Video conferencing technology allows enterprises and individuals to connect and interact in face-to-face dialogues while being located remotely. The services can reduce travel costs, increase productivity and encourage collaboration between employees, partners and customers. But video conferencing technology, like other advanced technology services, could be vulnerable to cyber attacks if users don't take the appropriate measures.
A recent article in The New York Times discussed the different ways users may be leaving their video conferencing services unprotected from external threats. Chief security officer at Rapid 7, HD Moore, was able to penetrate major businesses' boardrooms including law firms, pharmaceutical companies and even Goldman Sachs. As video conferencing technology advanced over time to provide clearer images and crisper audio, many security aspects were left up to the user.
Therefore, companies should understand what security options are available to best safeguard against hackers. Business Insider reported the first step should be to change the video conference system settings so the equipment does not automatically accept incoming video conference calls. Next, companies should work with their IT department heads to make sure all default settings on the network and equipment are as secure as possible, the source reported.
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