free) version of Skype, along with your personal Skype account, are not affected. I've always had my own, personal Skype account which I access via the 'normal' Skype client. Skype for Business just looks slightly different, includes new emoticons and integrates with the public Skype directory. In 2015, Microsoft replaced Lync with their new product, Skype for Business, which is very similar to Lync. Why do we use Skype for Business? Lync worked just fine. Remember that it is against UCT policy to share your network password with anyone. Others can only access your information if they have your network password. How secure is Skype for Business?Īll the information in your Skype for Business account is encrypted, which means that no unauthorised person can access your information.
Skype for Business isn’t available for Linux computers. Any UCT staff member who has access to an IP phone or to a headset with a microphone can use the software, as long as they’re using a Windows or Mac computer.
