New in Mattermost: Improved Security for Mission-Critical Collaboration 

Mattermost helps organizations operating in complex, high-security, regulated environments streamline secure collaboration workflows and accelerate operations. From classified government deployments and disconnected emergency response zones to cross-agency coordination and cybersecurity incident response, Mattermost is purpose-built to keep your mission in motion. 

Mattermost v10.7 and v10.8 deliver new capabilities across mobile, additional security features, and an even deeper Microsoft integration. Upgrade today to gain even more value from the Mattermost platform. 

Zero Trust security for mobile 

Organizations operating in regulated environments need to prevent unauthorized access, enforce strict device trust, and operate under an “assume breach” mindset. Mattermost helps security teams protect critical systems and increase operational resilience by supporting Zero Trust architectures with enhanced mobile protections and policy enforcement controls: 

• Biometric authentication. Ensure only authorized users access your Mattermost instance using fingerprint or facial scans for secure mobile login. By enabling biometric authentication, teams can ensure that no one can use a lost or stolen device to access sensitive communications. 

• Jailbreak detection. Prevent compromised personal devices from accessing secure collaboration channels using jailbreak detection, which automatically blocks access from jailbroken or rooted devices. 

• Screenshot protection. Eliminate visual data leaks by enabling screenshot protection, which prevents screen captures of sensitive information. 

For more information, read our Zero Trust with Mattermost docs and our Mobile Security Guide. 

Enhanced controls for classified and sensitive data 

When handling classified or operationally sensitive information, organizations must ensure that data is only visible to the right individuals, stored in sovereign locations, and protected across every touchpoint. From Mattermost v10.8, admins can improve role clarity and access controls with new configuration settings called system properties, which enable teams to display key user attributes — like clearance level, division, or role — in their Mattermost profiles: 

• In classified settings, team leads can quickly identify who’s on call, what clearance they hold, and their operational responsibilities. 

• In a defense agency coordinating operations across task forces, users can quickly identify chain-of-command relationships to streamline mission execution. 

• For critical infrastructure teams responding to cyber incidents, custom attributes can highlight relevant certifications and responsibilities across responder teams. 

Learn more about system properties. 

Increase focus by scheduling mobile messages 

Mission-critical collaboration doesn’t just happen behind desks with everyone in the same room at the same time. Whether in transit, at field sites, or working the graveyard shift, teams need access to secure collaboration tools that support asynchronous operations and protect user well-being.  

From Mattermost v10.8, teams can now coordinate across shifts and geographies while protecting work-life balance with scheduled mobile messages, which can be delivered at a future time. In addition to supporting asynchronous collaboration, this functionality also respects the user’s right to disconnect — giving them the downtime they need to recharge and return to work with renewed focus. 

Here are some use cases for this new feature: 

• In regulated environments with labor protections, team leads can schedule non-urgent communications during working hours to reduce off-hour interruptions. 

• In 24/7 operations centers, outgoing shift leads can schedule messages to provide timely handovers to incoming teams without disrupting rest cycles. 

• In multinational agencies coordinating across time zones, scheduled updates show up during each recipient’s workday, reducing dependence on real-time syncs.  

For more information on scheduled mobile messages, read the docs. 

Isolated, private communications within Microsoft Teams 

Mattermost enables critical infrastructure organizations to extend their Microsoft environments with a secure digital hub for technical and operations teams. By seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Teams, Mattermost accelerates workflows while allowing organizations to maintain strict security and compliance features and further protect mission-critical work. 

Mattermost now ships with an even deeper integration with Microsoft Teams that supports a variety of mission-critical use cases: 

• A defense agency can embed Mattermost messaging into Teams to isolate classified communication while maintaining user continuity. 

• In a multinational coalition, teams can use Mattermost as a secure enclave within Microsoft 365 to coordinate field logistics and technical tasks. 

• A critical infrastructure company can overlay Mattermost within its Microsoft 365 stack to ensure sovereign control of sensitive alerts shared with external vendors. 

Learn more about Mattermost’s integrations with Microsoft. 

Quantum-secure end-to-end encryption (E2EE) 

Earlier this month, Mattermost announced a Joint Development Program with Qrypt, a leader in quantum-secure encryption, to deliver quantum-secure end-to-end encryption integrated in the Mattermost platform. As cyberthreats become increasingly sophisticated and quantum computing continues to evolve, this capability can help organizations get ahead of emerging threats while protecting mission-critical work. 

Under the program, early customers are able to influence the solution to support their specific operational needs. If you’re interested in learning more about the program or already want to participate, please contact us. 

Learn more about our partnership with Qrypt. 

Secure your mission-critical work today 

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