Secure Remote Endpoints from Vulnerabilities in Video Conferencing & Productivity Applications like Zoom

With millions working, learning and collaborating remotely due to COVID-19 challenges, there’s an explosion of remote endpoints running Zoom and other collaboration and productivity applications such as Outlook, Teams, Webex, Slack, Office 365 an… Continue reading Secure Remote Endpoints from Vulnerabilities in Video Conferencing & Productivity Applications like Zoom

New York City Schools Ban Zoom over Security and Privacy Woes

The State of New York has decided to ban Zoom from city schools amid news of security and privacy concerns surrounding the popular videoconferencing software. “DOE staff and service providers should cease using Zoom as soon as possible,” De… Continue reading New York City Schools Ban Zoom over Security and Privacy Woes

Zoom Caught in Cybersecurity Debate — Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Over the past few weeks, the use of Zoom video conferencing software has exploded ever since it emerged the platform of choice to host everything from cabinet meetings to yoga classes amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and work from home became th… Continue reading Zoom Caught in Cybersecurity Debate — Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Beyond Zoom: How Safe Are Slack and Other Collaboration Apps?

COVID-19’s effect on work footprints has created an unprecedented challenge for IT and security staff. Many departments are scrambling to enable collaboration apps for all — but without proper security they can be a big risk. Continue reading Beyond Zoom: How Safe Are Slack and Other Collaboration Apps?

Zoom will enable waiting rooms by default to stop Zoombombing

Zoom is making some drastic changes to prevent rampant abuse as trolls attack publicly-shared video calls. Starting April 5th, it will require passwords to enter calls via Meeting ID, since these may be guessed or reused. Meanwhile, it will change virtual waiting rooms to be on by default so hosts have to manually admit attendees. […] Continue reading Zoom will enable waiting rooms by default to stop Zoombombing