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The Trump administration’s war planning scandal rightly shines a light on a stunning level of carelessness by high-level American government officials. But beyond the outrageous behavior, political chatter, or geopolitical and military implications of SignalGate lie important lessons for IT and cybersecurity leaders about secure communications. Here are five key takeaways.

For nearly a decade, Rocket.Chat has been at the forefront of secure communications. What started as an open-source chat tool for team collaboration has evolved into a trusted communications platform safeguarding some of the world’s most sensitive conversations and data. The Secure CommsOS goes beyond messaging, integrating secure real-time chat, voice, video, critical applications, and AI into a unified, resilient, and compliant communication ecosystem.

An accidental group text leak of U.S. war plans exposed more than just military secrets. It underscored the dangerous shortcomings of consumer messaging apps in government operations, and why encryption alone isn’t enough without proper identity, access control, and oversight.

HR software giant Rippling leveled an explosive allegation of corporate espionage against Deel, a prime competitor to Rippling.

Enterprises need messaging platforms that protect sensitive information, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and enable seamless collaboration without sacrificing usability. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right secure messaging app for your business? This guide compares the top enterprise messaging solutions to help you make an informed decision.

Secure collaboration and communication tools are essential for modern businesses. But with cyberattacks on the rise, choosing the wrong platform can put sensitive data at risk. To help businesses make an informed decision, we’ve compiled the five most important questions to ask before selecting a secure collaboration platform.

The Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) has announced it will standardise on Signal for all non-classified communications via mobile devices. Signal has a strong security posture, encompassing end-to-end encryption, minimal metadata, and other privacy-preserving features. The decision underscores an ongoing shift among military and government entities worldwide towards adopting end-to-end encrypted communication solutions to protect unclassified yet sensitive exchanges.

After years of service, Skype is officially shutting down in May 2025. For many organizations, the first instinct is to switch to Microsoft Teams, but is it truly the best choice? Before making a decision, let’s answer the most common questions businesses are asking about the Skype for Business shutdown and explore the best Skype alternatives for secure, compliant, and flexible communication.

Implemented in 2024, NIS2 is the updated EU directive on cybersecurity. Like any new compliance framework, achieving compliance won’t just happen; it takes organizational commitment and ongoing focused and coordinated effort, and here is how Wire can help.

You may find it surprising, but according to various estimates, between 60 and 80 percent of business communications (chat, voice, video, email, document sharing, etc.) is still unencrypted. In many cases, even solutions that provide encryption are often vulnerable. Last year’s Salt Typhoon hack of multiple U.S. telecommunications companies highlighted significant vulnerabilities in our communication infrastructures.