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Revoke File & Email Access with Virtru | Virtru

Megan Leader — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:26:35 GMT

Every day I when came home from school as a kid, the Inspector Gadget cartoon was playing on TV. Fellow 80s cartoon afficionados know that every episode follows the same ritual: Chief Quimby delivers the mission briefing to Inspector Gadget, and once the message is read, the paper bursts into flames, usually blowing up in Quimby's face.

Email Encryption for Banks: Compliance Guide 2026 | Virtru

Editorial Team — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:15:52 GMT

In financial services, trust is the product. Customers entrust their bank with their money, their livelihoods, and their most sensitive personal information. When that trust breaks — or when accessing their own data becomes a frustrating ordeal — they leave.

Mythos Is a "Walls Crumbling" Moment — And We're Gonna Need a Smaller Boat

Matt Howard — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:18 GMT

Richard Stiennon is a seasoned analyst in cybersecurity. When he writes, I read carefully. His piece this week on Claude Mythos Preview is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of data security.

Anthropic Just Proved What We've Been Saying: Security Has to Start with the Data

John Ackerly — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:49:57 GMT

On Monday, Anthropic announced that its newest AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, is so capable at finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities that the company decided not to release it publicly. Instead, through an initiative called Project Glasswing, Anthropic gave limited access to twelve partners including Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and CrowdStrike to help secure critical infrastructure before adversaries get there first.

Public-Sector AI Needs Secure, Controlled Collaboration

nick.michael@virtru.com (Nick Michael) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:25:51 GMT

AI has grown up fast: The public sector’s open-ended experimentation with AI is now giving way to more secure, governed deployment — with tighter expectations around data access, oversight, compliance, and human review.

RSA 2026: Hope, Hype, and a 20-Year Unsolved Problem

Matt Howard — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:32:34 GMT

After eleven RSAs, you develop a feel for the rhythm of the conference — what themes will dominate, which problems will get repackaged, and occasionally, which genuinely new ideas will cut through. This year, the energy was high, and the floor was packed.

DCS in Action: How Virtru and the Trusted Data Format Power the Mission

Mike Morper — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:01 GMT

In our last post, we explored the strategic mandates driving the shift toward Data-Centric Security (DCS), from the DoD’s Zero Trust Reference Architecture to the realities of coalition warfare in contested environments. But as any seasoned cybersecurity leader knows, strategy on a whiteboard is very different from execution in the field.

Policy Foundations & Strategic Guidance: Data-Centric Security as a Mission Force Multiplier

Mike Morper — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

If you are leading cybersecurity for a federal agency, the Department of Defense, or a sophisticated global enterprise, you already know the complex, harsh, and time-sensitive reality of modern operations: The traditional network perimeter is obsolete and unable to keep pace with the needs of the mission. Missions demand rapid, secure information sharing across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains — all while enabling seamless collaboration with coalition partners and joint force elements.

The Splinternet Problem Has One Solution: Data Interoperability

nick.michael@virtru.com (Nick Michael) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:07:00 GMT

For most of the internet’s history, data has moved freely across borders. Organizations could store information in one country, process it in another, and collaborate globally through platforms that spanned continents.

Beyond Blockchain: Why Operational Data Security Is Crucial in Crypto

Editorial Team — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:50:49 GMT

In the cryptocurrency industry, security is everything. A single breach can mean millions in lost assets, shattered customer trust, and regulatory scrutiny that can cripple a business overnight. That's why crypto companies pour enormous resources into securing their blockchain infrastructure.