7 Startups Working to Secure Communications
Summary
Cybersecurity continues to be a hot topic, and we’ve talked about some of the biggest players out there along with startups that are targeting niche applications like mobile and IoT. Prominent users of Wickr include the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and the House Majority PAC. Founded in 2011, Virtru has the ability to plug into existing platforms such as Google, Outlook, and iMail, a differentiator that could give it an edge over others in this space. The user has more control with Virtru, with the ability to choose expiration dates and manage and revoke access even after content is shared, from either desktop or mobile. Founded in 2001, Virginia startup GigaTrust has taken in $46.17 million in funding to provide email security and document protection for Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
