We are found the growing popularity of video-conferencing app Zoom in the recent month, also the privacy and security issues of same. Now Zoom CEO Eric Yuan promised to take the necessary steps and time in order to provide better security and privacy to Zoom’s users.
Now, TechCrunch reports that a new step has been taken in the direction of further security – Zoom has acquired a company called Keybase, found in 2014 and responsible for providing encryption expertise. The news for the acquisition was shared via a blog post from Yuan. In consequence to this acquisition, Zoom is expected to provide its users with a higher level of security.
Zoom will offer start to finish encryption mode for gatherings, however the administration will be restricted distinctly for paying clients (membership plans start at $14.99/mo). The end-to-end encrypted meetings will not support cloud recording or non-Zoom conference rooms. Zoom Rooms users, as well as Zoom Phone participants will be able to attend such meetings, but authorisation will need to be granted by the meeting’s host. The host will also control encryption keys for the specific meeting.