Cyber Security Tips During Virtual Conferencing

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With physical restrictions and work and study from home policies to break the chain of spread of the corona virus, now most communication is done online.

This is an opportunity for cybercriminals to make threats.

“From face-to-face meetings, we have now seen a change with the rise of video conferencing,” said General Manager of Kaspersky Southeast Asia, Yeo Siang Tiong.

“Cybercriminals are aware of this trend and they can exploit, exploit and infiltrate through different entries or entrances, such as insecure Wi-Fi, networks without encryption, use of weak passwords, and bad or ignored app permissions,” he continued.

Especially for video conferencing, Kaspersky advises companies to do the following.

  1. Conduct an assessment (assessment) of security features on the platform that you will use.
  2. Make sure your application is updated.
  3. Read and manage permissions carefully, both during the conference and in the record keeping of the conference.
  4. For user authentication, use single sign-on (SSO) so that your IT team can track and verify credentials.
  5. Encrypt and secure your network tightly
  6. Create a video conferencing policy that sets expectations and boundaries among all participants.

There are a number of simple steps that various parties can take or take to protect the network and reduce cyber risks related to remote connectivity. Here’s advice from Kaspersky experts.

  1. Provide a VPN for staff to connect securely to the corporate network.
  2. All company equipment, including mobile phones and laptops, must be protected with the appropriate security software, including mobile devices. For example, allowing data to be erased from devices that have been reported as lost or stolen, separating personal and work data, and limiting which applications can be installed.
  3. Always apply the latest updates for the operating system and applications.
  4. Limit the access rights of people connected to the corporate network.
  5. Ensure that staff are aware of the dangers of responding to messages that are unsolicited or from unknown sources.