AODocs–Virtru integration adds a strong security layer to your files. It provides scalable, customizable encryption for content stored in AODocs libraries. Virtru itself adds client-side email and file encryption, control, and data loss prevention (DLP) directly within Google Workspace.
Note: The AODocs-Virtru integration is available only for libraries using Google Drive. It is not available for libraries using other storage platforms, such as Google Cloud Storage or Azure Blob Storage. Learn more: What are the differences between the various storage platforms for AODocs?
Important note on licenses:
– Virtru integration is available for AODocs Document Management licenses.
– You must also purchase Virtru licenses for users who create encrypted content.
How does Virtru encryption work with AODocs?
Virtru encrypts your files before they are stored in AODocs. The encryption and decryption processes happen directly in your web browser. This client-side approach means no server component (like Google Drive, AODocs, or Virtru itself) can access the unencrypted content.
This encryption solution uses end-to-end encryption:
- When uploading a file – the file is encrypted on your local device. This happens before it is sent over the network. The encrypted file is then stored in Google Drive and managed by AODocs.
- When accessing a file – the encrypted data downloads to your browser. It is then decrypted locally within your browser.
Virtru encryption and access control add to AODocs' existing security features.
The encryption solution used by Virtru is an end-to-end encryption:
- When you upload a file from a local device to AODocs with Virtru, the file is encrypted on your local device. It is then transmitted over the network and stored in Google Drive and managed by AODocs
- When someone accesses the encrypted file in Google Drive via the Virtru Secured Reader, the encrypted data is downloaded to the their browser before being decrypted locally in the browser.
How do users access encrypted files?
To access the content of an encrypted file, users must:
- have the permission to read the encrypted file in Google Drive – this access is controlled by the Google Drive sharing permissions set by AODocs
- have access to the decryption key stored on Virtru’s EaaS servers – this access is controlled by the access policies configured in Virtru
When the encrypted file is in AODocs, users can open it from a secured reader with the Virtru for Drive application. Users must authenticate and Virtru decrypts the file if they have been given access to the encryption key.
Note: To make sure Virtru permissions work correctly with Google Groups and email aliases, the Virtru Marketplace application must be installed on your Google domain.
Learn more: Google Drive Encrypted with AODocs
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