Zoom announces 5.0 update with tougher encryption and new security features

"...a key milestone in our 90-day plan to proactively identify, address, and enhance the security and privacy capabilities of the Zoom platform."

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Zoom has today announced a big new update to its platform.
Zoom 5.0 will bring support for AES 256-bit GCM encryption.
Zoom's CEO says "this is just the beginning" on making its platform the most secure platform there is.


Zoom has today announced its new 5.0 update, bringing robust new security features including AES 256-bit GCM encryption.

In a blog post, Zoom stated:


Today we announced robust security enhancements with the upcoming general availability of Zoom 5.0, a key milestone in our 90-day plan to proactively identify, address, and enhance the security and privacy capabilities of the Zoom platform. By adding support for AES 256-bit GCM encryption, Zoom will provide increased protection for meeting data and resistance against tampering.


On the announcement, CEO Eric S. Yuan said:


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