Wickr
AWS Wickr provides end-to-end encrypted communication services for enterprises, government agencies, and the military, offering products like AWS Wickr, AWS WickrGov, and Wickr RAM.
AWS Wickr Services
AWS Wickr provides end-to-end encrypted communication services designed for a variety of sectors including enterprises, government agencies, and the military. The platform supports secure collaboration via messaging, calling, file sharing, and screen sharing. Key features include industry-leading encryption, zero trust platform design, and advanced security capabilities. Compliance tools like manageable security controls, automatic enforcement of data retention policies, and centralized message archiving ensure regulatory adherence.
AWS Wickr Products
AWS Wickr offers a suite of products tailored to different needs: AWS Wickr, AWS WickrGov, Wickr Enterprise, Wickr RAM, and the Wickr ATAK Plugin. Wickr Pro will be discontinued on March 27, 2024, and Wickr Me has already been discontinued. AWS Wickr supports features such as 1:1 and group messaging, teleconferencing, file sharing, and enterprise integrations through services like SSO, MDM, and bots. The platform provides federated SaaS and on-premise deployment options.
Wickr RAM for Military Use
Wickr RAM is a specialized end-to-end encrypted collaboration application designed for the Department of Defense. Available on AWS GovCloud (US) and Cloud One, it supports workloads up to Impact Level 5 (IL-5). This application includes messaging, voice and video calling, screen sharing, secure location sharing, and file transfer capabilities. With a zero trust network design and FIPS certified encryption library, Wickr RAM ensures high-level security, augmented by multi-factor PKI authentication.
Wickr Compliance and Security Features
Wickr incorporates strong compliance and security features to meet regulatory requirements and safeguard data. The platform includes multi-factor authentication, account takeover protection, device encryption at rest, and client network traffic obfuscation. Additional security measures such as secure link previews, message revoke, user blocking, screenshot detection, and overlay protection further enhance security. Wickr's messaging protocol is open and documented, with source code available for audit and review.
Wickr in Healthcare
Wickr provides secure communication solutions suitable for the healthcare industry, enabling the secure sharing of sensitive PII/PHI information. The platform's end-to-end encryption and compliance features help healthcare providers maintain data security and regulatory compliance. With features like secure messaging, calling, file sharing, and administrative controls for managing and retaining sensitive information, it supports a wide range of healthcare communication needs.
Wickr's Bug Bounty Program
Wickr runs a bug bounty program with rewards of up to $100,000 for discovering qualifying security vulnerabilities. This initiative underlines the platform's commitment to maintaining a high level of security by actively seeking and addressing potential vulnerabilities. The program encourages security researchers to identify and report potential issues, which are then assessed and, if validated, rewarded based on their severity and impact.