We’re excited to announce that a major upgrade is coming soon to the Sentinel platform: video conferencing. This feature, currently under development, will be added to our Chat Channels and PiNG products, significantly enhancing the secure out-of-band communications your organisation relies on to maintain operational resilience.
This upgrade is particularly valuable for UK banking and financial institutions operating under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and it also prepares organisations for upcoming compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). As regulatory bodies like the FCA and SEC in the US focus more on eliminating off-channel communications, Sentinel’s new video conferencing capabilities will ensure your organisation meets these requirements while safeguarding sensitive conversations.
Key Features of Sentinel’s Video Conferencing
The video conferencing feature is designed to meet the highest standards of security and compliance, especially in sectors like finance that require full auditability. Here’s what you can expect:
- End-to-End Encryption: All video calls will be encrypted from start to finish, with up to 4 recipients. This ensures that sensitive conversations remain private and secure.
- Video Calls for Up to 200 Participants: Host large meetings, discussions, and crisis management sessions with teams, stakeholders, or clients while maintaining the same level of security and control.
- Fully Auditable Calls: In compliance-heavy sectors such as finance, the ability to record and audit communications is essential. All video calls on Sentinel will be recorded and stored securely, with full tamper-proof audit trails—vital for FCA-regulated firms and organisations preparing for DORA.
- Screen Sharing: Collaboration is key, and our screen-sharing feature allows teams to share visual data seamlessly during calls, facilitating productive discussions and decision-making.
Strengthening Operational Resilience and Regulatory Compliance
As organisations in the finance sector face increasing pressure to improve operational resilience, Sentinel’s video conferencing feature offers a crucial solution. The ability to hold secure, encrypted video calls that are fully auditable provides peace of mind in meeting stringent compliance requirements. This is especially relevant for UK banks and financial institutions preparing for DORA’s implementation.
By adding the power of Sentinel PiNG and Chat Channels - complete video conferencing - to your approved communication channels, you’re taking a vital step toward cutting out off-channel communications, a significant focus for regulatory bodies like the FCA and SEC. Sentinel provides a unified, fully compliant platform that mitigates risk while enabling secure collaboration.
What’s Next - Sign up to become a Beta tester
This is just the beginning. The new video conferencing feature will be available in the not too distant future, and we will share more details as development progresses. To get the inside line and experience the power of this feature, why not fill out the form below to become a beta tester.
You don't need to be an existing customer, we will be setting up a dedicated Beta Test System using our Spaces functionality.
