{"id":9469,"date":"2023-03-17T11:51:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T10:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beispielwebsite.com\/allgemein\/checklist-for-secure-instant-messaging-in-corporate-communications\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:43:30","slug":"checklist-for-secure-instant-messaging-in-corporate-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtual-solution.com\/en\/blog\/checklist-for-secure-instant-messaging-in-corporate-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for secure instant messaging in corporate communications"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Companies looking for a secure instant messenger for their internal communication are spoiled for choice between a large number of providers. In this blog article, you will find out what you need to look out for when choosing a suitable communication and collaboration solution for secure instant messaging. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right communication solution costs time and money. However, choosing the wrong provider and the resulting GDPR violations in connection with the processing of personal data or metadata can cost companies significantly more. In the following paragraphs, you will learn what is important for an ultra-mobile communication and collaboration solution for professional instant messaging:  <\/p>\n<p><strong>1. observe data protection regulations.<\/strong>  For professional use, only communication and collaboration solutions that meet all the data protection requirements set out in the GDPR should be considered. Container-based solutions are particularly suitable here. Among other things, they enable the processing of documents, images, emails and location data within the container and in compliance with the GDPR without having to leave the application. Within the container, the data is protected from access by third-party apps. This allows users to communicate with each other conveniently and, above all, securely.    <\/p>\n<p><strong>2. strictly separate professional and private data.  <\/strong>If private smartphones are used for professional purposes (BYOD) or company cell phones are also used privately (COPE), then companies should urgently ensure that private and professional data and applications are strictly separated. Many business messengers cannot guarantee this separation at all or only partially due to open address books or backup systems. To make matters worse for companies, the in-house IT department has no control over the data processed by these systems. With the help of a container solution, companies can ensure that all professional and personal data is processed within an encrypted area on the mobile device in accordance with the GDPR guidelines and is protected against unauthorized access.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>3. ensure full encryption of communication.<\/strong>  Even messenger providers such as WhatsApp and the like rely on end-to-end encryption for their communication. However, this usually only protects &#8220;data in transit&#8221;, i.e. the communication process itself, but not &#8220;data at rest&#8221;, i.e. local data management and storage as well as group chats or cloud-based backup systems. A truly secure communication solution for professional use guarantees the encryption of both &#8220;data in transit&#8221; and &#8220;data at rest&#8221; and thus ensures that sensitive data cannot be tapped or read by Trojans.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>4. check identity.<\/strong>  Many messengers do not offer their users the option of performing an identity check to ensure that the other person really is who they claim to be. Without verification by the company&#8217;s internal IT department, each person can determine their own identity. This means that internal company data can fall into the wrong hands if employees fall for a fake profile. To prevent this, secure business messengers rely on on-premise or cloud installations that are carried out by internal IT or certified IT service providers. In this way, the company&#8217;s own IT department retains control over account management and can implement a multi-level authentication model for users.    <\/p>\n<p>When choosing a suitable communication and collaboration solution, data protection and data security should be a top priority. The use of supposedly secure business messengers without prior in-depth testing can cost companies dearly and have serious consequences for the security of confidential company data. To ensure the GDPR-compliant processing and storage of their data, including in mobile messenger communication, companies should rely on container-based communication and collaboration solutions that enable their employees to use not only secure but also convenient instant messaging.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Companies looking for a secure instant messenger for their internal communication are spoiled for choice between a large number of providers. In this blog article, you will find out what you need to look out for when choosing a suitable communication and collaboration solution for secure instant messaging. 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