Technology Insight
​Know what you need to know

This is your resource to learn about technology. 
​It is not a sales page; it is a collection of resources to help inform your business decisions to maximize their impact and drive growth.

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Helpful Websites and Industry Info

Techno-babble defined

• Comp​uter Hope
• Glossary
• Techopedia

These are some great places to get helpful business development information

• US Chamber of Commerce
• Small Business Development Center​

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Free Cybersecurity Self-assessment
​Take your free IT security self-assessment, based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Have questions?

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In this unique and unprecedented business environment, we are dedicated to keeping you up to date on how to keep your Information Technology safe and working for you.

Please see these resources for your continued success and growth.  We will continue to add to this list.  If you have specific IT questions, please reach out to us at contact@LeewardBA.com.
These articles and videos are from sources trusted by Leeward Business Advisors.  

Transitioning Back

• Our offices will never be the same after COVID-19. Here’s what they could look like
• Return to Base | The CISO’s Guide to Preparing A COVID-19 Exit Strategy
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)​

Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing Resources
LeewardBA uses Microsoft Teams for our internal and external video conferencing.  The links below provide information on getting started using this secure and easy to use tool.  You do not need to have a Microsoft 365 account to use Teams.

• YouTube video giving a short introductory tutorial about using Microsoft Teams   How to use Microsoft Teams for Remote and Online learning​​
• YouTube video that gives a more detailed tutorial about Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Full Basic Tutorial And Best Practices Training 2020​​
• Article providing guidance on how to roll out Teams quickly for your new remote workers  Get started with Microsoft Teams
• Short article that walks you how to Join a meeting without a Teams account

Video Conferencing Etiquette and Tips

• Article that helps make your video conferences more professional and effective 13 etiquette tips for video conference calls 
• These articles specifically focus on Microsoft Teams, but ​provide great tips for any video conference Top tips for video conferencing in Microsoft Teams  and Working from home? Check out our top tips for video conferencing in Microsoft Teams​
• These apply to any video conferencing software you are using.  13 things to avoid doing on Zoom​

Working Remotely

• ​Article about the types of Information Technology you should have set up for secure and consistent remote work Working at home: My tech essentials
• The culture you set up is very important to the success of working remotely  How We Shifted IMPACT’s Culture for a Partially Remote Team 

Cybersecurity

• ZOOM concerns and risks
  • Recent Update on Zoom Security Improvements​
  • 17 helpful Zoom tips for business pros to boost security and efficiency
  • How to prevent Zoom bombing: 5 simple tips
  • Removing Zoom Meeting ID's: Treating the Symptom, Not the Cause
• Free, on-demand webinar from KnowBe4: Critical Considerations To Improve Your Remote Employee Security During The COVID-19 Pandemic (KnowBe4 is a trusted source in cybersecurity.  Their mission is ​to enable your employees to make smarter security decisions every day.  The webinar above is about keeping your employees prepared with the necessary knowledge to keep themselves and your network safe under these circumstances.)
• Article about video conferencing security: Cyber criminals are trying to wreak havoc during ​global pandemic By Josh Campbell Updated 12:02 AM ET, Fri April 3, 2020
• Article about the new hacking risks and protecting your data:  Ransomware: The cost of rescuing your files is going up as attackers get more sophisticated
• Cyber criminals are trying to wreak havoc during global pandemic 
• 3 Reasons Why Security Awareness Training is Even More Critical Now That You Have a Remote Workforce

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• ​Article about: ​Why technology policies are critical for success 
• Article and video: 5 things SMB IT departments should do to survive the impact of COVID-19
• Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Guest Blog 

General Information about the Corona Virus from Trusted Sources

• From FEMA: Coronavirus Rumor Control 
• World Health Organization