The Federation Council of Russia uses eXpress

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Senators of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation can now use the secure eXpress platform for work communications. The messenger allows you to safely exchange messages, hold online meetings and transfer confidential files without the risk of leaks. One of the key advantages of the messenger, which influenced the choice of the platform, was its compliance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of communications.

Background of the project

The Federation Council of the Russian Federation was looking for a reliable Russian solution for secure communication and videoconferencing. It was necessary to ensure:

  • Confidentiality of correspondence without the risk of leaks.
  • High level of data protection for internal communications.
  • Stable operation taking into account the requirements of the IT infrastructure.
  • Compliance with Russian security standards.

Why eXpress was chosen 

The platform fully complies with security requirements: 

  • On-premise placement within the IT infrastructure of the Federation Council.
  • Three-level encryption, including End-to-End.
  • Three-factor authentication to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Preliminary file scanning with an antivirus.

Solution

In October 2024, the office of the upper house of Parliament began testing the eXpress corporate platform. First, a pilot project was conducted: 

  1. Testing the messenger in real conditions.
  2. Checking for compliance with information security requirements.
  3. Analysis of the usability of the platform and its functionality.

Result

After successful testing, members of the Federation Council can use the platform without fear of information leakage. Working in eXpress provides the following benefits: 

  • secure correspondence and voice messaging;
  • the ability to hold online meetings;
  • transfer of confidential files;
  • work in a single secure circuit.

What customers and the vendor say 

"This is a domestic development, an analogue of Telegram and WhatsApp, but with a high degree of security. As part of supporting domestic technologies, there was a proposal to switch to the eXpress messenger. Those who want to can switch, those who do not want to can stay, but the risk that spam may come or scammers will call is high. And this is a more secure system of domestic development"

Vyacheslav Timchenko

head of the Federation Council Committee on Rules and Organization of Parliamentary Activity  (comment for TASS)

"The eXpress messenger as a domestic development offers a higher level of protection and control over data. This is especially important when it comes to official correspondence, which often contains confidential information and important documents."

Artem Sheikin

First Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Committee of the Federation Council (comment for RIA Novosti)

He emphasized that parliamentarians must be confident in the security of their communications in order to avoid unauthorized access and interception of information. eXpress CEO Andrey Vratsky added that eXpress has already become a standard for government agencies and businesses.

Conclusions

The eXpress platform has been successfully integrated into the IT infrastructure, providing parliamentarians with secure messaging, video communication, and the transfer of confidential data. The experience of the Federation Council demonstrates that the use of certified Russian software not only increases the level of information security, but also creates a reliable digital environment for government agencies.

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