LockChat: How Classification Prevents Unauthorised Access in Group Communication
As instant messaging becomes an increasingly essential tool for business communication, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. While end-to-end encryption is an important foundation for protecting information, it does not fully address the risks associated with human error – particularly when it comes to managing access rights. A simple mistake, such as adding the wrong participant to a group conversation, can have serious consequences, especially when sensitive information is involved.
The Limitations of Encryption Alone
End-to-end encryption ensures that messages are secure in transit and can only be read by intended recipients. However, it cannot prevent accidental or unauthorised access if the wrong individual is added to a chat. This highlights a critical gap in many messaging platforms—one that demands more than just encryption.
LockChat: Secure Messaging Backed by Galaxkey
LockChat, powered by Galaxkey’s unique data protection platform, addresses this challenge head-on. It goes beyond traditional encryption by combining it with powerful rights management capabilities, significantly reducing the potential for human error.
The enterprise version of LockChat offers a federated deployment option, enabling organisations to host the communication server entirely within their corporate network. This approach enhances data protection while ensuring complete data sovereignty, granting organisations full control over their sensitive information.
Classification-Based Access Control
One of LockChat’s most powerful features is group classification. When creating a group, users can assign it a specific classification – tailored to their organisation’s policies – which defines strict access controls. These classifications are fully customisable and can govern:
- Who can access the data
- Where the data can be accessed from
- When users are allowed to interact with the group
- How users can interact with the data (e.g., view, forward, copy, or share)
LockChat enforces classification-based access controls, ensuring that only authorised individuals can join sensitive conversations. This significantly reduces the risk of inadvertently including unintended participants.
Summary: Enabling Secure Collaboration
With end-to-end encryption, advanced rights management, and classification-based access control, LockChat offers a truly secure and intelligent messaging solution for modern businesses. Organisations can adopt instant messaging with confidence, knowing that even human error is accounted for through thoughtful, built-in safeguards.
Security is no longer just about encryption – it’s about ensuring that the right people have the right access at the right time. LockChat makes this possible.
