Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own AWS Wickr

Replace AWS Wickr with a custom build. Protect your organization's most important conversations

Weekend Project
20 features0 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 20 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Pusher / WebSockets

Real-time messaging and live updates

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 20 features

Compliance(4 features)

Audit Trails

Maintain comprehensive audit trails of communications for compliance and monitoring

Data Retention Configuration

Configure data retention policies for both internal and external communications

DoD IL4/5 Certification

Compliance with Department of Defense Impact Level 4/5 standards

FedRAMP High Certification

Compliance with FedRAMP High security certification for government standards

Administration(3 features)

AWS Management Console Integration

Centralized dashboard for managing AWS Wickr network with comprehensive administrative controls

Policy Enforcement

Enforce organizational policies across communications

Security Groups

Ability to create and manage security groups for controlling access

Collaboration(3 features)

Federation Capabilities

Ability to connect and collaborate with external partners while maintaining security boundaries

File Sharing

Secure file sharing with support for files up to 5GB

Screen Sharing

Ability to share screens securely during calls and collaboration

Security(3 features)

256-Bit Encryption

Advanced encryption standard for protecting all communications

End-to-End Encrypted Messaging

All messages are protected with end-to-end encryption ensuring only intended recipients can access content

Zero-Trust Architecture

Security architecture ensuring complete message privacy with no access by AWS or administrators to user content

Communication(2 features)

Video Calls

Secure video calling with support for up to 100 participants

Voice Calls

Secure voice calling with end-to-end encryption

Performance(2 features)

Low-Bandwidth Support

Ensure consistent communication in challenging environments with limited bandwidth

Offline Message Access

Access messages while offline with synchronization when connectivity is restored

Implementation(1 features)

Quick Onboarding

Rapid deployment and onboarding for crisis response scenarios

Platform(1 features)

Cross-Device Support

Seamless communication across mobile and desktop devices

Cost Calculator

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