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Any modern television will be equipped with “smart” features, including those that allow you to bypass the need for a third-party streaming device, such as a Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, or Apple TV. But doing so will inevitably require you to have your TV connected to the internet… which is kind of a problem.
With teleworking often comes the need for collaborative tools that allow companies to communicate more effectively. We at Beacon Cloud Solutions have already taken a deep dive into some of the most secure video conferencing platforms you should be considering, but let us help you with some of the nuances involved in actually using those platforms.
Here is our extensive list of Dos and Don’ts when it comes to video conferencing.
With the rise in popularity of the video conferencing application Zoom, among educators, businesses, and government entities, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are finding themselves in a position of cybersecurity risk due to the recent news of major vulnerabilities found in Zoom’s software. A lot of us see this on the news and think, “well that doesn’t affect me I’m just using it to hang out with my friends” or “This is being used for education purposes, not secret meetings.” However, this may put you in a more vulnerable position than you think.
By now, you’ve probably heard about Zoom, a popular video conferencing tool that’s received a fair amount of recent criticism from cyber-security experts across the globe over security and privacy issues. The FBI has even issued a warning over using the software, noting hackers’ ability to spy through your computer’s webcam or microphone, as well as their ability to “hijack” video conferences and post hate speech and/or pornographic images. Not to mention a few Zero-Day vulnerabilities that allow nefarious individuals to access your personal computer through their software.
