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Originally Posted by emebrs
Is it possible that this constitutes an example of security theater, or is it truly good security? |
In what context are you asking? How do you define "good security"
Technically, it appears to be secure. If you are someone who does not send sensitive, confidential or otherwise private data across the Internet, then maybe it is security theater. Otherwise, I don't think it is.
My main email account is Gmail. But if I need to send a sensitive document or message, I use ProtonMail. It's more convenient for me and the recipient. It just works. It is simple for the non-ProtonMail user to view the secured message and they do not need to install anything.
In contrast, Virtru aims to utilize existing email accounts like Gmail. But frankly, its usability with someone without the Virtru add-on is cumbersome and needs more work. For the best user experience, both parties need the Virtru add-on, which may be a barrier to some folks.