CERT-In issue Advisory | Secure usage of Zoom
video conferencing application
Zoom users at cyber risks
Many organizations have allowed its staff to
work from home to stop the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Online
communication platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Teams for Education,
Slack, Cisco WebEx etc. are being used for remote meetings and webinars. Zoom
is a popular video conferencing platform. Insecure usage of the platform may
allow cyber criminals to access sensitive information such as meeting details
and conversations. Following measures are advised for increasing the security
of Zoom meetings and reducing risks-
·
Keep your Zoom
software patched and up-to-date.
·
Always set strong,
difficult-to-guess and unique passwords (make your password at least eight
characters long and use at least three of the following types of characters:
lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, symbols) for all meetings and
webinars. This is especially recommended for any meetings where sensitive
information may be discussed.
Source | https://www.cert-in.org.in/
Regards
Mr.
Pralhad Jadhav
Master of
Library & Information Science (NET Qualified)
Senior
Manager @ Knowledge Repository
Khaitan
& Co
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