Protect live meetings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco WebEx
xSecuritas Webcam Watermark is an add-on feature of the xSecuritas Screen Watermark Enterprise solution that overlays dynamic, user-specific watermarks directly on live webcam video streams during online meetings.
It helps organizations prevent data leakage during Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco WebEx sessions by visually marking both the host and participant video feeds with clear, traceable information such as user ID, department, IP address, and other metadata.
Unlike simple logos or static overlays, Webcam Watermark is fully integrated with the same policy engine, metadata rules used by the main Screen Watermark solution.
Why Webcam Watermark is Needed
Traditional screen-watermarking protects documents and applications, but video conferencing introduces a new leakage channel:
External attendees can record their screen or webcam stream with phones or capture tools
Sensitive internal or customer meetings can be shared outside the organization without permission
It is difficult to prove who leaked a recording or screenshot after the fact
With Webcam Watermark enabled:
Every participant’s video window clearly shows a visible watermark (for example, User Name | Department | Date/Time) during the entire call
If a participant records or screenshots the meeting, the watermark clearly identifies who was present and from which organization or account
Security and compliance teams gain a strong deterrent effect and a clear forensic trail for investigations
How xSecuritas Webcam Watermark Works
Agent & Policy Server Integration
Webcam Watermark is delivered through the Agent ↔ Policy Server architecture
The Agent is installed on user endpoints or VDI hosts
The Agent registers with the Policy Server (cloud or on-premise) and downloads the assigned policy
The policy defines:
Which metadata to display in the overlay
How the watermark looks (text, image, QR, position, opacity, repeat pattern)
Detecting Video Conferencing Sessions
When the user launches supported video conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, WebEx):
The Agent detects the relevant process and video windows
The policy engine decides whether to enable webcam watermark
Rendering Watermarks on Webcam Video
Once a meeting is active:
The Agent uses GPU or OS-level rendering to overlay the watermark directly on the webcam video surface
Watermarks remain visible:
In the local preview window
In the remote participant view (depending on meeting layout)
If a user records the session or captures a screenshot, the watermark is captured as part of the video stream
Key Capabilities
Watermarks on Both Host and Participant Video Streams
Webcam Watermark can overlay watermarks on:
The meeting host video
All participant video streams
This ensures that any recording of the meeting — whether screen-based or camera-based — contains clear, traceable information.
Same Styling & Metadata Rules as Screen Watermark
Webcam watermarks share the same configuration model as Screen Watermark:
Use text, image, or QR code in the webcam overlay
Display 30+ types of metadata (user ID, PC name, IP/MAC, AD attributes, Microsoft Sensitivity Label, date/time, and more)
Control font, size, color, transparency, rotation angle, and repetition
This unified rule set means administrators create and maintain policies once and apply them consistently to both screen and webcam watermarks.
Integrated with Screen Watermark & Anti-Screenshot
When you use the Webcam Watermark product together with the Screen Watermark solution, you gain the following benefits:
Screen watermarks on desktops, apps, and browsers
Invisible (forensic) watermarks embedded into captured images
Screen capture blocking for OS tools and many third-party applications
Print watermark support for printed documents
Environment-based policies (office vs home, internal vs external network, VDI vs local desktop)
This holistic approach lets security teams protect:
Screen + Webcam + Print + Capture behavior from one central policy server
Flexible Layout, Style, and User Experience
Administrators can design webcam watermarks to balance security and usability:
Place watermarks at the top, bottom, or corners of the video
Use single-line or multi-line formats (e.g., User | Dept | Date/Time)
Adjust opacity so the face is visible while text remains readable
Configure rotation or repetition to make cropping difficult
Because Webcam Watermark uses the same configuration as Screen Watermark, you can reuse templates across screen, print, and webcam policies
Enterprise Deployment
Organizations can deploy and manage the Agent using:
SCCM, MDM, and software distribution tools
Automated agent updates from the Policy Server
Remote removal & bulk uninstallation when necessary
For high-security customers, xSecuritas also offers a fully on-premise Policy Server that does not require Internet connectivity, suitable for government, finance, defense, and regulated industries
Supported Video Conferencing Platforms
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Zoom
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Microsoft Teams
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Cisco WebEx
Watermarks work when:
Sharing the entire screen (When using the Screen watermark product)
Sharing a specific window or application (When using the Screen watermark product)
Using the webcam for regular video meetings, training, demos, or webinars
Typical Use Cases
Financial Institutions
Protect remote discussions about trading strategies, credit reviews, and internal risk reports
Ensure external partners or vendors cannot easily share meeting recordings without clear attribution
Government & Defense
Mark all video streams during classified briefings, operations meetings, or inter-agency calls
Combine screen, webcam, and print watermarks for end-to-end DLP around sensitive information
Manufacturing, Design & R&D
Protect CAD designs, prototypes, intellectual property, and product roadmaps during remote design reviews
Clearly identify each participant’s organization and user account on the video stream
Outsourcing, BPO, and Call Centers
Enforce webcam watermarking for customer-support agents, ensuring that any recorded video session is visibly tied to a specific user and shift
Combine with screen watermarks and capture blocking to build a secure remote operations environment
Training, e-Learning & Online Exams
Mark both instructor and student video streams, deterring unauthorized recording or redistribution of course content and exam sessions
Getting Started with Webcam Watermark
1. Request a Trial
Contact xSecuritas to obtain a trial account for Screen Watermark Enterprise and the Webcam Watermark add-on
2. Install the Agent
Deploy the Agent to test PCs or VDI hosts
3. Create Webcam Policies
In the Policy Server, enable webcam watermarking for Zoom, Teams, or WebEx and define watermark templates (text, metadata, and style)
4. Join a Test Meeting
Start a video conference and verify that both screen and webcam watermarks appear as expected for host and participants
5. Fine-Tune Policies
Use the Policy Server, adjust watermark placement, metadata, and environment rules to match your organization’s security posture
Frequently Asked Questions about xSecuritas Webcam Watermark for Video Conferencing
What is the xSecuritas Webcam Watermark?
xSecuritas Webcam Watermark is a security feature that overlays visible, user-specific watermarks directly on webcam video streams during online meetings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco WebEx. It helps prevent unauthorized recording or distribution of sensitive meetings by embedding traceable metadata into every video feed.
Which video conferencing platforms are supported?
Webcam Watermark supports all major enterprise platforms, including:
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Cisco WebEx
Support is continuously expanded based on customer demand.
Does the watermark appear on both the host and participant video streams?
Yes. Watermarks can appear on:
The host’s webcam video
All or selected participants’ webcam video
This ensures that any captured or recorded footage includes visible identification.
What types of metadata can appear in the webcam watermark?
You can include over 30+ metadata fields, such as:
User name / employee ID
Department / role
IP or MAC address
Device name
Date / time
Company name
Metadata is automatically pulled from the Agent or Policy Server.
Will the watermark appear in meeting recordings or screenshots?
Yes. Since the watermark is rendered directly on the video feed:
Local recordings
Cloud recordings
Screenshots
External camera recordings
All contain the visible watermark.
Does the user know when webcam watermark is active?
Yes. A visible watermark is shown on the webcam preview or video window. Administrators can also enable user alerts such as tray notifications or policy pop-ups if desired.
Does Webcam Watermark support VDI environments?
Yes. It works with:
Citrix
VMware Horizon
Microsoft RDS
AWS-based virtual desktops
Other VDI platforms
Watermarking is applied inside the virtual session in the same way as local desktops.
Does it support offline or isolated environments?
Yes. With the on-premise Policy Server, Webcam Watermark works completely offline, suitable for high-security institutions such as government, defense, finance, and enterprise SOC environments.
Does Webcam Watermark affect video performance or quality?
No. The overlay is lightweight and GPU-accelerated. It does not modify the actual video codec pipeline, so video quality and performance remain unchanged.