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Open source software powers nearly everything we build today. According to the 2024 State of the Software Supply Chain report, open source adoption continues to accelerate. This scale lets teams move fast, share knowledge, and build on proven foundations instead of starting from scratch. But it also expands the attack surface. The same openness that accelerates innovation can also invite risk.

Stop configuring. Start collaborating. What if you could deploy Rocket.Chat with the confidence that comes from built-in best practices, automated setup, and expert guidance—all in just minutes? That's exactly what Launchpad delivers. Meet Launchpad, Rocket.Chat's opinionated deployment path that gets your Secure CommsOS instance up and running quickly and reliably.

A command center is always buzzing with activity. Imagine a major infrastructure failure has occurred, the kind that brings multiple agencies scrambling to a virtual command center. You have analysts coordinating field teams, urgent updates coming in from every direction, and decisions need to be made in seconds. Rocket.Chat v7.11 delivers the architectural backbone needed to support the kind of complexity that defines day-to-day operations in mission-critical environments.

Over the years, we’ve been on an incredible journey at Rocket.Chat—working to make communication more interoperable, secure, and sovereign. Today, we’re excited to share three big updates on this journey: the alpha release of native federation, our continued support for Matrix.org, and what you can expect from us at the Matrix Conference 2025.

In high-stakes operations, one small mistake can ripple through an entire mission. A question phrased the wrong way, a sensitive detail slipped into an AI prompt, or an overlooked message can slow decisions or put data at risk. That’s why Rocket.Chat v7.10 was built with teams like yours in mind. With Rocket.Chat AI, your queries are automatically sharpened, sensitive information stays protected, and every answer is traced back to its source.

Organizational security protects businesses from cyber threats through comprehensive policies, proven security models, and employee awareness. This guide covers essential security frameworks including Bell-LaPadula, Biba, Clarke-Wilson, and Zero Trust models, plus seven actionable strategies: Learn how to balance security with productivity using modern collaboration platforms that enforce policies transparently while enabling seamless teamwork across cloud, on-premise, or air-gapped environments. ‍

We’ve been officially designated as ‘Awardable’ in the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace, which is the DoD’s flagship DevSecOps ecosystem. This signals something bigger than a badge. It’s formal recognition that Rocket.Chat has cleared the toughest security, compliance, and readiness standards required for DoD acquisition. Programs can now procure Rocket.Chat quickly, securely with less red tape and more confidence.

Data breach costs average $4.44 million globally in 2025, making communication security a critical business priority. Organizations must implement comprehensive security strategies that address both technical controls and human factors.