INVESTIGATION CYBER SECURITY STATE OF VIDEO COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Abstract

Online meeting services are great resources that are now saving the world during a pandemic. This is a key component that helps many businesses continue operating, universities, colleges and schools continue teaching, even family and friends can stay in touch during isolation. Video conferencing is a telecommunication technology of interaction for three or more remote users, in which between them it is possible to exchange audio and video information in real time, taking into account the transfer of control data. To date, there are many such resources, but the question arises "who to trust", because in the news there is often information about data breaches due to the vulnerability of certain services. The article examines the issues of cybersecurity of three popular video conferencing services, such as: Microsoft Team, Zoom and Google Meet. The peculiarities of the work of these services are analyzed and the greatest emphasis is placed on the state of information security. It is found out what protocols ensure the transmission of voice and video information, how protection against unauthorized access is provided and the peculiarities of setting up such resources. The considered services are compared on the basis of security criteria. Analyzed issues that occurred while using video services. It is clear that there is no perfect video conferencing tool - the final choice always depends on the needs of the user. The study found that it is safer to use Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Here are tips to help protect online meetings based on best practices. It is worth noting to follow the rules of online hygiene for video conferencing, that will allow you to work efficiently and safely even in the most difficult periods.