- May 22, 2020
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| TYPE | Infrastructure |
| CLIENT | Kingdom of Poland |
| PROJECT | BezpiecznaWiadość: Polish Encrypted Messaging Service |
| PROJECT COST | 10,000,000.00 |
| COMPLETION DATE | 24/10/2024 |
| PROJECT INFORMATION | BezpiecznaWiadość: Polish Encrypted Messaging Service 1. Core Features: End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Ensures that messages are encrypted on the sender’s device and decrypted only on the recipient’s device. Cross-Platform Support: Available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. User Authentication: Two-factor authentication (2FA) and optional biometric authentication (fingerprint, facial recognition). Group Chats: Secure group messaging with end-to-end encryption. Voice and Video Calls: Encrypted voice and video communication. File Sharing: Secure sharing of files, images, and videos with encryption. Self-Destructing Messages: Messages that self-destruct after a specified period. 2. Security Architecture: Encryption Algorithms: Use of AES-256 for message encryption, RSA-4096 for key exchange, and SHA-256 for hashing. Key Management: Keys are generated and stored securely on user devices. Private keys never leave the device. Forward Secrecy: Use of ephemeral keys for each session to ensure past communications remain secure even if keys are compromised. Zero-Knowledge Proof: Server cannot read the messages; only the sender and recipient can decrypt the messages. 3. Privacy and Compliance: GDPR Compliance: Adherence to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for handling user data. Data Minimization: Only essential user data is collected, and metadata is minimized. Transparency Reports: Regular transparency reports on government requests for data. Open Source: The codebase is open source to allow for community audits and transparency. 4. User Interface and Experience: Intuitive Design: Clean and user-friendly interface with a focus on ease of use. Customization: Options for themes, notification settings, and chat backgrounds. Accessibility: Features to support users with disabilities, including voice commands and screen reader compatibility. 5. Additional Features: Integration with National ID: Optional integration with Poland’s national ID system for verified accounts. Emergency SOS Feature: Quick access to emergency services with location sharing. Secure Payments: Integration with secure payment gateways for peer-to-peer payments. 6. Technical Infrastructure: Servers: Secure servers located in Poland to ensure compliance with local data protection laws. Load Balancing: Distributed server architecture for high availability and reliability. DDoS Protection: Robust protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks. Regular Security Audits: Frequent security audits and penetration testing by third-party experts. 7. Development and Maintenance: Agile Development: Continuous improvement through agile methodologies. Community Involvement: Active engagement with the user community for feedback and feature requests. Customer Support: 24/7 customer support with multilingual capabilities. Implementation Steps: Planning and Research: Define requirements, conduct market research, and gather user feedback. Design and Prototyping: Create wireframes, UI/UX design, and develop prototypes. Development: Implement core features, encryption protocols, and security measures. Testing: Conduct extensive testing, including security testing, usability testing, and beta testing with real users. Launch: Deploy the service, monitor performance, and gather user feedback for improvements. Maintenance and Updates: Regular updates for security patches, new features, and performance enhancements. BezpiecznaWiadość aims to provide a highly secure and user-friendly encrypted messaging service tailored to the needs of Polish users. By focusing on strong encryption, privacy, and compliance with local regulations, it offers a reliable and trustworthy communication platform. It is designed and developed by the Institute for Research and Development and released under a NDA by Orange Polska telecommunications company. |
| ENCRYPTED | Yes |
