Zoom has bolstered its security offering with post-quantum end-to-end encryption for Zoom Meetings.
Zoom Video Communications announced today that post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now globally available for Zoom meetings, making it the first UCaaS provider to offer this advanced security feature. The new capability uses the Kyber 768 algorithm to protect against future quantum computing threats like “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks.
With post-quantum E2EE enabled, only meeting participants have access to the encryption keys used to secure the meeting data, preventing Zoom’s servers or outside parties from decrypting the content. This proactive move aims to safeguard user data as adversarial threats become more sophisticated and quantum computing advances.
“We are doubling down on security and providing leading-edge features for users to help protect their data. At Zoom, we continuously adapt as the security threat landscape evolves, with the goal of keeping our users protected,” said Zoom chief information security officer Michael Adams.
The launch covers Zoom Meetings initially, with Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms integration coming soon. Zoom has prioritised encryption since introducing standard E2EE for meetings in 2020 and phones in 2022, as customers increasingly utilise the privacy-enhancing feature.
Zoom is constantly aiming to safeguard user data and maintain its position as a secure communications platform. The launch of post-quantum E2EE demonstrates the company’s proactive stance in adapting to the evolving security landscape.
Earlier this year, Apple also unveiled PQ3, a cutting-edge post-quantum cryptographic protocol that ensures end-to-end encryption, making it highly resistant to sophisticated quantum attacks. This provides a major upgrade for iMessage security, making iMessage the first to achieve Level 3 security, offering superior protection compared to other messaging apps.
