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AWS Wickr recognized in The Forrester Wave for Secure Communications Solutions

Evolving threats, flexible work models, and a growing patchwork of data protection and privacy laws have made securing business communications a challenge. We are excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) Wickr has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Secure Communications Solutions, Q3 2024. We believe this recognition from Forrester underscores the potential value of AWS Wickr to security-conscious customers with demands for compliance, flexible deployment, and high assurance.

The Forrester Wave: Secure Communications Solutions, Q3 2024 evaluates Leaders, Strong Performers, Contenders, and Challengers in the secure communications solutions market. It’s an assessment of the top vendors, providing insights to help security professionals select the right solution for their needs.

The report covers key trends, such as the need for solutions that enable mission-critical communications and collaboration, while aligning with use case-specific security and privacy requirements. Vendors are evaluated across 21 criteria, including assurance, retention, and postquantum cryptography.

AWS Wickr, an end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration service, is among 12 Secure Communications Solutions offerings evaluated by Forrester. AWS Wickr provides advanced security for sensitive communications, flexible administrative controls for user and policy management, and data retention to help meet auditing and regulatory needs.

AWS Wickr customers include U.S. Department of Defense organizations such as the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC). They also include non-profit humanitarian organizations such as Operation Recovery, and private-sector organizations such as Les Ambassadeurs Club. These customers leverage the robust security and collaboration capabilities that Wickr provides across multiple use cases.

As you look to maintain secure and compliant business communications, Forrester’s report offers a valuable guide to finding a solution that works for your organization. Access a complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave: Secure Communications Solutions, Q3 2024 here. 

To learn more about AWS Wickr, visit our website or contact us.

Anne Grahn

Anne Grahn

Anne is a Senior Worldwide Security GTM Specialist at AWS based in Chicago. She has more than a decade of experience in the security industry, and focuses on effectively communicating cybersecurity risk. She maintains a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.