Secure communication
Board discussions that stay with the board
Private messages, a board news feed and document sharing in the same platform as the board pack. Confidential conversations stay out of personal inboxes and messaging apps.
Messaging built for confidential discussions
Directors and the secretary exchange messages and files where the board papers already are.
End-to-end encryption
Messages and files are encrypted, from sender to recipient.
- Encryption of messages and files
- Hosted on Microsoft Azure
- Multi-factor authentication
Private chat
Real-time messaging for confidential board discussions.
- One-to-one messages
- Group discussions
- Message expiration
Secure file sharing
Share sensitive documents with access controls.
- Encrypted transfer
- Access logging
- Version control
- Expiring share links
Tools
Three channels, one platform
Each channel has its own purpose, and all of them follow the same access rules.
Private board chat
Messaging for board communication.
- Real-time messaging
- Direct communication between board members.
- Group channels
- Dedicated spaces for committees and working groups.
- Message controls
- Message expiration and editing permissions.
Board news feed
Announcements and updates for the board.
- Targeted updates
- Share news with specific members or committees.
- Attachments
- Images, documents and links, shared securely.
- Discussion
- Comment on updates inside the platform.
Document sharing
Sharing and collaboration on sensitive documents.
- Access controls
- Permissions for viewing and editing.
- Version history
- Changes tracked with a complete audit trail.
- Secure preview
- Read documents in the viewer without downloading them.
Why it matters
Situations boards meet, and how Dafira handles them
Email and consumer messaging apps were not designed for board confidentiality.
An email is forwarded
A director discusses executive pay by email. The message is forwarded outside the board, and salary data leaves the company.
With Dafira
- Messages cannot be forwarded outside the platform
- Access limited to authorised board members
- The audit trail shows who read what
A personal device is compromised
A director’s messaging app is compromised, exposing months of board discussion about a possible acquisition.
With Dafira
- Encryption protects the content of messages
- Access can be revoked for a lost or compromised device
- Message expiration limits exposure
A regulatory audit
During a GDPR audit, the board cannot show who accessed sensitive documents or when key decisions were communicated.
With Dafira
- Complete audit trail with timestamps
- Access logs for documents and messages
- Exportable reports for compliance documentation
An urgent decision while travelling
The CEO needs board approval on an urgent matter, while directors are in different time zones and use different tools.
With Dafira
- One secure platform, on every device
- Notifications for urgent matters
- Integrated voting for quick decisions
Security measures
The communication tools share the security of the rest of the platform.
Encryption
Messages and files are encrypted, so only the members they are shared with can read them.
Audit trails
Communication activity is logged, so you can show who accessed what and when.
Continuous monitoring
The platform runs on Microsoft Azure, with continuous security monitoring and protection against unauthorised access.
Dafira has simplified our document management tremendously, making our meeting preparations more efficient and allowing our board to focus on decision-making.
Other features
Each feature works on the same meetings, documents and members.
See Dafira with your own board pack
A 30-minute demo with someone who has run board meetings. Bring a real agenda and we will set it up with you.