Data Sheet
Solutions for
Government
The Challenge
Government agencies face strict requirements to carefully
manage and control sensitive information. However, this
information often needs to be shared internally and externally
(with other agencies, law enforcement and private sector).
As agencies embrace mobility. new challenges emerge for
providing information to any mobile device, computer or
tablet, anywhere in the world. Users need the ability to work
with and share files while mobile. Device-centric security
fails to address data security requirements when information
is accessed on unmanaged devices.
The Solution
Best-in-class Data Security
With full end-to-end document protection and tracking,
WatchDox uses the industry’s highest level of security while
maintaining ease of use. Files are always encrypted via AES256 where available, with FIPS 140-2 certification in transit, at
rest and in use. With WatchDox, your files remain controlled
even after they have been accessed on mobile devices or
shared with external parties.
Easy-to-Use DRM Controls
WatchDox empowers users with easy-to-use digital rights
management (DRM) controls, so they can always be in
WatchDox® by BlackBerry® addresses the challenge of
control of their content, even after external collaborators have
securing critical information while enabling seamless sharing
downloaded it. With WatchDox, all stakeholders can:
and collaboration. Available as a cloud, on-premises, or
• Set permissions to access, download, view, edit, copy,
hybrid service, WatchDox’s unique document-centric security
print, and forward
architecture allows controls and tracking to be embedded in
• Screen capture protection
enterprise files. With WatchDox, you stay in control of all synced
• Dynamic and customizable watermarking
and shared files wherever they go, on any device, online and
• Track, revoke, wipe or expire file access at any time - even offline - even after they’re downloaded from the system.
after the document has been downloaded or shared
Secure File Sharing
Industry Information Sharing
WatchDox by BlackBerry makes your content secure wherever
• Cross-agency sharing
it travels. All stakeholders can safely access, share and
• Procurement, RFP protection
collaborate on even the most sensitive files, using any device
• Legal department file protection
– desktop (Windows®, Mac®) or mobile (iOS®, Android™,
• Collaboration with law enforcement
BlackBerry® 10). Wherever the files are, and wherever they
• Sharing with state/local governments
need to go, your organization stays in control.
Data Sheet
Secure Mobile Productivity
Every agency that embraces mobility will hear the demand for
End-to-End Encryption
document access on mobile devices, whether government-
WatchDox by BlackBerry utilizes FIPS 140-2 approved
furnished equipment (GFE) or “bring your own device” (BYOD).
encryption for data at rest (AES-256) and in transit
WatchDox by BlackBerry delivers the features users want and
(SSL/TLS).
the control IT needs.
user/device
Every
public/private
What Users Want
document
exchanges
key
pair.
is
encrypted
and
encrypted
data
On-premise
customers
every
with
a
can
leverage a Hardware Security Module for secure key storage.
• Access files from any mobile device or computer
WatchDox also uniquely encrypts data while in use to
• Confidently and easily share files with colleagues and ​
secure data even when recipients are viewing or editing the
external parties
documents. You control whether they can download, print,
• Integrated annotations and shared workspaces
copy or edit your files.
• Elegant and modern user experience
• Integration with Microsoft Office productivity tools
Consistent Tracking
WatchDox by BlackBerry provides full document tracking
What IT Needs
visibility throughout its entire lifecycle. Unlike other solutions
• Secure file sharing
that only track initial download. With WatchDox, you can
• Encrypt data in transit, at rest and in use
establish who has permission to view, edit, print, and
• Revoke access from any device
share each file; track who’s doing what; and set content
• Wipe documents from any device
expiry dates or revoke access on-demand – even if the
• Track all file access
files were forwarded it to personal email address or saved
• Integrate with existing document repositories
to local drives.
Data Security Throughout the
Document Lifecycle
“Security on the device is not
as important as the ability to
protect data when it gets out of
the enterprise.”
Flexible Deployment Options
Choose to deploy WatchDox as a cloud-hosted SaaS, onpremises or hybrid solution. The on-premise option allows
agencies to deploy WatchDox by BlackBerry on internal servers
Ken Dulaney
Gartner Security Analyst
and storage in their own datacenter. In addition, organizations
may also extend existing repositories through the WatchDox
interface without migrating or duplicating the data.
About WatchDox
WatchDox by BlackBerry makes files secure and users
enterprise content, uniquely combining consumer-style app
productive. Our products enable enterprises to secure their
interfaces with security to suit any enterprise use case. Over
files wherever they are against widespread threats, and to
150 of the Fortune 1000, including the largest civilian federal
facilitate collaboration while protecting files wherever they go.
agencies, 6 of the top 12 private equity firms and most of the
Available as SaaS, a virtual appliance or a hybrid, WatchDox
6 major Hollywood studios, depend on WatchDox. For more
provides a single pane of glass to work with personal and
information, visit www.blackberry.com/watchdox.
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