Resources for Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

As more information on COVID-19 is being released constantly, these resources will help you stay on top of breaking news. The most recent articles are listed at the top.

• Make space. Define a space, dedicated to work that is comfortable and clutter-free
• Schedule it out. Set a schedule and stick to it. Know your meeting schedule at the beginning of the day and make sure all meetings have conference call information included.
• Focus, focus, focus. Don't let personal distractions derail your work. Treat the work you do at home just as you would in the office.
• Chat away. Use chat or IM to communicate with colleagues, but be patient as they may need time to reply.
• Take breaks. A mental break will allow you to clear your head and come back and be more productive.
• Turn video on. Use your video in all virtual meetings. It helps to connect you with others.
• IT Support. Make sure that you know how to contact IT for support if needed.
• Stay healthy. Engage in healthy activities that you enjoy and find relaxing. Exercise regularly, keep regular sleep routines and eat healthy food.

As working remotely has become the new norm, cybersecurity has been a major concern for many CTOs. These resources will help keep you informed on what to look out for.

• Do you know the difference between a social engineering attack and a phishing attack? What are the common types of attacks? The US Department of Homeland Security, has extensive information on how to recognize an attack and protect yourself.
• Recognizing the threat of data getting into malicious hands is stronger than ever, Microsoft has put together guidance to keep you informed of all of the threats they are monitoring.
• Government agencies are being hit with phishing attempts and malware attacks at an alarming rate. It's so critical, that NASA released this statement to employees.