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Overview and Introduction
- Arin Mukherjee, Head of Product at Wickr, introduces the session and welcomes the US Army representatives, Gabe Chuley (Army Cloud CTO) and Chris Watts (Chief of Cloud Services for the US Army Enterprise Management Agency).
- The session aims to discuss why secure communications matter, an introduction to Wickr, and use cases on how Wickr solves the Army's communication needs.
Importance of Secure Communications
- Gabe Chuley explains the threat landscape and the need for secure communications in the Army, which has millions of personnel using various communication apps.
- The Army faces targeted intrusions and the need to protect data and metadata, as well as the importance of endpoint security.
Introduction to Wickr
- Wickr is a collaboration product that offers end-to-end encrypted text messaging, audio/video calling, file sharing, screen sharing, and location sharing.
- Wickr provides enterprise management capabilities, including user and data management, and enables data retention for regulatory purposes.
- Wickr is designed to work in various environments, including air-gapped and tactical edge networks, in addition to cloud-native deployments.
Mission Collaboration Use Cases
- Chris Watts discusses the Army's need to move personnel using unsecured messaging platforms to a more secure method, while also enabling "bring your own authorized device" (BYOD) scenarios.
- The Army requires a lightweight and easy-to-use platform that can communicate with external partners, in contrast to their existing enterprise-level collaboration tools.
- Wickr's federated capabilities and ability to support various network environments, including the Army's GovCloud and partners' networks, enable seamless communication and collaboration.
Tactical Edge and Disaster Response Scenarios
- During Hurricane Helene, the 18th Airborne Corps needed to quickly communicate with local law enforcement and fire departments, which Wickr was able to set up in 10 minutes.
- The ease of use and integration capabilities of Wickr, including leveraging existing systems like Power Platform, allowed for rapid setup and deployment.
Secure Communications for Classified Environments
- The Army faces challenges in providing secure communication capabilities for classified environments, where traditional methods can be cumbersome.
- Wickr's features, such as end-to-end encryption, file management with no download capabilities, and bots for automated workflows, help address the Army's needs in this space.
- The ability to deploy Wickr on radio kits and its flexibility in different network environments, including air-gapped and tactical edge, make it a suitable solution for classified communication requirements.
Federated Networks and Cross-Boundary Experiences
- Wickr's federated architecture allows the Army to set up its network in GovCloud while enabling communication with external partners in their own regions, eliminating the "my house, my rules" mentality.
- The visual indicators and controls within Wickr help users understand when they are communicating across security boundaries, ensuring appropriate information is shared.
Bots and Automation
- Wickr's bot capabilities allow for the integration of various workflows and automation, such as tele-medicine consult requests, broadcast messages, and image/object recognition.
- Bots are also end-to-end encrypted, maintaining Wickr's security standards, and can leverage existing investments in other platforms like Power Platform.
Wickr Offerings and Recap
- Wickr offers two SKUs: Wickr C (cloud-native) and Wickr Enterprise (on-premises), both with the same core capabilities but differing in deployment flexibility.
- Key Wickr features include end-to-end encryption, enterprise management and control, and the ability for customers to retain and control their data.