Why Digital Sovereignty in Europe Is at Risk | Interview with Tuta
A conversation with Tuta on digital sovereignty, encryption backdoors, and the risks of EU chat control.
We Want to Switch, But We Can't: The Real Challenges Behind Sovereignty in Europe
European organizations want to adopt sovereign digital tools. Tools built in the EU, aligned with data protection regulations, and designed for transparency. But the reality is more complex. Our recent EU Sovereignty survey of 273 decision-makers across IT, compliance, and public sector roles shows a clear paradox: This article explores why intent isn't translating into action and what’s needed to close the sovereignty gap.
What sets Tuta apart from Big Tech? | Short Clip from Wire Uncut
Wire Uncut is a bi-weekly video series by Wire spotlighting bold, secure, European-built alternatives to Big Tech. In each 10–15 minute episode, we sit down with founders, product leaders, and technologists from across Europe to talk candidly about digital sovereignty, trust, security, and innovation in enterprise tech. What sets Tuta apart from Big Tech? In this short clip from Wire Uncut, Hanna from Tuta explains how their privacy-first mindset, user-driven model, and commitment to encryption make them fundamentally different from mainstream platforms.
Wire Uncut Ep. 2 | Tuta | Reinventing Email for Privacy-First Organizations
Wire Uncut is a bi-weekly video series by Wire spotlighting bold, secure, European-built alternatives to Big Tech. In each 10–15 minute episode, we sit down with founders, product leaders, and technologists from across Europe to talk candidly about digital sovereignty, trust, security, and innovation in enterprise tech. We dive into Tuta’s journey; from their origins and evolution to the values that drive them today. You'll hear how they build with their users at the center ("Our stakeholders are our customers"), what matters most to privacy-conscious organizations, and how they respond to rising threats like chat control. We also unpack what digital sovereignty means to Tuta and why it’s more than just a technical feature.
The Vital Role of Encryption and Privacy | Short Clip from Wire Uncut
Wire Uncut is a bi-weekly video series by Wire spotlighting bold, secure, European-built alternatives to Big Tech. In each 10–15 minute episode, we sit down with founders, product leaders, and technologists from across Europe to talk candidly about digital sovereignty, trust, security, and innovation in enterprise tech. In this clip from Wire Uncut, we talk with Hanna Bozakov (Tuta) about how Tuta got started, and why end-to-end encryption has been part of their DNA from day one. She also shares a clear stance on encryption backdoors, and why weakening privacy is never the answer.
Why Crisis Communication Needs End-to-End Encryption
Last year, the world experienced 3205 cyberattacks and data breaches, and the biggest attack exposed more than 3 billion user accounts. As organizations step up their cybersecurity efforts, they must also ensure compliance with emerging regulations. Newly implemented laws like the NIS2 (Network and Information Systems Directive) are now focusing not just on external or customer facing protocols and incident management, but also secure internal communication processes and records.
Enterprise Security Reinvented: Staying Ahead of Cyber Risks
Cyberattacks are growing fast. Businesses, big and small, feel the heat. Hackers don’t just aim for money; they target trust and data too. Many companies scramble to keep up but fall short against modern threats. Here’s the key takeaway: experts report that cybercrime costs could reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. That’s not just alarming—it’s a critical reminder for businesses everywhere.
Wire and EBCONT Partner to Deliver Secure, Compliant Communication for Europe's Public Sector and Infrastructure
In today's world, secure communication is essential rather than optional. That’s especially true for public institutions and critical infrastructure providers navigating increasing cyber threats and growing regulatory pressure. That’s why we’ve partnered with EBCONT, one of Austria’s leading IT service providers, to deliver end-to-end secure communication that’s compliant, sovereign and built for Europe.
Secure communications deserve clarity, not confusion
The rise of secure communications is a crucial aspect of adapting to a threat-filled digital landscape, enabling individuals and organizations to communicate safely, privately, and with sovereignty. It is in this spirit that Wire has raised concerns about what we consider to be risky, insecure, outdated, or non-credible approaches. Recently, we raised such concerns about Matrix, which seem to have struck a nerve and led to a lengthy and heated response.
The Ultimate Guide to European Alternatives to Big Tech Tools
Tired of relying on Big Tech for your collaboration, communication and productivity needs? You’re not alone. Whether you’re concerned about data privacy, compliance, vendor lock-in, or digital sovereignty, the shift to European-built software is gaining serious momentum. And for good reason: these platforms respect your data, operate under GDPR by default, and are often open source or self-hosted.