Enterprises need messaging platforms that protect sensitive information, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and enable seamless collaboration without sacrificing usability. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right secure messaging app for your business? This guide compares the top enterprise messaging solutions to help you make an informed decision.

Secure collaboration and communication tools are essential for modern businesses. But with cyberattacks on the rise, choosing the wrong platform can put sensitive data at risk. To help businesses make an informed decision, we’ve compiled the five most important questions to ask before selecting a secure collaboration platform.

After years of service, Skype is officially shutting down in May 2025. For many organizations, the first instinct is to switch to Microsoft Teams, but is it truly the best choice? Before making a decision, let’s answer the most common questions businesses are asking about the Skype for Business shutdown and explore the best Skype alternatives for secure, compliant, and flexible communication.

The Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) has announced it will standardise on Signal for all non-classified communications via mobile devices. Signal has a strong security posture, encompassing end-to-end encryption, minimal metadata, and other privacy-preserving features. The decision underscores an ongoing shift among military and government entities worldwide towards adopting end-to-end encrypted communication solutions to protect unclassified yet sensitive exchanges.

Implemented in 2024, NIS2 is the updated EU directive on cybersecurity. Like any new compliance framework, achieving compliance won’t just happen; it takes organizational commitment and ongoing focused and coordinated effort, and here is how Wire can help.

You may find it surprising, but according to various estimates, between 60 and 80 percent of business communications (chat, voice, video, email, document sharing, etc.) is still unencrypted. In many cases, even solutions that provide encryption are often vulnerable. Last year’s Salt Typhoon hack of multiple U.S. telecommunications companies highlighted significant vulnerabilities in our communication infrastructures.

‍Government cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting data—it’s about national security and public trust. According to the latest data, ransomware attacks on U.S. government agencies jumped by 50% in 2023. The start of 2025 wasn't much better, with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) highlighting newly exploited vulnerabilities—such as CVE-2024-29059, an information disclosure flaw in Microsoft .NET Framework that could expose sensitive information.

As the product leader of Wire, I am deeply invested in delivering genuine, user-first security. A critical aspect of this mission is understanding why opt-in security models often fail to protect the majority of users. A prime example of this failure is WhatsApp’s encrypted backup feature, which is a classic case of security as an afterthought rather than a default.

We’re thrilled to share some big news with you! We're preparing to roll out MLS (Messaging Layer Security), a game-changing update to enhance your Wire experience with stronger security and enhanced support for larger groups. Here’s everything you need to know about our MLS rollout, its benefits, and how this rollout will affect you.

Imagine a financial institution detecting unusual activity that might indicate fraud, insider trading, or a national government agency coordinating an emergency response when a cyberattack disrupts internal communication channels, delaying critical decisions. The result? Misinformation, operational paralysis, and a compromised response effort. In critical industries, such as government, finance, and healthcare, secure internal communication isn't just about confidentiality.