In addition to using a webinar, there are other best practices that can help you host online public events securely. Webinars are designed so that only the host and designated panelists can share their video, audio, and screen. When hosting a session that includes non-Northwestern participants, the most effective action you can take to limit 'Zoombombing' is to use a Zoom webinar. Once you identify your audience, please review the guidance below on enabling security features for both types of meetings. Using In-Meeting Controls and Responding to a Disturbanceīefore scheduling a Zoom meeting and enabling security features, determine if your session will include Northwestern-only participants or non-Northwestern individuals.How to Set Up Meetings with Only Northwestern Participants.How to Set Up Meetings that Include Non-Northwestern Participants.

Northwestern IT has created the following video series to provide the University community with guidance for protecting meetings against 'Zoombombing.' The following how-to videos and step-by-step instructions provided by Northwestern Information Technology (IT) are designed to help faculty, staff, and students understand the risks and be prepared. Such intrusions are disruptive and could even result in the unintentional sharing of sensitive information. Universities across the country have reported incidents of “Zoombombing”-when unwelcome intruders attend a Zoom session for nefarious reasons. 'Zoombombing' - How to Protect Your Meetings and Respond to Disturbances 'Zoombombing' - How to Protect Your Meetings and Respond to Disturbances.Learn Moreĭirect access to essential campus systems. Protecting University and Personal Data Get Secureīuilding innovative technological environments for the Northwestern community. Providing technical IT support for members of the University Get Support

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