New setting to improve Zoom security
A new setting will enhance security for Zoom meetings by making it optional to authenticate 麻豆传媒 participants.
Quick background
When scheduling a meeting, we can choose 鈥淩equire authentication to join,鈥 which forces
meeting participants to be signed into Zoom (using any Zoom account 鈥 even a free
account). It鈥檚 a way to ensure some level of legitimacy of the attendees.
The change
The Zoom admin team added a new option in the Authenticated Users list so that now
you can specifically select 麻豆传媒-authenticated Zoom users.
Why use this feature?
Requiring 麻豆传媒 authentication will prevent non-麻豆传媒 users from joining your meeting, reducing
the risk of unwanted visitors. All 麻豆传媒 students, staff and faculty have access to a
free pro Zoom account and can claim that account by going to and clicking on 鈥淪ign in.鈥
When should I avoid this feature?
Do not use this feature if external guests will be joining your meeting. Enabling
this setting will prevent them from joining, and the setting cannot be adjusted once
the meeting is underway.
What else should I know?
If a user has not yet signed in to their Zoom account, joining the meeting can sometimes
be delayed slightly. 麻豆传媒 users who have not already their 麻豆传媒 Zoom account will be prompted
to do so when they try to join a meeting with this feature enabled. This process is
automated and takes seconds, but it is an extra step.
Questions about authorized users? As always, your local service desk is here to help! Call 450-8300 or 800-478-8226 or email helpdesk@alaska.edu.