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SENTINEL SECURE CHAT SOLUTION

SENTINEL Secure Chat was designed to deliver enhanced security, reliability, and interoperability for U.S. and Partner Nation C2 and tactical edge operators. The system consists of four primary components:

  1. SENTINEL CHAT CLIENT
  2. SENTINEL SECURE CHAT SERVER 
  3. SENTINEL GATEWAY
  4. XMPP Chat Capabilities

 

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SENTINEL CHAT CLIENT

SENTINEL CHAT CLIENT delivers enhanced security, reliability, and interoperability for U.S. and Partner Nation C2 and tactical edge operators. It seamlessly replaces legacy and unauthorized chat clients like mIRC, HexChat, Mako, and Pidgin with a DoD-focused, U.S.-made secure chat solution. With SENTINEL CHAT CLIENT, military operators gain end-to-end encryption, optimized bandwidth efficiency, secure file transfers, and a modern, user-friendly interface tailored for mission success.


MISSION FOCUSED BENEFITS:

  • Compression Algorithm providing Bandwidth Savings of +90%
  • End to End Encryption (E2EE)
  • Chat Network User Identification, when token is not available
  • No Client User Registration Required
  • Back Chat Recall
  • Security Classification Banners
  • File sending across MUOS and other HF Radio Networks
  • PKI token reading when available
  • US developed and assured
  • US DoD and Mission Partner Distribution Only
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SENTINEL SECURE CHAT SERVER

SENTINEL CHAT SERVER was designed to meet the evolving mission requirements of active warfighting C2 and tactical edge operators.


Key Mission-Focused Developments

  • End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) – AES-256 with 2048-bit RSA
  • Secure Cross-Protocol Communication – Supports XMPP & IRC interoperability
  • Chat Network User Verification – Ensures identity integrity across networks
  • Full Chat Logging – Comprehensive logging across all platforms for auditing
  • Cross-Network & Domain Configurations – Secure, flexible deployment options
  • Rapid Chat Network Expansion – Scalable to mission needs
  • True Secure File Sending & Storage – Server-based encrypted file transfers
  • File Sending Across MUOS & HF Radio Networks – Optimized for low-bandwidth ops
  • Legacy Chat Client Compatibility – Seamless replacement for outdated systems
  • Failover & Redundancy Capabilities – Ensures continuous operational uptime
  • Administrator Network Toolkit – Advanced tools for mission-critical management
  • U.S. Developed & Assured – Built with national security in mind
  • U.S. DoD & Mission Partner Distribution Only – Restricted to authorized entities

 

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SENTINEL GATEWAY

The SENTINEL Chat Gateway provides an optional, secure solution for bridging multiple chat protocols, such as XMPP and IRC, in real time. Designed for warfighter networks, it enables seamless interoperability across platforms while maintaining security and usability.

Integrated with InfoGuard, the SENTINEL Gateway delivers a highly interoperable cross-network, cross-community, and cross-protocol chat solution—ensuring mission-critical communications remain connected and secure.

 


Mission-Focused Benefits

  • Simultaneous XMPP & IRC Chat Capabilities – Enables real-time, multi-protocol communication
  • Secure Cross-Protocol Communication – Seamlessly integrates XMPP and IRC with end-to-end security
  • Full Chat Logging Across All Platforms – Ensures complete auditability and mission continuity
  • Secure Cross-Network & Domain Configurations – Maintains security while enabling flexible deployments

 

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SENTINEL XMPP CAPABILITIES

The SENTINEL Chat Server optionally supports Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) to meet DISA requirements for rear operating or broadband-based chat networks.

Developed to replace unsupported legacy and third-party systems like OpenFire and TacChat, SENTINEL’s XMPP integration provides a unified, secure chat system for military operators—ensuring mission-critical reliability, security, and interoperability.

 


Mission-Focused Benefits

  • Simultaneous XMPP & IRC Chat Capabilities – Enables real-time, multi-protocol communication
  • Secure Cross-Protocol Communication – Seamlessly integrates XMPP and IRC with end-to-end security
  • Meets DISA Requirements – Compliant for rear operating and broadband-based chat networks
  • U.S. Developed & Assured – Built for mission-critical security and reliability

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact us via email at [email protected]  or phone at +1 (615) 975-5625.

Mission requirements met by SENTINEL Secure Chat can be found here.