This ban is about cyber security concerns with using WhatsApp to conduct official US government business in the U.S. House of Representatives
The House’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has classified WhatsApp “as a “high-risk” communication platform” and suggests staff pick an alternative app such as Microsoft Teams or Signal.
US House bans WhatsApp on staff devices over security concerns – BleepingComputer
Your Takeaway
I have written about the use of Signal here, where I also discuss the lack of accountability that this type of app has when compared to Microsoft Teams:
If you have a business case for using an app such as Signal in your organisation then ensure you have the supporting use policies in place, because the lack of accountability when using these apps may be an issue if you suffer a cyber security or HR incident.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
