Controlled File-Sharing Threat Modeling: A Blog Series When HighSide does anything, we carefully consider the "threat model" to ensure we have eliminated 99.99% of the possibilities of data compromise. While I'd like to say 100%, unfortunately there is no perfect system - but with HighSide, our system starts with a metaphorical solid cement box. If your Evan Blair • 2 min read
Compliance ITAR and Encryption: What You Need to Know According to the March 2020 ITAR encryption addendum, ITAR regulated data stored or transmitted in the cloud must be “end-to-end encrypted” (E2EE). Additionally, ITAR regulations state that "The means of decryption are not provided to any third party." In order to properly satisfy this rule, ITAR compliant E2E encryption requires Brendan Diaz • 2 min read
Controlled File-Sharing Don't Gamble w/ File-Sharing When it Comes to Security, Control and Compliance Securely sharing files with colleagues and partners isn’t easy. While there are many user-friendly consumer-focused collaboration tools on the market like OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive, these lack the security measures necessary to confront the increasingly sophisticated level of threats targeting modern enterprises. Many organisations rapidly deployed cloud storage Evan Blair • 4 min read
News SAP National Security Services & HighSide Finalize Partnership to Deliver FedRAMP and DOD Approved Controlled File-Sharing & Collaboration HighSide, Inc., the leader in Controlled File-Sharing & Collaboration, and SAP’s (NYSE: SAP) National Security Services (SAP NS2) division have partnered to co-sell and deliver HighSide’s e2e encrypted file-sharing, collaboration, and communications platform in a FedRAMP and DoD approved cloud hosting environment. SAP NS2 selected HighSide after over Evan Blair • 2 min read
Controlled File-Sharing How are you controlling your data as it flows out into the supply chain? As more workplaces adopt cloud collaboration tools as a result of the Covid pandemic, the data supply chain is becoming increasingly difficult to secure. When employees exchange information through collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Google Drive, this data isn’t just sent to the recipient, it’s also Evan Blair • 4 min read
Compliance A New Year's Resolution: Low Hanging Fruit Hardly anything is predictable anymore: Covid-19, remote work, supply chain, social media vulnerabilities, data security, employee retention. It is tough doing any strategic planning these days with so many fundamental uncertainties and even tougher just managing a business day-to-day. Evan Blair • 2 min read
News SAIC Selects HighSide to Deliver E2E Encrypted Communications to US Government Customers HighSide, Inc., the leader in end-to-end (E2E) encrypted collaboration, has been selected by Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) to bring HighSide’s secure sharing, collaboration and communications platform to U.S. government customers. HighSide’s E2E encrypted messaging and collaboration application will be available through SAIC’s Rugged Apps™ Evan Blair • 2 min read
Cryptography & Cybersecurity When your mission is one of national security, HighSide is the only platform that can be trusted. Zero Trust E2E Encrypted Messaging for Rapid Deployment & Sustained Communications Special operations, intelligence and mission oriented support teams are at the frontlines, dealing with rapidly changing situations on the ground. Ensuring secure and reliable digital text based communications with team members, allies and command structure is critical to executing Evan Blair • 2 min read
Compliance PHIPA, the Canadian Healthcare Compliance Regulation is More Than Just a HIPAA Clone North America has two strong healthcare compliance regulations, HIPAA (USA) and PHIPA (Canada). While the two are very similar, it’s important for Canadian healthcare companies to understand the differences - and what they are responsible for when choosing a provider that will help them communicate, collaborate, and share patient Evan Blair • 3 min read
Controlled File-Sharing The Challenge of Making Regulated Data Both Available and Secure When it comes to collaboration, the more available your data is to your employees, the less secure it is. Many organisations struggle to strike a balance between ensuring that employees have instant access to the data they need to do their jobs while shielding sensitive data from unauthorised users. With Evan Blair • 4 min read