Video conferencing softwareBeaconuses end-to-end encryption and a host of other features to enhance security.
Themarket for video conferencing is boomingas the coronavirus pandemic pushes more people to work from home than ever before.
The issue is that most of the conference software out there like Zoom wasn’t built for COVID.
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I think it would be better for all of us if we all had some privacy.
The potential for video conferencing platforms to expose sensitive information for the taking is an eye-opener.
Beacons creators say the software can prevent the security breaches that have plagued competitors like Zoom.
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It will offer true peer-to-peer encryption for all users, Munoz said.
Users will also be able to see the encryption in real-time through a button located on the screen.
In addition to enhanced security features, Beacon provides high-quality video and audio that beats competitors, Munoz added.
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It also boasts other technological tricks, such as real-time transcriptions and the ability to drag and drop files.
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The higher processing power needed for extra encryption can cause video calls to freeze up, she said.
