Insights on the World of Encryption, Security and Privacy

Encrypted Messaging ·

Maturation of Encrypted Communication

February 3, 2020
Wickr Staff

A recent Military Times article reported on the use of secure communications products, including WickrME and Signal, on government cell phones. The article cites the…

Company News ·

Wickr Checks the FIPS Box

January 31, 2020
Chris Howell | CTO

That’s right, my friends, the glorious day has come when I can finally say that Wickr’s crypto module is officially certified to the standard set…

Crypto/Security ·

Need to Keep Your Communications Secure? The Right Solution May be in the Cloud.

January 30, 2020
Jamie Asbedian | Director, Commercial Sales

I have been at Wickr for almost three years and come from a more traditional software background. It’s interesting for me to now work with…

Product ·

Wickr Product Update (version 5.46)

January 29, 2020
Wickr Staff

Wickr Pro: Announcing an important update! We’re constantly working to improve the app with both up in front and behind the scene changes. Here’s what…

Crypto/Security ·

Having a Proactive Cybersecurity Plan in a 5G World

January 28, 2020
Wickr Staff

The latest 5G wireless technology supports a vast expanse of connected devices on a single network. However, an increased bandwidth capacity means more avenues for…

Crypto/Security ·

The Rise of Zero Trust and Why It Matters

January 27, 2020
Wickr Staff

Today, many businesses use office equipment that connects through their network into internal cloud databases. Although many CIOs, CISOs, and other corporate executives believe their…

Infographics ·

Top Predictions in Cybersecurity for 2020

January 24, 2020
Wickr Staff

Currently, there exists a myriad of technological inventions that have changed the way we live life, connect, and do business. From smart toasters to GPS-tracking…

In the News ·

Deployed 82nd Airborne unit told to use these encrypted messaging apps on government cell phones

January 23, 2020
Wickr Staff

A brigade of paratroopers deployed in early January to the Middle East in the wake of mounting tensions with Iran has been asked by its leadership…

Crypto/Security ·

5 Steps to Proper Enterprise Data Protection

January 22, 2020
Wickr Staff

It’s becoming more and more important for companies to have an effective enterprise data protection system in place. Due to an increase in cloud-connected devices…

Crypto/Security ·

10 Tips for How to Keep Your Personal and Company Data Safe from Breaches

January 21, 2020
Wickr Staff

Security breaches are becoming increasingly common, to everyone’s dismay. There’s a scramble to make businesses more secure and a drive to keep the sensitive information…

Company News ·

Happy New Year from Wickr!

January 17, 2020
Joel Wallenstrom | CEO

Hey Wickr Fans, Happy New Year 2020! The past year has been an extremely busy one for the Wickr team. It was exciting, challenging, productive…

Crypto/Security ·

How the New California Privacy Laws and Wickr Work Together

January 16, 2020
Wickr Staff

On January 1, 2020, a bill was passed that will crack down on personal privacy in California. This set of laws, known as the California…

Crypto/Security ·

Key Strategies to Help Security Teams with Cyber Threat Management

January 15, 2020
Wickr Staff

Cyber threats are no joke. They are increasing exponentially every year, and as technology becomes more widely accepted in the workplace, the amount of cyberattacks…

In the News ·

Facebook’s New Messenger Admission: A Reason To Quit?

January 13, 2020
Wickr Staff

Facebook’s Messenger service is not yet end-to-end encrypted by default, despite the bold promises CEO Mark Zuckerberg made last March. While the move would give…

Encrypted Messaging ·

7 Considerations for Secure Communication within Your Company

December 17, 2019
Wickr Staff

In the age of the ever-growing Internet, security has become everyone’s priority. Around 58% of companies affected by data breaches are small businesses, and that…

Encrypted Messaging ·

The Benefits of Using Wickr for Secure Data Sharing

December 12, 2019
Wickr Staff

Whether you’re sharing data with co-workers, other companies, or customers, Wickr is the preferred messaging solution. More and more organizations are using Wickr’s encrypted communication…

In the News ·

Wickr to bring Secure Messaging and Collaboration Technology to the Australian Government

November 26, 2019
Wickr Staff

Wickr Inc, the secure collaboration platform known for its strong end-to-end encryption and the ability to securely operate on Zero Trust Networks (ZTN), has entered…

Infographics ·

10 Cybersecurity Stats to Know for 2020

November 19, 2019
Wickr Staff

As the year moves into the holiday season, your thoughts are occupied with gift-giving, spreading cheer, and making changes that will be beneficial in the…

In the News ·

The Cybersecurity 202: Political campaigns are flocking to encrypted messaging apps. But they’re not a panacea.

November 7, 2019
Wickr Staff

Political campaigns are flocking to encrypted messenging apps to avoid being the next big target after the Hillary Clinton campaign’s emails were exposed by hackers in…

In the News ·

Free & Discounted Security Services Now Available for US Election Orgs

November 4, 2019
Wickr Staff

A nonprofit co-founded by former campaign managers for Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney officially launched this week to provide free or low-cost security technology and…

Crypto/Security ·

5 Zero Trust Myths and Realities

November 1, 2019
Wickr Staff

Today, it is painfully apparent that mere perimeter defenses are not enough to protect your data and communications from malicious intruders. For this reason, misplaced…

In the News ·

Nonprofit To Bring Low To-No Cost Cybersecurity Services To Federal Campaigns

November 1, 2019
Wickr Staff

WASHINGTON — Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC), a new nonprofit and nonpartisan organization committed to bringing cybersecurity tools and resources to federal election campaigns, announced today…

Encrypted Messaging ·

The Most Important Features to Have for Secure Communication

October 24, 2019
Wickr Staff

In the summer of 2017, we witnessed the WannaCry attack, the worst ransomware outbreak in history. According to a Reuters report, global revenue losses from…

Crypto/Security ·

Your Go-To Checklist for Secure Data Sharing

October 14, 2019
Wickr Staff

When your company decides to share data with another party, you need to put together a plan on how to accomplish this as securely as…

Crypto/Security ·

How 5G Will Impact Your Cybersecurity Strategy

October 7, 2019
Wickr Staff

All around the world, advanced 5G networks are being deployed, bringing along a large number of benefits, including high data capacity, increased reliability, and lower…

Encrypted Messaging ·

Feeling Our Way: The Darkest Corner of Shadow IT

October 1, 2019
Chris Howell | CTO

I had just about started my workday yesterday and a friend’s message popped into my Wickr app. “Kik Messenger is shutting down….” As I read…

Infographics ·

5 of the Most Important Data Breach Statistics You Need to Know

September 30, 2019
Wickr Staff

The importance of preventing a data, application or communication breach cannot be overemphasized. Organizations must take a multi-pronged approach to security, including stronger authorization, contact…

Encrypted Messaging ·

Better Contact Discovery

September 25, 2019
Wickr Staff

Contact Discovery For most message platforms, usually the first thing users will do after creating an account is to start adding people to their contact…

Product ·

Wickr Product Update (version 5.34)

September 20, 2019
Wickr Staff

Introducing the latest update to Wickr Pro: A better way to respond to individual messages. Our development team listens to your feedback, and so we’re…

Infographics ·

How Enterprises Can Improve Data Encryption

September 16, 2019
Wickr Staff

One of the most effective ways to secure enterprise data is to employ encryption technology. Encryption scrambles the data so it can’t be read. Only…

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