The rise in data breaches and cyber threats has made organizations increasingly aware of the need for more secure communication. With traditional communication methods such as regular cell service, email, instant messaging, or social media leaving sensitive information vulnerable, organizations want solutions that make privacy and security their prime concern. End-to-end encryption offers a solution to this growing concern.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) culture has transformed the way we work, offering convenience and flexibility. Nearly 67% of companies are switching to BYOD culture. The trend, however, poses significant risks such as: So, how can organizations ensure safety against these risks while encouraging BYOD culture? A BYOD management solution such as Workstatus could help businesses to safeguard their data while ensuring a seamless and secure BYOD environment.
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is more important than ever before. Organizations of all sizes face an increasing number of cyber threats, including costly data breaches and ransomware attacks. When bad actors strike, organizations can suffer devastating financial and reputational consequences. At the same time, organizations can face heightened risks if their most sensitive data is stolen.
After years of intense standards development, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) officially published today Messaging Layer Security (MLS) as RFC 9420. MLS is the first global open standard for end-to-end encrypted communications and has been jointly developed by industry peers and academic institutions. Wire was an initiator of MLS in 2016 and has been a key contributor ever since.
In times marked by technological advancements and an ever-increasing dependence on digital communication, securing private information and conversations has emerged as a crucial concern. According to a social conversational commerce report, 60% of people prefer messaging over phone calls or emails. However, the pervasive cyber threats and the necessity to protect private data have caused secure messaging apps to become more popular.
OZG (Onlinezugangsgesetz) is the latest example of a European-based law that aims to improve the quality of public services for citizens. The German Online Access Act is yet to be fully implemented, but the implications are far-reaching. European countries often set the trends and standards with their legislation: will there be a spillover effect, and will other countries follow the German lead? This remains to be seen in the following years.
