Monthly Archives: September 2020

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Zoom security: Keep uninvited guests out of your meetings

It has become apparent over the last seven months that video conferencing tools like Zoom and Webex have become as much a part of our daily lives as sleeping and eating. We have also discovered that they require some safety measures, similar to locking your doors when you leave your house.

Many of the same security recommendations apply to Zoom as you are used to for other online applications. In order to keep uninvited guests from disrupting class gatherings and meetings, we have gathered some tips to keep in mind for Zooming safely and responsibly.

Read more in IT News.

Zoom tip: Use custom virtual backgrounds

One of the cool features of Zoom meetings (and, as of the September updates, Webex Meetings) is the ability to use your own virtual background. Instead of the office, living room, bedroom, or kitchen where you find yourself conducting business and classwork, you can set it so that other participants see you sitting on a beach or in the woods.

Miami-branded custom virtual backgrounds are also available. These are automatically uploaded to your Miami-affiliated Zoom account, but they can also be found on the alumni website.

Read more about uploading, using, and customizing your own virtual background at the Zoom support site.