Last week, AWS announced the acquisition of encrypted messaging provider Wickr in a company post by CISO Stephen Schmidt. Wickr provides collaborative communication services, such as messaging, content sharing, and video and voice communications, but it’s primarily known for its privacy features.
Encrypted communications and collaboration seem like a savvy acquisition in 2021, as the technology will help AWS expand its enterprise and federal offerings.
Enterprise Encrypted Communications
Encryption and privacy are topics that are getting a lot of recent attention. “Privacy is a basic human right” is the new mantra from tech CEOs. I’ve heard it, or variations of it, from Satya Nadella at Microsoft, Chuck Robbins at Cisco, Tim Cook at Apple, and others. While the statement seems irrefutable, the interpretation and implications vary widely.
