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December 22, 2020 22 Dec'20
Zoom China exec accused of working for government

The Justice Department has accused a China-based Zoom executive of sending Chinese dissidents' personal information to the government. Zoom has fired exec Xinjiang Jin.
February 13, 2020 13 Feb'20
External collaboration in Webex Teams limited by new security control

Cisco is attempting to improve security for external collaboration in Webex Teams with a new feature for IT admins.
August 02, 2019 02 Aug'19
Cisco security flaw leads to $8.6M payout in whistleblower case

The settlement resolves allegations that a Cisco security flaw left governments vulnerable to hackers for years without the company taking action.
May 24, 2019 24 May'19
Expanded deal with Collab9 brings Avaya cloud to governments

Avaya has expanded its partnership with Collab9 to bring Avaya cloud UC and contact center products to federal, state and local governments.

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What are the challenges of using multiple team collaboration apps?

Companies are already using a variety of collaboration platforms, but managing them is hard. What should companies know when juggling multiple team collaboration apps? Continue Reading
identity management (ID management)

Identity management (ID management) is the organizational process for ensuring that individuals have the appropriate access to technology resources. Continue Reading
How to reap the benefits of unified communications security

With greater use of cloud, unified communications platforms are now inherent to all the security risks of other parts of IT. UC security must become an IT priority. Continue Reading

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Microsoft Teams has HIPAA collaboration compliance benefits, risks

Microsoft Teams can be a boon for communication and collaboration in healthcare settings, but collaboration compliance with HIPAA regulations must be top of mind. Continue Reading
How can IT evaluate team collaboration apps for security compliance?

Choosing the right team collaboration apps for your business must include looking at your organization's security and compliance needs. IT should focus on tools that meet established security standards. Continue Reading
How are SIP trunking vendors differentiating their services?

SIP trunking vendors are using security features to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. Our expert explains what types of SIP trunking security you can expect. Continue Reading

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Can Microsoft Teams chat be monitored?

The quick answer is yes -- IT administrators can monitor employees' messages in Microsoft Teams. But organizations need the proper license plans and policies in place. Continue Reading
4 cloud collaboration security best practices for CISOs

In the new era of remote work, cloud-based team collaboration is a virtual necessity, but it can also be risky. Analysts and CISOs explain how to keep your organization secure. Continue Reading
How to assess video endpoint security for remote workers

For remote workers, video endpoint security is a big consideration for corporate IT staffs. But the dangers might not be as big as feared. Continue Reading

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4 Microsoft Teams security issues and how to prevent them

As collaboration platforms become essential to everyday operations, understanding Microsoft Teams security issues is more important than ever. Continue Reading
Collaboration tool security: How to avoid common risks

As the use of collaborations tools and platforms surges, new research from Metrigy emphasizes organizations need to focus on collaboration tool security to reduce risk. Continue Reading
Addressing remote video conferencing security issues

Many organizations have implemented video conferencing security policies that mandate passwords and waiting rooms. But keeping meetings secure focuses on more than just access. Continue Reading