Safeguarding Slack Tricks: 6 Approaches to Safeguard Confidential Data with Trusted Collaboration
In today’s world, confidential and vital information is flowing through daily business networks that provide only basic security levels and encryption, often leaving companies unaware of the associated risks. For example, Disney experienced a significant data breach at the hands of a hacking group called NullBulge, which accessed over 1.2 terabytes of data from Disney’s internal Slack messaging platforms. This breach exposed sensitive data such as:
- Particulars on unreleased projects,
- Programming code,
- Access credentials and passcodes, and
- Intellectual Property (IP) and corporate confidential information.
Furthermore, various companies such as Uber, Rockstar, and Electronic Arts (EA) have been impacted by Slack breaches. The German Bundeswehr’s use of Cisco Webex led to data leaks from numerous meetings, some of which were classified. Last year, Outlook was breached by Chinese hackers.
We have no opposition to the tools mentioned above. They are all exceptional collaboration aids. However, just as companies do not permit developers to utilize any tool for deploying code to production (typically utilizing privileged access management), they should prohibit the use of unauthorized channels for confidential and mission-critical communication involving limited, confidential, or private data. That is why, at SSH Communications Security, we have developed a solution set to cater to this requirement.
Let’s explore the six approaches our solution employs to safeguard confidential communications.
Introducing SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024 for confidential communications
1. Authorized Channel for Distributing Private Data
Since the inception of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, the company bearing the same name, SSH, has been deeply committed to security. We are a company certified under ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standards. Our SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024 suite includes products that have obtained the TL III security classification (EU confidential) by Traficom’s NCSA branch, the authorized evaluator of cryptographic products in Finland.
Therefore, SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024 is a trusted tool not only by governmental bodies but also by banks and legal institutions.
2. Enhanced Security as the Default Setting
While platforms like Slack and Teams excel in regular business conversations, they lack a security-focused approach. There are methods to enhance the security features of these platforms, but they often come with added costs or demand additional configurations to be effective. A solution with built-in end-to-end encryption is essential, ensuring that messages remain encrypted throughout. Strong authentication methods can verify senders and recipients, guaranteeing that even we, as the provider, cannot access any communications occurring over authorized channels.
3. Adhere to Data Sovereignty Regulations with Versatile Deployment Choices
Many online collaboration tools are solely available as services hosted on third-party clouds. SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024, however, offers the flexibility to be hosted on public clouds, private clouds, on-premises, or any hybrid setup, ensuring complete control over secure communication channels and the ability to fully own confidential data when necessary. This way, you can ensure that your communications do not traverse the public internet.
4. Establishing Secure Communication Channels with Our Unique Encryption Key Exchange
How can you enhance online collaboration security significantly? By establishing exclusive encryption key exchanges with your communication partners before initiating any conversation! The technicalities are handled behind the scenes, keeping it simple for users. However, no conversation starts without approving communication reception from the counterpart through our platform. Once approved, the dialogue remains solely between participants in the group chat or chat room. Except…
5. Meeting Documentation and Audit Compliance Requirements
…When a detailed audit trail is necessary. In recent years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined several U.S. investment firms for failing to meet record-keeping obligations. These companies were found guilty of conducting off-channel communications using tools like WhatsApp and Signal, which do not provide a thorough and secure audit trail like our SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024 does. Enforcing record-keeping regulations is vital.
6. Leveraging Proven Technology for Enhanced Security
In the same way that the Secure Shell protocol became the standard in server-to-server and human-to-server communications, we selected Element, a widely trusted technology used by authorities and heavily regulated industries worldwide. Solutions like Slack integrate with Element for a compelling reason.
SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024 is constructed upon Element technology, enabling your business to become part of a network of organizations utilizing a platform widely recognized for secure communications.
SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024: Uniting Messaging, Audio/Video Calls, Rooms, and Emails in a Single Interface
SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024 is an extensive and ultra-secure collaboration solution designed for prevalent and sensitive business communications. The platform simplifies the encryption of emails, messages, chat rooms, and audio/video communications to ensure privacy, adherence, and secure documentation.
Additional remarkable features not covered in the article include:
- Transmit attachments in chats or emails up to 1GB in size
- Receive direct messages on verified user websites only
- Select from various authentication methods such as MFA, OTP, PIN, SSO, and bank IDs
- Customizable permission controls
- Integrate seamlessly with platforms like Jira, HubSpot, or GitLab to secure sensitive project discussions
Discover more about SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024 here!
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