The secure messenger for military and defense
A secure messenger communication for classified official messages
When secure exchange must also be maintained in non-operational communication
The number of military information and communication technologies such as digital radios or tap-proof data lines for operational missions is immense to guarantee the best possible communication security for soldiers in missions and to prevent espionage in the first place. Professionally coordinated operational communications allow missions to run successfully and protect soldiers from escalations and/or states of emergency.
However, not only protected and secure communications for operational missions must be guaranteed, but also exchanges between soldiers outside operational missions at “internal” and “confidential” communication levels.
Implementing digital service communications without shadow IT
Even in the military and defense environment, the use of mobile devices for communicative exchange has become standard. And in this context, the use of communication apps, also known as instant messengers.
Communicating via, for example, consumer apps such as WhatsApp allows shadow IT to easily access personal and confidential communications with even the smallest of hacker attacks. Loopholes that must be avoided for highly secure institutions such as the military and defense.
The German and Swiss military are setting an example – time to upgrade
The Bundeswehr Messenger:
The Cyber Innovation Hub of the Bundeswehr (CIHBw) and the innovation unit of BWI are currently developing the BwMessenger for secure and uniform messaging. “Communicate official in the way you are used to in private” is the guiding principle of the development, which is based on the open source protocol Matrix.
The Swiss Army Messenger:
After an overarching WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram ban was imposed on all army personnel, the Swiss Army has been relying on a swiss consumer solution since January 2022 to avoid being subject to the “Cloud Act” imposed on American companies. The messaging service thus serves as a communication platform during non-operational missions.
The right choice for long-term success – Teamwire, the secure out-of-the-box messenger for military and defense
A messenger specialized to meet the requirements of institutions with increased security needs – secure, reliable, simple to use and ready for immediate deployment.
Data privacy, data security and full data sovereignty – because force protection is a top priority
Data protection and data security play a crucial role, especially in the military’s official communications and in defense institutions. All military officers are committed to the general security of a country’s citizens. The more secure, encrypted and compartmentalized the communication, the more successful the protection of confidential and personal data.
Secure on-duty messaging for all military and defense forces with all key features included
Case study
Bavarian police relies on Teamwire messenger
The Bavarian police have been working with Teamwire since 2017. Learn how messaging optimizes emergency communications.
