Zoom is expanding its end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature to its Phone and Breakout Rooms. So far, this feature has only been available for one-to-one calls, but it will be rolled out for meetings by October 2020.
Zoom expands end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature to its Phone and Breakout Rooms
End-to-end encryption is a security feature that adds an extra layer of privacy to your calls. It uses cryptographic keys that are known only to the caller and receiver. When using E2EE, you will need to use a mobile or desktop client and turn off automatic call recording.
End-to-end encryption is a privacy and security feature that Zoom has added to its cloud phone service. This new feature lets you switch on encryption at any time during a call. In addition, you will be able to check whether a call is encrypted or not by checking the E2EE status.
This feature is already available in Zoom's Phone, and will soon come to its Breakout Rooms. In addition, the company has expanded its bring-your-own-carrier feature to make it easier for users to peer with their own wireless carriers. And it's also introducing two-factor authentication and short codes for two-factor authentication on its Zoom Phone.
It's only available for one-to-one calls
E2EE is a new security feature that will soon be available for Zoom Phone and breakout rooms. To use E2EE, you'll need to have an active Zoom account, as well as a desktop or mobile app. In addition, you must also turn off automatic call recording. E2EE is only available for one-to-one calls, however, and is not available for group calls.
In order to support the new feature, Zoom has increased encryption and security on one-to-one calls. With E2EE, callers can be sure that their calls are encrypted before they are sent. This is achieved using Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol and 256-bit AES-GCM encryption. Both callers also need to turn off automatic call recording to ensure that their conversations remain private and secure.
This update also includes improvements in Zoom Chat. It's possible to use Zoom Chat on iOS or Android devices, but you should avoid using Personal Meeting ID, which creates an ongoing meeting that can be accessed by outsiders. If you see someone trying to abuse the platform, you can report them and attach any relevant documentation to the report.
It was a PR disaster in the early days of the pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world, Zoom has seen a significant spike in its user base. The number of users increased by nearly 1,000 percent and Zoom was not equipped to handle the surge in remote work. Zoom had initially planned to restrict E2EE to paid accounts, but after backlash, the company has opted to roll it out for all users.
After WebEx's acquisition by Cisco in 2007, Eric Yuan, a former Webex VP, decided to try his hand at creating a mobile-friendly video system. He pitched the idea to the company and it became Zoom. He released Zoom 1.0 in September 2012, and it was later rolled out to the public. The company is now competing with other companies offering similar features.
Among the concerns the company has faced is from security breaches. One such incident involved hackers hacking a Zoom classroom meeting and projecting an image of a swastika on students' screens. It led the FBI to warn Zoom about potential security risks. This was because call data was not being sent with end-to-end encryption.
It will be rolled out to meetings in October 2020
Zoom has expanded E2EE for phone and breakout rooms, but it will only be available on meetings that have at least one participant. The company says E2EE will be available starting in October 2020. Users can turn the feature on in the web portal or in the Zoom Phone desktop client, and they must also turn off automatic call recording. Users must also be on a Zoom account to be able to use E2EE.
Zoom has also added the ability to customize the video meeting interface. Users can choose to lock specific user streams or all thumbnails. They can also choose to display the participants' names, the Stage view, or only the active speaker. The feature also integrates with Zoom Digital Signage and Zoom Chat, which allows users to share reactions in real time. Users can also activate Gesture Recognition, which translates real-screen gestures to emoji. For example, if a meeting participant raises his or her hands in a meeting, the other participants will be notified.
Zoom will also offer video waiting rooms and high-fidelity audio, which will automatically detect whether participants have headsets or not. The company will also expand its hardware certification program, which will cover all desktop systems, mobile devices, and webcams.