)
          - [Platform Integrations 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/partners/technology?hsLang=en)
- Solutions 
  
    - Compliance
      
          - [CJIS 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/cjis?hsLang=en)
          - [CMMC / NIST / DFARS 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/cmmc?hsLang=en)
          - [FERPA 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/ferpa?hsLang=en)
          - [FTC Safeguards Rule 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/data-encryption-ftc-safeguards-rule?hsLang=en)
          - [GDPR 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/gdpr?hsLang=en)
          - [HIPAA 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/hipaa-email?hsLang=en)
          - [ISO 27001 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/iso-27001?hsLang=en)
          - [ITAR 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/itar?hsLang=en)
          - [PCI / GLBA / FINRA / SOX 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/financial?hsLang=en)
    - Commercial
      
          - [Aerospace 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/industry-solutions/aerospace-and-defense/)
          - [Education 
            
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          - [Finance 
            
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          - [Threat Intelligence 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/industry-solutions/threat-intelligence?hsLang=en)
    - Global Public Sector
      
          - [Federal - Defense 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/global-public-sector/defense?hsLang=en)
          - [Federal - Intelligence 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/global-public-sector/intelligence?hsLang=en)
          - [State & Local Government 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/industry-solutions/state-local-government?hsLang=en)
          - [Systems Integrators 
            
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          - [Mission Partner Environments 
            
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- Developers 
  
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          - [Virtru Data Security Platform The Security Standard that Powers Our Products 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform?hsLang=en)
          - [Trusted Data Format Secure Collaboration and Policy Enforcement 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/trusted-data-format?hsLang=en)
          - [Virtru Developer Experience Build Secure Solutions from the Ground Up 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/developer-experience?hsLang=en)
    - Developer Community
      
          - [OpenTDF: Open Source Project Open Standard Now Available on GitHub 
            
            ](https://opentdf.io/)
          - [Technology Partners Building integrations with the Virtru Platform 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/partners/technology?hsLang=en)
          - [Partner Training Bootcamp Request training on the Virtru Data Security Platform 
            
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          - [Careers & Culture 
            
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          - [Contact Us 
            
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          - [Headlines & Press Releases 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/newsroom?hsLang=en)
          - [Decrypted Blog 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/blog?hsLang=en)
          - [Hash It Out Podcast 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/hash-it-out?hsLang=en)
- Resources 
  
    - Resources
      
          - [Decrypted Blog Tips, Takes, and Expertise 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/blog?hsLang=en)
          - [Hash It Out Podcast Join us as we talk about cybersecurity 
            
            ](https://www.virtru.com/hash-it-out?hsLang=en)
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          - [Resource Library Whitepapers, Guides, and Videos 
            
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          - [DMV Rising Our annual event bringing together the cyber community in the DMV 
            
            ](https://dmvrising.com/?hsLang=en)
          - [Headlines & Press Virtru in the News 
            
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          - [Product Updates The latest on new products, features, and fixes 
            
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          - [Virtru Academy Live Helpful how-to content for admins and end users 
            
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aerospace

# Data-Centric, Zero Trust Security for Aerospace & Defense Organizations

Keep CUI and technical data secure, without sacrificing collaboration, strengthening CMMC and ITAR compliance and aligning with NIST and EAR standards.

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## FedRAMP-Authorized Data Sharing for Product Specs, Contract Details, and IP

Virtru's Data Security Platform is FedRAMP-authorized for secure, controlled sharing of CUI and intellectual property.

### Encrypt Mission-Critical Communications via Email

Virtru's [client-side encryption for Google Workspace](https://www.virtru.com/data-protection-platform/file-encryption/google-workspace?hsLang=en) and [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.virtru.com/data-protection-platform/email-encryption/microsoft-office-365?hsLang=en) gives defense contractors a highly secure, easy-to-use way to exchange sensitive information via email. 

### Easily Share Files with External Partners

With [Virtru Collaborate](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/virtru-collaborate?hsLang=en), you can quickly spin up designated secure workspaces for controlled, compliant collaboration with trusted external partners, only granting exactly the right levels of access. 

### Protect and Audit Intellectual Property Across the Defense Supply Chain

Aerospace and defense organizations need the ability to securely share information with government and non-government partners. Virtru enables cloud-based workflows, including encrypted large file transfer with [Virtru Secure Share](https://www.virtru.com/data-protection-platform/secure-share?hsLang=en).

### Support Zero Trust and Defense-In-Depth Architectures

Virtru's client-side encryption solutions support [Zero Trust](https://www.virtru.com/blog/zero-trust/what-is?hsLang=en) and Defense-In-Depth strategies by protecting content at the object level, assigning granular policies and access controls to the data so that it can only be accessed by those with a true need to know. 

### Create a Safety Net with Domain-Wide Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

With the [Virtru Data Protection Gateway](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/virtru-data-gateway?hsLang=en), you can put automated encryption and decryption workflows in place for auditing and logging purposes. Virtru runs behind the scenes to catch, encrypt, and take control of sensitive information before it leaves your organization. 

### Strengthen CMMC, ITAR, and NIST Compliance

Virtru supports the world's strictest data security standards, including [CMMC](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/cmmc?hsLang=en) and [ITAR](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/itar?hsLang=en), aligned with [NIST 800-171](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/nist?hsLang=en). Our [FedRAMP authorized solutions](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/fedramp?hsLang=en) enable your teams to collaborate confidently with external partners without sacrificing traceability, security, or control. 

![26-Data Harbor-Image-1](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/product%20page/data%20harbor/26-Data%20Harbor-Image-1.webp)

![mars-rover](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/Case%20Study%20Images/mars-rover.webp)

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“We actually have a few of our devices currently on Mars, in one of the rovers. Exxelia’s products are highly specialized, which is why it’s so important for the company to maintain ownership and control of design details. But sometimes, those details need to be shared as part of a project or contract. Therefore, we have a specific set of rules to obey regarding confidentiality.”

Laurent Muller  
IT Systems Manager, Exxelia

[Read the Case Study](https://www.virtru.com/resource/exxelia-itar-cmmc-case-study?hsLang=en)

## Customer Reviews

## Data-Centric Security for Stronger Compliance

[### CMMC Compliance

Virtru's client-side encryption and key management solutions provide heightened security in Google and Microsoft environments.

The path to CMMC compliance is challenging — but it's urgent for organizations contracting with the DoD. Virtru supports compliance with 27 of the 110 CMMC Level 2 controls, according to NIST SP 800-171 standards. 

Learn More

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](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/cmmc?hsLang=en) [### ITAR Compliance

Govern access to sensitive files, emails, and unstructured data according to ITAR standards with Virtru.

Adhere with the requirements of the ITAR Encryption Carve-Out Rule with Virtru's client-side encryption for email and files. With Virtru, you can protect ITAR technical data from access by non-U.S. parties — without sacrificing the ability to share it with authorized external partners. 

Learn More

![](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/icons/link-arrow.svg) 

](https://www.virtru.com/compliance/itar?hsLang=en) [### NIST Standards for CUI

Virtru helps you protect CUI (controlled unclassified information) and keep it under your control, even if it's been shared externally.

Defense contractors meeting CMMC need to support standards outlined in DFARS 252.204-7012 and access controls for CUI within NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-172. Virtru's granular access controls allow your team members to share information without compromising on security. 

Learn More

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### DoD Contractor Rise8 Uses Virtru to Overcome Secure Workflow Friction

"Organizations have teams of people that manage email services and encryption, having to manually upload keys and all of the stuff for email encryption to work. What's the salary for a person to just do that? And then what's your cost for Virtru? Obviously, it's drastically less."

**Nate Lotts**  
Information Technology Lead  
Rise8

Read the Case Study![](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/icons/link-arrow.svg)

](https://www.virtru.com/resource/rise8-streamlines-collaboration-with-dod-using-virtru?hsLang=en) [![AFRL Logo](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/logos/customers/afrl-logo.webp)

### Faster, Smarter Collaboration: How the Air Force Research Laboratory Fuels Strategic Innovation

"When it comes to communicating with third-party partners, we believe frictionless collaboration holds the same level of importance as privacy, security, and compliance with governance controls.”

**Dr. Dan Berrigan**  
Lead, Collaborative Tools, AFRL Digital War Room  
Air Force Research Laboratory

Read the Case Study![](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/icons/link-arrow.svg)

](https://www.virtru.com/blog/data-centric-security/google-cloud/air-force-research-laboratory?hsLang=en) [![manufacturer-tablet](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/stock%20photos/People%20On%20Device/manufacturer-tablet.webp)

### 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.”

**IT Director**  
Cybersecurity Lead  
Global Engineering Firm

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### DoD Contractor Rise8 Uses Virtru to Overcome Secure Workflow Friction

"Organizations have teams of people that manage email services and encryption, having to manually upload keys and all of the stuff for email encryption to work. What's the salary for a person to just do that? And then what's your cost for Virtru? Obviously, it's drastically less."

**Nate Lotts**  
Information Technology Lead  
Rise8

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### Faster, Smarter Collaboration: How the Air Force Research Laboratory Fuels Strategic Innovation

"When it comes to communicating with third-party partners, we believe frictionless collaboration holds the same level of importance as privacy, security, and compliance with governance controls.”

**Dr. Dan Berrigan**  
Lead, Collaborative Tools, AFRL Digital War Room  
Air Force Research Laboratory

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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.”

**IT Director**  
Cybersecurity Lead  
Global Engineering Firm

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### [![CMMC White Paper Resource Card](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/CMMC%20White%20Paper%20Resource%20Card.jpg) Datasheet How Virtru Supports CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Compliance, Aligned with NIST 800-171](https://www.virtru.com/resource/cmmc-compliance-support-encryption?hsLang=en)

### [![Airforce-1](https://www.virtru.com/hubfs/assets/images/stock%20photos/defense/Airforce-1.webp) Data Sheet Virtru for Defense](https://www.virtru.com/resource/virtru-for-defense/?hsLang=en)

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