What is Virtual Conferencing?
With so many of us now working from home, you are most likely finding yourself remotely connecting with your co-workers using virtual conferencing solutions like Zoom, Slack, or Microsoft Teams. Your family members - perhaps even your children – may also be using these same technologies to connect with friends or for remote learning. Regardless of why you are connecting, here are key steps you can take to make the most of these technologies safely and securely.
Attending a Virtual ConferenceIf you will be attending a virtual conference, here are five key steps.
Update the Software: Make sure you are always using the latest version of the conferencing software. The more recent and updated your software, the more secure you will be. Enable automatic updating and quit your program when done, so it can check for the latest updates the next time you restart.
Configure Audio / Video Settings: Set your preferences to mute your microphone and turn off your video when joining a meeting and enable them only when you want. Consider placing a webcam cover or tape over your computer’s camera to ensure privacy when you’re not actively broadcasting. Remember: if your camera is on, everyone can see what you are doing even when you are not talking.
Double-Check What’s Behind You: If you want to enable your webcam, be aware of what’s behind you. Ensure you do not have any personal or sensitive information visible behind you during a call. Some video conferencing software lets you blur or use a virtual background, so people cannot see what is behind you.
Don’t Share Your Invite: The invite link is your personal ticket to enter the meeting. Even if a trusted co-worker needs the link, it’s much better ..
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