AWS Wickr achieves DoD Impact Level 4 and 5 authorization

The article summarizes that AWS Wickr, an end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration service, has achieved the Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (DoD CC SRG) Impact Level 4 and 5 authorization in the AWS GovCloud (US-West) Region.

Specifically, the article covers:

• What the DoD CC SRG is and its impact levels based on information sensitivity
• Key features of AWS Wickr, including end-to-end encryption, data retention capabilities, and administrative controls
• How the new authorization enhances security and compliance for DoD customers, building on Wickr's existing authorizations like FedRAMP
• Quotes from AWS experts highlighting the importance of this authorization for DoD mission collaboration