Case Study: Central State University safeguards student data with Virtru for Outlook

Central State University expands Virtru across 4 departments to protect student data

Central State University, a higher education institution, needed a secure method to share sensitive student data, such as medical and financial records, in compliance with FERPA. Their challenge was to find a solution that integrated seamlessly with their existing Microsoft 365 Outlook workflow without disrupting long-established faculty and staff habits. They turned to the vendor Virtru and implemented its encryption product for Outlook.

Virtru provided a solution that added a layer of encryption and access control directly within the Outlook interface, preserving user workflows. The results included increased data protection across departments from medicine to athletics, as the easy-to-use tools were quickly adopted. The solution empowered university staff to confidently share information and revoke access if needed, building trust through enhanced security.

Central State University