Sealit

The typical implementation process for Sealit, which is built around the Zero Trust security model, involves several structured steps designed to ensure maximum data protection and minimal disruption to existing workflows. Here's an overview of the process and estimated timeline:

Sealit Implementation Process

1. Define Your Protection Surface
   • Identify critical assets, data, users, and systems that need protection.

   • This includes confidential emails, files, and communication channels.

2. Map Traffic Flow
   • Understand how data moves within your organization.

   • Helps in identifying potential vulnerabilities and access points.

3. Architect Your Zero Trust Network
   • Design a network that assumes no implicit trust.

   • Incorporate segmentation, access controls, and encryption.

4. Create Zero Trust Policies
   • Implement policies based on least privilege access.

   • Ensure users and devices only access what they need.

5. Validate Devices and Users
   • Enroll and authenticate all devices.

   • Use biometric authentication or PINs for secure access.

6. Implement Encryption
   • Encrypt data in transit and at rest.

   • Sealit integrates with Outlook, Gmail, Slack, and other tools for seamless encryption.

7. Monitor and Maintain
   • Use Sealit’s automated monitoring to track data access and activity.

   • Continuously assess and update security policies.

Estimated Timeline

• Initial Setup & Integration: 1–3 days
  (Includes installing Sealit add-ins, setting up the portal, and configuring basic settings)

• Policy & Architecture Design: 1–2 weeks
  (Depending on organization size and complexity)

• Full Deployment & Training: 2–4 weeks
  (Includes user onboarding, device enrollment, and training sessions)

• Ongoing Monitoring & Optimization: Continuous
  (Sealit provides automated tools for this)

Sealit is designed to be highly adaptable to various business needs, especially for industries handling sensitive data like finance, healthcare, legal, and real estate. Here are the key customization features:

1. Custom Branding

   • You can personalize your organization’s secure messages with your logo and custom text.

2. Secure Spaces
   • Create dedicated encrypted data rooms for clients or departments.
   • Only authorized collaborators can decrypt the data.

   • Can be automatically linked to email attachments for seamless workflow.

3. Custom Monitoring & Alerts (Enterprise Plan)

   • Set up custom security alerts and monitoring parameters tailored to your organization’s needs.

4. API Integrations

   • Enterprise users can integrate Sealit with existing reporting platforms to automate secure email sending.

5. Private Hosting Option

   • Available for enterprise clients needing on-premise or private cloud deployment.

6. Flexible Email Compatibility
   • Works with Outlook, Gmail, and any mail server via IMAP/SMTP.

   • Even bespoke setups are supported through the Sealit portal.

7. Biometric Authentication
   • Users can access encrypted content using biometrics or PINs, enhancing security without passwords.

• Subscription Plans:
  • Sealit Communicate: $10/user/month: Includes 100 GB storage, 3 secure spaces, email and file encryption, Slack integration, custom branding, and support.
  • Sealit Collaborate: $15/user/month: Includes 1 TB storage, unlimited secure spaces, advanced monitoring, desktop encryption, custom branding, and support.

  • Enterprise Plan: Contact for pricing: Offers all features plus API integration, private hosting, custom alerts, and a dedicated customer success manager.

• Setup Fees:

  • No explicit setup fees: Sealit is designed for fast, self-service deployment with guided onboarding.

• Maintenance Costs:

  • Included in subscription: Automatic updates and monitoring are handled by Sealit.

• Support Charges:
  • Included in all plans: Access to online chat support and Sealit Academy.
  • Enterprise plan: Includes a dedicated customer success manager.

Sealit provides robust onboarding and support through the Sealit Academy, which includes:

• Step-by-step setup guides for account registration, email integration (Outlook, Gmail), and mobile app installation.

• Video tutorials and documentation for using features like Secure Send, Secure Spaces, and FileDrop.

• FAQs and troubleshooting articles covering common issues and advanced configurations.

• Live chat and email support via [email protected].

• Mobile app setup assistance for biometric authentication and PIN-based access.

• Team onboarding tools to invite and manage users within an organization.

Sealit is built on a Zero Trust security model, which includes:

• Dual-layer encryption:
  • AES (symmetric) for fast encryption.

  • RSA (asymmetric) for secure key distribution.

• Composite key encryption, allowing multiple authorized users to decrypt data with their own keys.

• Biometric authentication via the Sealit mobile app (Face ID, fingerprint).

• PIN-based access for users without the app.

• No central key storage – encryption keys are stored on users’ devices and email servers, not by Sealit.

• Automated monitoring of data access and activity.

• Compliance with GDPR and CCPA, with customizable data storage locations and encryption key hosting.

• Regular updates are made to the Sealit Portal, mobile apps, and email add-ins (Outlook/Gmail).

• Updates typically include:
  • Security enhancements
  • New features

  • Bug fixes

• Users are notified via the Sealit Portal or app when updates are available.

• No manual intervention is usually required updates are streamlined for minimal disruption.

Sealit follows a Zero Trust model that ensures users retain full control over their data:

• You own your data entirely. Sealit does not store your encryption keys centrally, meaning even they cannot access your information.

• Encryption keys are stored on your devices or email servers, not on Sealit’s infrastructure.

• You can choose where your data and keys are hosted, including selecting the country of storage.

• Sealit complies with data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, giving you the right to access, move, or delete your data.

• For enterprise clients, Sealit offers private environments where all data and keys are hosted within the organization’s infrastructure.

• You can send encrypted messages to unlimited recipients without needing them to be paid users. This makes it easy to expand communication securely.

• Sealit integrates with platforms like Gmail, Outlook, Slack, and custom email servers, allowing you to scale across different teams and tools.

• Features like Secure Spaces let you create encrypted collaboration environments that grow with your needs.

• Sealit provides automated monitoring tools to help manage usage and adjust resources as needed.

• There’s no vendor lock-in, so you can scale down or migrate without being tied to Sealit’s infrastructure.

• Renewal:
  • Contracts typically renew automatically unless the user cancels.
  • Users may receive notifications about changes to pricing or terms before renewal.

  • Continued use of the service may require acceptance of updated terms or privacy policies.

• Cancellation:
  • Users can cancel their subscription by contacting Sealit’s support team.
  • Cancellation does not affect data ownership—users retain control over their encrypted data.
  • After cancellation, access to Sealit services is revoked, but encrypted data remains secure and inaccessible without the user’s keys.
  • Sealit encourages users to resolve issues directly with support before escalating to external regulatory bodies.

Sealit is built to meet several major international compliance standards:

1. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – Ensures user rights over personal data, including access, portability, and deletion. Sealit supports privacy by design and secure data handling.

2. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – Provides rights for California residents to access, opt out of data sharing, and receive equal service regardless of privacy choices.

3. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) – Sealit supports HIPAA compliance through strong encryption, access controls, audit logs, and secure data transmission, making it suitable for healthcare environments.

4. Zero Trust Security Model – Sealit’s architecture ensures that no one, including Sealit itself, can access user data without explicit permission. Encryption keys are stored on user devices and email servers, not centrally.