SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE DATA EXCHANGE IN A DISTRIBUTED COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION

摘要

A collaborative communication system that includes a plurality of endpoints and interconnecting nodes configured to communicate via messages over interconnecting channels (figure 1A, 110, 120, 130). Each of the plurality of endpoints and/or interconnecting nodes can determine whether to apply protection to the messages on a per message basis and/or base on the interconnecting channel being used. Thus, a balance between adequate protection and use of system resources and bandwidth can be maintained.