Shane Morris

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Does Your Business Need IT Infrastructure Upgrades?

By Shane Morris / July 30, 2024 /

Introduction Staying ahead of the competition requires more than just having a basic IT infrastructure in place. The key to success is adaptability, scalability, and high performance. As businesses continue to rely on technology for their day-to-day operations, it’s essential to evaluate whether your current IT infrastructure is up to the task. SUURV Technologies, your…

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Why Your Personal Phone Should Stay Personal: Risks of Mixing Business and Mobile

By Shane Morris / July 16, 2024 /

Our smartphones are an extension of ourselves. They hold our personal lives, from cherished photos to private messages. But when it comes to work, blurring the lines between personal and professional on your phone can lead to a host of problems. While the convenience of using your personal device for business calls and texts might…

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How to Protect Your Macs from FileVault Recovery Key Issues

By Shane Morris / June 20, 2024 /

If you are a Mac user, you may have heard about the recent updates to MacOS Sonoma 14.4 and 14.1 that have been resetting user’s FileVault recovery keys. FileVault is a built-in encryption feature that protects your data from someone who might obtain physical access to your device.  During this update, users are presented with…

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Cracking the Code: Why Your Team Needs to Embrace Password Managers

By Shane Morris / May 4, 2024 /

Introduction: From social media accounts to financial portals, we juggle a staggering number of online identities, each requiring a unique and secure password. But let’s face it, remembering complex passwords for every platform is a recipe for disaster. This is where password managers come in – the unsung heroes of cybersecurity. At SUURV Technologies, we…

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Compliance Audits: Lessons from the SEC Lawsuit of SolarWinds

By Shane Morris / November 20, 2023 /

A Brief History On October 30, 2023, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against SolarWinds, the information technology firm that fell victim to a Russian-backed hacking group in a major cyber-espionage incident in 2019. The SEC alleges that SolarWinds committed fraud and failed to maintain adequate internal controls for several years leading…

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Changing Ownership on a Gen2 Plus Ubiquiti Cloud Key

By Shane Morris / September 20, 2023 /

Changing ownership on a Ubiquiti Cloud Key Gen2 Plus is a straightforward process that involves transferring the management of the device from one Ubiquiti account to another. This can be useful when you need to hand over control of the Cloud Key to another user or if you want to consolidate devices under a single…

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Data Backup and Recovery: Ensuring Business Continuity

By Shane Morris / August 14, 2023 /

In the heart of a bustling city, ThetaX Engineering (name changed) thrived as a leading firm renowned for their innovative designs. They grew rapidly due to their reputation for quality work, but it was their strategic data backup and recovery plan that proved to be their saving grace. One stormy afternoon, a lightning strike zapped…

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Ten Tips for Parents to Foster Safe Online Practices in Children

By Shane Morris / July 27, 2023 /

Every generation of parents faces unique challenges in parenting as society advances and evolves. The upbringing in the 70s differed significantly from the 90s, and both seem vastly different from the present era. Listening to my father’s tales of his childhood feels like stepping into a different world altogether. In today’s digital age, with the…

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Why IT Compliance Audits Are Critical for Your Business

By Shane Morris / June 26, 2023 /

Overview: Step-by-Step Guidelines There are six steps to conducting an IT Compliance Audit. It is worth mentioning that the steps listed below, and their details may vary depending on the specific audit methodology and standards used in a particular business environment. The Risks of Non-Compliance Not conducting an annual IT compliance audit can put an…

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The Benefits of Integrating Your IT Department in Executive Meetings

By Shane Morris / June 22, 2023 /

The Case for an Integrated Approach An information technology (IT) company has the potential to play a variety of roles within a business, depending on the specific needs and goals of the organization. Some of the key roles that an IT company might fulfill within a business include: Overall, an IT company can play a…

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