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The Commonwealth of Virginia faced a daunting security challenge: protecting sensitive citizen data across a vast, decentralized network where 100,000 employees in 100 agencies each handled information differently. This fragmentation wasn't just an administrative headache—it created genuine vulnerabilities in how the state safeguarded everything from health records to public safety information. Virginia needed more than isolated security tools; they needed a cohesive strategy that worked at scale.
With Virtru, Virginia was able to:
As a full Microsoft shop operating within O365 GovCloud, Virginia's IT infrastructure was robust but fragmented. Different agencies were independently handling various types of sensitive data—from personal identification information to health records, public safety data, and credit card information. This decentralization created inconsistencies in security protocols and made comprehensive oversight nearly impossible.
When sensitive data was being shared, the security team would receive notifications but lacked the tools to take immediate, meaningful action. They were aware of potential vulnerabilities, but lacked a streamlined way to address them.
Virginia's IT leadership envisioned a comprehensive approach to data security that would…
After evaluating multiple options, Virginia turned to Virtru—a decision that would evolve into a seven-year partnership and counting. Virtru offered the Commonwealth a suite of powerful encryption tools that integrated seamlessly with their Microsoft environment:
What made Virtru stand out was not just its technical capabilities, but how it could be implemented at scale across Virginia's diverse agencies without disrupting workflows.
Virginia's implementation of Virtru delivered immediate results through policy-driven automation. The system could identify sensitive content in outgoing communications and automatically apply appropriate encryption based on statewide security policies.
This approach solved two critical challenges simultaneously:
The impact of Virginia's Virtru implementation has been substantial across multiple dimensions:
Perhaps most significantly, Virginia's Information Technology Agency (VITA) has made substantial progress toward its vision of a unified security approach that extends beyond state agencies to include local governments as well.
With Virtru, Virginia has been able to transform its security strategy from a collection of agency-level decisions to a true Commonwealth-wide posture. Rather than just protecting individual data points, they're securing Virginia's digital infrastructure as a whole.
Virginia's partnership with Virtru positions the Commonwealth to adapt accordingly. The flexible nature of the platform allows VITA to expand and adjust data protection strategies as needs change or new challenges emerge.
By implementing Virtru's comprehensive encryption solutions, the Commonwealth of Virginia has not only addressed immediate security concerns but has established a foundation for long-term digital resilience—creating a model for how large government entities can achieve both strong security and operational efficiency.
Virginia's success demonstrates that with the right partner and technology, government organizations can transform decentralized security challenges into opportunities to build stronger, more unified protection for the citizens they serve.
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