Classified-Tier Communications for Executive, Board, and Sensitive Use Cases

Introduction

Sensitive communications within executive teams, boards, and other high-level functions are prime targets for adversaries, especially in today’s landscape where AI is increasingly being leveraged to assess and exploit stolen data. These communications—often involving M&A, internal investigations, HR matters, and legal discussions—can have devastating consequences if leaked.

ArmorText provides a secure out-of-band communication platform that allows enterprises to segregate and protect high-stakes communications requiring additional security, working alongside existing tools like Teams, Slack, and email. If ArmorText can secure executive and board communications during crisis scenarios, as recognized by Forrester, it is just as effective in proactively protecting these communications day-to-day.

The Risks in Day-to-Day Sensitive Communication

Vulnerabilities in Current Tools

Traditional enterprise collaboration tools like Slack, Teams, or email are not designed to meet the stringent information-sharing protocols required for high-sensitivity communications. Standards like the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) set strict requirements for data handling, such as TLP: Red, which limits information to participants only, and TLP: Amber, which restricts access to those on a need-to-know basis within the organization.

However, with IT admins and even personal assistants often having access to these tools, the potential for information leakage is significant. Sensitive communications can be compromised by privileged access or simply through insufficient segmentation of data.

Examples of Risk

Leaks involving M&A conversations can lead to deals being preempted by competitors, while leaks of internal investigations or HR matters can cause reputational harm before facts are determined. Malicious insiders can also be tipped off when standard tools are used for internal investigations. In other words, without proper controls, the security of sensitive communications is compromised.

ArmorText as the Solution

Classified-Tier Segmentation

ArmorText enables enterprises to more easily adopt a tiered approach to protecting communications, similar to the “Tier and Protect” strategy used by governments and intelligence agencies.

By leveraging ArmorText as the classified tier within the enterprise, organizations can segregate sensitive communications from less critical conversations conducted over existing platforms like Teams or Slack. This provides a more cost-effective and efficient means of segregating communications based on sensitivity, ensuring that only those with a true need-to-know have access.

End-to-End Encryption Advantage

Traditional approaches for sensitive information in government include classified and unclassified tiers, which require the physical separation of systems. ArmorText’s encryption approach allows for stronger segmentation by applying encryption unique to each message and specific to individual users and their unique devices, meaning that even if credentials are compromised, unauthorized users cannot decrypt the information.

ArmorText helps enterprises implement a tiered communication strategy, similar to classified systems used by governments, but in a more cost-effective and efficient way. This allows enterprises to secure high-stakes discussions—such as those involving executive teams, boards, HR, legal matters, or M&A—without the complexity or expense of traditional government infrastructures.

Conclusion

Sensitive communications need more than standard enterprise collaboration tools. They require a tiered communication approach that proactively secures data against adversaries using advanced methods, like AI, to exploit weaknesses.

ArmorText’s secure communication platform allows enterprises to adopt a tiered approach similar to government systems, offering high-level security for executives, boards, and other sensitive use cases without the complexity or expense of traditional government infrastructures.

Call to Action: Take proactive steps today to protect your executive and board communications with ArmorText’s classified-tier solution.