Case Study: Cohoes City School District simplifies email encryption with Virtru

Cohoes City School District wins over key stakeholders in testing with Virtru

Cohoes City School District, an educational institution in Upstate New York, faced the challenge of protecting sensitive student and staff data in compliance with regulations like HIPAA and FERPA. The district's Director of Technology, Sylvi Joseph, sought a seamless email encryption solution that would integrate easily with their existing Gmail workflow without disrupting user habits. They chose to implement Virtru for Gmail to address this data security need.

The solution from Virtru was selected for its exceptional ease of use, allowing users to compose emails and send attachments normally within Gmail and simply click a button to encrypt. After testing multiple platforms with key stakeholders, Virtru was the clear winner because it eliminated the need for separate portals or windows. This seamless integration ensured user adoption and provided the district with a straightforward way to secure its sensitive communications.

Cohoes City School District