Owl Cyber Defense Launches Secure Text Chat Solution

Columbia, MD, Oct. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Owl Cyber Defense®, a global leader in hardware-enforced cross-domain and data diode network security solutions, today introduced XD Chat™, a secure text chat solution designed to enable personnel working on both classified and unclassified networks to collaborate seamlessly across security domains. The new solution addresses a critical need for real-time communication among mission teams, particularly in environments where AI-driven operations are accelerating the pace of decision-making.

Traditionally, fielded personnel have relied on stand-alone systems or workarounds to facilitate secure text chat across different security domains. This often resulted in the need to deploy additional systems or adapt to mismatched chat platforms, which can be cumbersome and inefficient. The introduction of Owl Cyber Defense’s XD Chat addresses these challenges by providing a secure, adaptable solution that integrates with existing chat servers and the company’s certified V2CDS™ cross-domain voice and data solution.

The solution is particularly valuable in bandwidth-constrained environments, where limited connectivity can exacerbate the difficulties of using multiple chat platforms. By deploying as a proxy alongside XMPP-compatible platforms such as Cisco Jabber and Openfire, XD Chat ensures that agencies can keep their existing chat servers while enabling secure text chat across security domains. The system supports both homogeneous and heterogeneous text chat environments, with classification labels applied at the boundary to ensure only validated and authorized messages are transmitted.

The launch of XD Chat represents a significant advancement in cross-domain collaboration, particularly for military and government organizations. By integrating with Owl’s V2CDS solution, XD Chat bridges chat platforms and ensures that only authorized messages are transmitted, thereby maintaining security and compliance. The solution is designed to be optimized for low-bandwidth links, making it suitable for deployed teams operating in the field. It also integrates seamlessly with Owl’s certified V2CDS, which can be deployed on rugged systems with low size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements, ensuring that teams remain connected wherever their missions take them.

Available now, XD Chat is built on an extensible architecture, and the company plans to expand its support to additional chat platforms and protocols in the coming months. The solution’s extensibility and flexibility make it a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their cross-domain collaboration capabilities.

Owl Cyber Defense, headquartered in Columbia, MD, is a leader in data diode and cross-domain network cybersecurity solutions. The company’s advanced technologies enable secure, near-instantaneous collaboration, bridging network barriers to protect critical missions. With a focus on scalability and interoperability, Owl ensures that organizations can maintain secure, reliable, and compliant communication channels against evolving cyber threats.