Slack will now let anyone send you a DM
Slack Connect expands with direct message support so that users can send DMs outside of their organization
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Messaging platformSlackhas announced that it will expand its services to allow users to securely connect with anyone outside of their organization.
After launchingSlack Connectlast year, the service is now looking to step up its game to replaceemailoutside of one’s company by allowing users to work with external organizations right from within itsonline collaboration software. In fact, up to 20 organizations can securely work together in the same space using the service and each side is able to maintain control over their organization’s data.
Now though, Slack is expanding Slack Connect through direct messages (DMs) which are available now but the company also plans to allow users to link together multiple organizations to create a private business network later this year.
To get started using Slack Connect DMs, users simply need to send an invite to anyone else using Slack and once they accept, they’ll be able to communicate with one another using direct messages. The company also plans to offer Slack Connect DM invitations to all teams soon, including those on free plans.
Slack Connect
Businesses can use Slack Connect to securely connect to external organizations to make it easier for them to work with trusted partners without having to deal with long email threads.
Admins and security professionals will be happy to know that all of Slack’s enterprise-grade security features and compliance standards extend to both channels and direct messages with external partners. However, the company also plans to further extend the service’s security capabilities before Slack Connect’s next feature goes live.
Over the past year, there has been a huge increase in the number of phishing scams and cyberattacks as cybercriminals attempt to capitalize on the massive number of employeesworking from home. While Slack Connect already restrictscertain file typesfrom being sent in channels and DMs, Slack will soon addmalware protectionand link scanning to the service to further prevent phishing scams and spam.
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Finally, the company plans to allow two or more organizations to create their own private business network using Slack Connect. These networks will allow for unified directories, direct messaging, channel discovery and shared applications when they roll out this winter.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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