DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act): What banks, insurers, and IT service providers need to know now

Cyberattacks on banks, financial service providers, and insurance companies are increasing rapidly. With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the EU has established a uniform framework for the digital resilience of financial and insurance companies, as well as their IT partners. But what exactly is behind it? Who is affected by the regulation? And how can it be implemented efficiently and practically? Find out in this article.
End-to-end encryption: secure or deceptive?

Many people believe that end-to-end encryption is synonymous with security. This is a dangerous misconception. Because while the content is protected, metadata, user behavior and legal access options remain unprotected – with serious consequences for authorities, critical infrastructure, public safety, and the healthcare sector. Read here why data sovereignty means more than encryption and what you need to pay attention to.
Why WhatsApp, Signal & Co. are not an option for secure communication between authorities

Standard messengers do not meet the requirements for secure communication between authorities. Find out which seven criteria for real security authorities, critical infrastructure and security authorities and organizations must consider when choosing their messaging solution and which alternative is recommended.
EU Data Sovereignty at Risk: Why Europe Must Now Break Away From US Services

The weakening of EU data sovereignty due to the Trump administration’s latest measures makes it clear that European data is no longer safe with US services. Companies, authorities and critical infrastructures risk uncontrolled access to their sensitive information. Read this article to find out why secure communication is crucial now. And we show you a secure, European alternative.
DORA: New Standards for Digital Security in the Financial Sector

On January 17, 2025, a new EU regulation known as DORA came into force that strengthens digital security in the financial sector. In this article, you will learn why DORA is much more than just a regulatory obligation and how companies can achieve competitive advantages by implementing it correctly. And: How Teamwire can help you meet the challenges and strengthen your digital resilience.
ISO 27001: Teamwire Receives the Important Cybersecurity Certification

Data security is a top priority today and a prerequisite for trust and long-term business relationships in the digital world. That’s why we are delighted that Teamwire has been certified by TÜV Rheinland in accordance with ISO 27001:2022.
What exactly is ISO 27001 and why is this certification so important? What does it mean for you as a customer? Find out in this article.
Data Sovereignty in Corporate Communications: Requirements for a Messenger

With the increasing use of messenger services in corporate communications, control over personal data is becoming ever more challenging. Data sovereignty is particularly essential for the public sector, companies in the critical infrastructure, and the healthcare sector. Medium-sized companies and corporations also need to comprehensively protect confidential information. But how can messenger systems meet these high requirements? In this article, we explain why data sovereignty is so important and which functions a business messenger must offer in order to meet the requirements of IT departments, data protection officers and IT security officers.
NIS 2 Directive: The Role of Secure Communication Systems and Affected Companies

With the new NIS 2 Directive, the EU is strengthening cybersecurity across Europe and presenting companies with new challenges. Our blog article highlights the key requirements of the directive, explains which industries are affected, and shows why secure communication systems are essential to meet the new standards. Find out how you can prepare your company for NIS2-compliance and what role a reliable business messenger plays in this.
WhatsApp in Businesses: GDPR Compliance Assessment

With a user base exceeding two billion people worldwide, WhatsApp has established itself as one of the leading instant messaging services. Alternatives such as Signal and Threema also enjoy popularity.
The Disadvantages of Using Whatsapp for Business Purposes

Whatsapp and other consumer messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Threema, WeChat and Line are increasingly part of the shadow IT in enterprises, and are often used by employees for business purposes.