secure workspace (virtual desktop) enclave
isolated, encrypted & audit-ready virtual workspace for sensitive projects & classified workloads
The Secure Workspace Enclave is a fully isolated, cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) / secure remote desktop service (aligned with GDPR, NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 42001:2023, NIST AIRMF, SOC 2, ePrivacy standards, etc.) that allows your team to work in a protected digital environment separate from your regular IT systems. Users connect remotely using standard devices, such as laptops, but all sensitive operations, files, and communications remain securely contained in the cloud. Nothing is ever stored locally.
Hosted on Quantiti ∞, Niskaa’s secure AWS‑based compliance cloud with EU data residency, this enclave enables high‑risk sectors such as defence, aerospace, healthcare, finance, SaaS, and critical infrastructure to manage regulated workflows while meeting strict EU data protection and cybersecurity requirements.
With full control over user access, session duration, and geographic restrictions, every action within the workspace is encrypted, logged, and audit-ready, ensuring security and compliance are enforced by default.
Choose Your Workspace Level
You can choose from three levels of secure workspace service.
1. Basic: Secure virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
A remote desktop that runs fully in the cloud, ideal for short-term access where nothing is saved or downloaded locally.
A secure virtual desktop you access remotely through your browser or standard device. It functions like a normal desktop but runs entirely in the cloud, keeping all files and data off personal laptops or contractor computers. Ideal for short‑term projects or lower‑sensitivity tasks where data isolation still matters. Integrated with Microsoft Entra ID and AWS Managed Microsoft AD for secure single sign‑on, consistent access control, and centralised user management.
Key features:
Each Basic Secure VDI environment functions like a familiar desktop but runs entirely within Quantiti ∞’s secure EU cloud. Users log in through seamless Single Sign-On (SSO), and every action is processed inside the isolated infrastructure. Below is what that means in practice:
- Fully isolated virtual desktop that ensures all activity happens in the cloud, preventing data from ever touching local devices
- Session-based access with no file downloads or copy options, protecting information during temporary or shared use
- Delivered on Quantiti ∞ with EU-only infrastructure, guaranteeing European data residency
- Standards and regulations-aligned session controls to meet audit and compliance expectations
- Seamless SSO integration for a unified and secure login experience that ties to your existing identity provider
- Centralised monitoring, alerting, and retention policy enforcement for full oversight
- Built-in metrics and reports that support supplier due diligence requests and compliance evidence packs
Works well for audits, third-party access, testing environments, or time-limited secure work: significantly reduce leak risk, satisfy audit and supplier due diligence requests, and enable secure, controlled third‑party or contractor access.
2. standard: Secure workspace enclave
A full workspace where your team can work daily, share files, and store documents, all locked down inside a secure cloud environment.
A locked‑down online workspace for daily work with sensitive or classified data. Teams edit files, use apps, and collaborate inside a controlled environment where all activity stays contained and nothing leaves without explicit authorisation or review. It offers the full functionality of a regular workspace but with security boundaries enforced at every step to keep information protected.
Key features:
- Controlled access with strict user role separation (least privilege)
- Hardened enclave environment designed for defence‑grade and high‑assurance workloads
- Secure file sharing and collaboration through a Nextcloud‑based platform hosted in the EU
- Zero data exposure: blocks copy/paste, print, download
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Real‑time dashboards and alerting with audit‑trail export
- Supports Zero Trust architecture by default
- Enforced policies aligned with GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, etc.
- DPIA support where personal data is processed
- Mapped to SOC 2 Type II controls
- Compatible with AI lifecycle workflows & sensitive R&D environments
Empowers teams to work with sensitive data safely and efficiently in a hardened, defence‑grade environment. Users gain protected collaboration with Nextcloud‑based secure file sharing, ensuring all activity is logged and traceable. It helps protect regulated data, generate audit evidence for RFIs/RFPs, and respond confidently to compliance questionnaires. Ideal for finance teams, healthcare professionals, product development, internal compliance.
3. advanced: Secure workspace enclave
A hardened, fully isolated environment for critical and classified operations: adds secure email hosting, customer-held encryption keys, and full audit control.
Our most advanced and secure workspace, designed for handling the highest‑sensitivity digital operations such as defence projects, critical infrastructure, source code management, and AI compliance. It provides a fully isolated, cloud‑based environment where all work happens securely inside Quantiti ∞’s EU data‑residency infrastructure.
This level adds secure email, tenant separation, customer‑held encryption keys, and advanced monitoring tools, giving organisations full control over data access, audit trails, and compliance. Ideal for sectors that must meet strict European cybersecurity, privacy, and operational standards.
Key features:
- Secure workspace for AI/ML model development and data governance
- Source code isolation and secure development environment
- Secure email hosting with EU residency
- Customer‑held encryption key management (BYOK) providing full cryptographic control
- Quantum encryption readiness for future-proof security
- Multi-tenant architecture enabling flexible, segregated environments
- Identity‑verified access with full access tracing, traceability, and documentation tools for regulatory audits
- Integrated logging, review, and incident response to maintain evidence integrity
- Supports integration with DORA and NIS2 incident monitoring to meet ongoing audit and compliance obligations for long-term regulated contracts
- Built-in Zero Trust access design with multi-layered isolation
- Hosted on Quantiti ∞ with full EU data residency and access traceability
- AI enclave supports explainability, bias mitigation, and continuous monitoring aligned with NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001 AIMS implementation
- Executive training and certification support to help clients prepare for and maintain certification evidence (ISO, SOC 2, etc.)
- Threat hunting, log management, and intrusion detection capabilities for continuous protection
Ensures organisations meet high‑assurance buyer and regulator requirements while protecting intellectual property, safeguarding source code, and simplifying audit preparation for sensitive or classified operations. It strengthens operational resilience and demonstrates full compliance across European cybersecurity and privacy standards. Ideal for defence programmes, AI development teams, critical infrastructure operators, and IP‑intensive SaaS or technology environments.
workspace Architecture & Hosting
The Secure VDI, standard and advanced workspace enclaves are delivered on Quantiti ∞, Niskaa’s secure AWS-based cloud platform designed for high-risk and regulated operations.
Hosting benefits include:
- Full physical and logical separation from general IT infrastructure
- Encrypted data at rest and in transit
- Centralised logging, alerting, and monitoring dashboards
- Policy enforcement aligned with GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2, etc.
- Retention rules and user access policies built-in
- Configurable enclave segmentation per department, role, or use case
Quantiti ∞ provides flexible delivery options tailored to workspace needs. Choose single‑tenant or multi‑tenant setups that can be fully managed by Niskaa or operated by your own IT team. This flexibility ensures each enclave matches your organisation’s compliance, security, and operational requirements.
Zero Trust, Full Control
Zero Trust is a cybersecurity model where no user, device, or system is trusted by default, even inside your network. Every access request is verified, authorised, and logged. This approach improves control, limits breaches, and reduces insider and external risk.
Our VDI / Secure Workspace Enclaves follow Zero Trust principles by default: no implicit trust, least privilege access, strict user-role separation, and constant session validation. Each session is logged and monitored. No data leaves the environment unless explicitly allowed.
This approach ensures regulatory alignment while protecting your organisation from internal mishandling or external threats.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Niskaa’s Secure Workspace Enclave and how does it work?
It is a cloud-hosted, policy-controlled digital workspace where all operations stay in the EU and nothing is stored locally. Users access a secure virtual desktop through their browser or endpoint, while all sensitive data remains inside Niskaa’s fully isolated environment hosted on Quantiti ∞.
How is Niskaa’s Secure VDI different from a standard virtual desktop?
Unlike generic VDI setups, Niskaa’s Secure VDI offers Zero Trust access controls, no copy/download/paste, enforced role separation, built-in audit evidence packs, EU-only data residency, and alignment with GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, DORA, NIS2, etc. Standard VDIs typically lack these compliance and security controls.
Is Niskaa’s Secure Workspace Enclave compliant with GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, etc.?
Yes. Niskaa’s solution maps to GDPR, NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and EU ePrivacy requirements. Every user action is encrypted, monitored, and logged for full traceability.
Where is data stored and processed in the Secure Workspace Enclave / VDI?
All data stays within the European Union, hosted on Quantiti ∞ — Niskaa’s AWS-based secure cloud platform with full EU data residency.
Does the Secure Workspace Enclave / Virtual Desktop support Single Sign-On (SSO)?
Yes. Niskaa’s enclave integrates with Microsoft Entra ID and AWS Managed AD to provide seamless SSO, unified access, and quick revocation.
Can we block copy, paste, print, and file downloads?
Yes. Policy-controlled restrictions are enforced across all workspace levels. Data egress is disabled by default.
How does Niskaa’s Secure Workspace help with EU tenders or supplier audits?
Niskaa’s secure virtual desktop / secure workspace enclave provides exportable evidence packs, access logs, and retention reports mapped to EU regulations. This helps you prove compliance in RFIs, RFPs, or due diligence checks.
Is secure workspace / virtual desktop suitable for contractors, remote teams, and third parties?
Yes. Time-limited roles, role-based access, and full audit trails make the enclave ideal for external vendors or sensitive collaboration.
Does the Secure Workspace Enclave include secure file sharing?
Yes. It includes a Nextcloud-based secure file sharing system hosted in the EU, with version control and access restrictions.
Does the VDI / secure workspace enclave support AI development and sensitive data workflows?
Yes. Niskaa’s Advanced Enclave supports explainability, bias mitigation, and compliance monitoring aligned with ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF.
What kind of secure virtual desktop / workspace setups are available?
Niskaa offers Basic Secure VDI, Standard Secure Workspace Enclave, and Advanced Secure Workspace Enclave — with single-tenant or multi-tenant options depending on your compliance and budget needs.
Which industries use the remote desktop / VDI / workspace enclave most?
Niskaa’s secure workspace solution is widely used by teams in defence, healthcare, AI development, finance, aerospace, and critical infrastructure.
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Whether you need a lightweight VDI or a high-security enclave for classified and regulated operations, Niskaa designs secure environments tailored to your compliance and operational goals. Our solutions are trusted by organisations in defence, aerospace, healthcare, finance, AI, and critical infrastructure.
Contact us today to define the best-fit solution for your secure virtual workspace requirements.