Needless to say, we’re living in a globalized world order where almost everything is connected via the internet, including people. Individuals and businesses from around the world use platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and FaceTime to stay connected. However, most of these communication platforms are not end-to-end encrypted, which is a matter of concern for many people, especially for business owners.
Many times, they speak about things that are confidential or classified and that’s why, they’re concerned about their privacy. Nevertheless, it isn’t something to worry about as there are a number of ways you can increase your Zoom call’s security on multiple devices. That’s right, friends. Here’s what you need to do to increase your Zoom call’s privacy and security:
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Keep Your Zoom Account Secure
The first thing that you need to do is increase your Zoom account’s security. As a matter of fact, charity begins at home and the same goes for your Zoom account or any social application account. For one, you must have a unique and strong password, something that one cannot guess.
Secondly, please don’t forget about two-factor authentication. Zoom provides the two-factor authentication feature for your account’s safety. It makes your account safe and better protected against hacking and data breaches as it doesn’t allow anyone to log into your account without you knowing or confirming from the other device.
Secure Your Meetings with Password
Other than your account, you also need to have passwords for your Zoom meetings. Yes, make sure all your Zoom meetings are protected with passwords. In this way, the meeting would be attended by only those who have the password and nobody else would be able to join in.
The best part of the story is that Zoom has recently turned the password protection on for every meeting by default, which is an amazing move. Thus, from now on, share the meeting password along with the link with all those invited to attend the meeting. Also, be sure not to share the link or the password on your social media handles. It must only be shared via email or text message.
Don’t Trust the Fake Zoom Apps
There are a number of applications available on different App Stores like GoToMeeting and Webex that have nothing to do with Zoom. To keep your data secure, you must not fall for all these fake applications that claim to be associated with Zoom.
When using Zoom on the web, be sure to use its official website, which is Zoom.us or you can download the Zoom application from App Store or Google Play Store. Plus, for additional security, it’s best to use Zoom with a VPN. If you’re in a meeting with more than two people, you can select a VPN for multiple devices. It’s a great way to stay on the safer side of the sword.
Stick to the Web Client
A number of Zoom client applications are available out there and sadly, they have plenty of flaws. A few of their versions allow easy access to your device’s microphone and camera, which gives an edge to the hacker. On the other hand, some versions allow you to add people to the meetings without the consent of the host.
Zoom was pretty quick to take all such issues into account. It even put an end to sharing data on social media applications like LinkedIn and Facebook. However, one major problem remains there, which is the absence of assessment. Due to the lack of a controlling authority, Zoom is still vulnerable to hacking and data breaches.
To overcome the aforementioned security problems, it’s best to stick to the web interface of Zoom. Yes, rather than downloading the Zoom app, I suggest you stick to its online version. The web version works under a sandbox, which limits the risk of security breaches even in group meetings.
The Final Word…
It goes without saying that you cannot survive in this world without communicating with people. The same goes for businesses. You cannot run a business without speaking to your employees now and then; thus, one cannot eliminate platforms like Zoom from one’s life. However, you need to be careful when using it, especially when it’s being used on multiple devices. I hope the tricks mentioned above help you out!
FAQs
Can I use same Zoom account on multiple devices?
How does Zoom work with multiple users?
- First things first: log in to your Zoom account.
- Followed by clicking Users, go to User Management.
- Click Add Users.
- After entering the information for the user or users, click the Add button. An email message inviting the user (or users) to join your account will be sent to them.
- Please refer to this article for additional information regarding the process of adding users.
How do I turn off Zoom authentication?
- Enter your login information into the Zoom online interface.
- To access the settings, select the appropriate option from the menu.
- To access the Meeting tab, click here.
- You can enable or disable this feature by going to the Security tab and toggling the switch labeled Only authenticated users can attend meetings.