GOHSEP (ESF-17) Zoom Security Notes / Protective Measures
Fellow InfraGard Louisiana Members,
Cybersecurity (ESF- 17) Important Notification
As individuals continue the transition to online Zoom meetings, the State’s ESF-17 Team strongly recommends everyone inform the individuals that could schedule Zoom meetings to take following steps to ensure your Zoom meetings are properly secured:
- Require passwords for all Zoom meetings
- Never post Zoom links over public platforms \ social media
- Set screen sharing to “Host Only”
- Update Zoom all applications
- (iOS/MacOS/Windows 10)
- Use the “Waiting Room” for Zoom meetings open to public participation
- A virtual staging area that stops your guests from joining until you’re ready for them.
- Meeting hosts can customize Waiting Room settings for additional control and personalization.
If you become victim of a teleconference hijacking or “Zoombombing” please report the event to the State’s Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU) @ Louisiana State Police Fusion Center: 1-800-434-8007 (or by email LaFusion.Center@la.gov) as soon as possible.