Seemingly overnight, Zoom has become one (if not the) most popular way to conduct remote conferences and meetings. The immediate need for remote worker communications and collaboration created a huge demand, and their offering of free 40 minute calls certainly helped spike it’s new popularity.
HOW SECURE IS IT?
This depends on what you are using it for. Experts have found many ways the software hasn’t been securely developed. Rather than list all the issues, here are some articles that highlight the vulnerabilities and the risks you face when using Zoom:
‘Zoom is malware’: why experts worry about the video conferencing platform
FBI Warns of Teleconferencing and Online Classroom Hijacking During COVID-19 Pandemic
A Must For Millions, Zoom Has A Dark Side — And An FBI Warning
WHAT ARE YOU USING IT FOR?
This question is a quick way to self-assess your risk. Ask yourself ‘what would happen is this web session was leaked to public and/or my competitors?’
If you are using Zoom to connect with family members, friends and/or associates and your content isn’t that private, you are probably going to be fine. If your meetings are private and/or contain confidential information, you should consider a more secure option.
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
The size, security and nature of your meetings will play a key role in knowing what is the better option for you. Here’s a list of alternatives that provide a higher level of security and privacy:
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES
Here are some additional articles that cover information
Schools Ditch Zoom Amid Concerns Over Online Learning Security
Zoom CEO responds to security and privacy concerns: ‘We had some missteps’
If you have any questions on the security and/or options in deploying these solutions to your remote workers, contact us at 858-848-5776 or reach@ssowow.com.
