Secure Communications for Cities and Counties

Many cities and counties still rely on foreign-controlled messengers and collaboration tools. This creates real risks around data protection, compliance, governance, and the continuity of day-to-day public administration.

The 2026 Guide to Secure Communications for Cities and Municipalities shows how local governments can introduce a sovereign, easy-to-use messenger, for leadership, departments, and decentralized teams.

What you’ll learn in the guide:

• Why WhatsApp, Teams & Co. pose real risks for municipalities: Jurisdictional exposure, lack of true end-to-end encryption, and loss of control

• How cities and counties can collaborate securely: One messenger for leadership, administration, councils, and external partners

• Which use cases can be implemented immediately: Council and committee communication, crisis response, leadership groups, and locations without intranet access

• How to get started pragmatically: Launch a pilot, prove value, and scale step by step

• Why European messengers are ready for public administration today: Already used across federal government, public authorities, and regulated organizations