End-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Signal have gained widespread traction in the news (for better or worse). The app is widely praised for its robust encryption model, minimal data collection, and open-source transparency, and journalists, activists, and security-conscious executives have turned to Signal as a trusted tool for secure communication.
But while Signal excels in privacy, does it meet the requirements for regulated industries like healthcare, government contracting, or critical infrastructure?
This article will explore whether Signal is an appropriate tool for organizations operating under major compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, FedRAMP, CMMC, CJIS, and others. The analysis is aimed at IT professionals, CISOs, compliance officers, and decision-makers evaluating communication tools in high-assurance environments.