APRIL 2019CIOAPPLICATIONSEUROPE.COM 19threats (this mode can be de-activated in organisations that wish to use PRIVACY mode). The dashboard tracks attack vectors constantly and continuously strengthens defence capabilities. "Nonetheless, we believe that we are still only at the tip of the technological iceberg, waiting to explore more innovative ways to improve software-defined secure communications for both government agencies as well as enterprise use," says Penrose.Penrose is scathing about the use of mass-market consumer-based instant messaging (IM) apps. "These apps were not designed to protect sensitive information; that was an after-thought. Their gate-keepers have frequently and consistently shown themselves to not be up to the task of protecting their users' information," explains Penrose. "Time and again, the contents of these communications have ended up on social media or in a journalist's front-page `scoop'. On the flip side, unsecured location data and metadata has put people's lives at risk or ended their careers," he continues.According to Penrose, placing trust in consumer apps, even those that now boast a "for business" version, or organisations that allow employees or supply chain partners to use big-tech social media for confidential business communication is the height of folly. And yet it happens, every day, and in many cases, in industries that one would have thought would know better. But now, compliance and regulation have begun to catch up, and the threat of significant financial penalties is forcing even the most stubborn to rethink their approach. "And, that's where our exclusive, secure, enterprise-grade communications system comes into its own," states Penrose. It is a versatile and flexible offering that allows customers to adopt a SaaS, on-premise, or white label solution. It is becoming the go-to solution for companies of all sizes. Penrose accredits the solid experience of the CommsLock management team who previously held key positions in defence, law enforcement, intelligence, government, and multi-national organisations as CommsLock's secret of success. Penrose hints at the imminent announcement of collaborations with new distributors and technology partners across the globe that will exponentially increase the reach of CommsLock's solution portfolio. CommsLock uses multi-layered, open source encryption techniques to meet the highest security standards when handling text messaging, voice calls, data transfers, group chats, and video conferencing
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