Boards of directors must communicate effectively to establish goals for the corporation and help it reach them. Their communication can reveal sensitive information, including financial data that could prove disastrous in the incorrect hands.
Secure communication between boards is essential particularly with the evolving nature of business. To accomplish this, boards need to adopt and implement secure collaboration tools like board portals or real-time communication platforms. It is essential that boards examine and track their governance performance, which includes their approach to secure communication.
A portal for boards, for instance, which permits seamless transitions from informal to formal channels of communication, such as group chats, emails and texting, is essential for secure communication. This type of software can provide an anonymous, secure method to collaborate and share files. It also allows for real-time discussions and file sharing. It should contain features that support granular controls for access and deletion, as well as security protocols for encryption and backup.
A solid board portal is crucial however, so are secure instant messaging tools and meeting scheduling software. These tools should be simple to use, similar to popular texting, email or phone applications. Additionally, they should include additional security features like the ability to delete messages, preset contacts, and automatically send read notifications and an "view-only" attachment option that blocks downloading, exports, screen captures and forwarding. To ensure that data is not lost and to ensure that they are backed up in multiple locations including remote ones.