Google has renewed the encryption mechanism for Google Meet, allowing external participants and those without a Google account to join encrypted calls. Client encryption ensures that only participants have access to the data during the meeting.
Google Meet, a part of the Google Workspace package, offers users secure video and Internet calls. The app has over 5 billion downloads on Google Play.
Previously, Google had implemented client encryption in Meet, but external users could not join secure calls. With support for external participants, customers can now collaborate with any interested parties, knowing that only meeting participants can decrypt the call’s media content.
Google Meet already encrypts all customer data on disks and during transmission between Google services. Client encryption allows users to control their encryption keys and choose an authentication service for the keys.
Google has started rolling out client encryption updates for Workspace customers with Enterprise Plus, Education Standard, and Education Plus licenses. To enable the feature, administrators must update IDP/Kacls configurations, allow access to external participants, and specify third-party identification providers for meeting entry.
External users invited to the encrypted Meet session must verify their identity using an Identity Provider (IDP) supported by a third-party meeting administrator. Supported methods include using existing Google or Microsoft accounts and receiving a one-time password via SMS or email.
For more information on encryption in the Meet client, administrators can visit the official website. Follow the instructions provided to grant external participants access to client-side encryption.