Case Study: Brewster Academy achieves simple, secure student data protection with Virtru

Brewster Academy cuts parent complaints to zero with Virtru

Brewster Academy, a private international boarding high school and the world's first one-to-one laptop school, needed a data security solution to protect sensitive student information while complying with regulations like FERPA and HIPAA. Their previous email encryption solution, Zix, was secure but created a poor user experience for staff and recipients, leading to complaints and workarounds. They sought a usable alternative and turned to Virtru, implementing Virtru for Gmail.

Virtru provided seamless encryption integrated directly into Google Workspace, eliminating user friction. The result was an immediate end to parent and recipient complaints, with the school reporting zero complaints about the Virtru system since implementation. This improved usability ensured staff and partners actually used the secure channel. Virtru's solution also supported the school's global operations and pandemic readiness, leading Brewster Academy to commit to a long-term contract with the vendor.

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