Microsoft has launched a new Teams admin policy to control external bots joining meetings. By requiring organizer confirmation for bots, the company aims to enhance security and privacy during sensitive discussions.
Microsoft announced a new policy for Teams aimed at providing better control and visibility over external bots attending meetings. This response comes as the use of AI meeting tools rises, highlighting the security risks associated with unauthorized bot participation.
Organizations can now implement a policy called 'Manage external bots and their access to meetings' from the Teams Admin Center. This allows admins to assign permissions to individual users or specific groups to manage bot access.
The enhanced bot detection feature ensures that potential bots are placed in a meeting lobby and require explicit confirmation from the meeting organizer before being allowed in. This measure adds an additional layer of security, especially when sensitive information is discussed.
Detected bots are visually marked to distinguish them from human participants. Teams groups lobby participants into 'Waiting' for verified individuals and registered bots, and 'Suspected threats' for unregistered bots, increasing meeting security awareness.
With the implementation of this comprehensive bot management policy, Microsoft will also retire the existing CAPTCHA verification process, streamlining the flow while maintaining security.
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Microsoft has launched a new Teams admin policy to control external bots joining meetings. By requiring organizer confirmation for bots, the company aims to enhance security and privacy during sensitive discussions.