Cybersecurity

Cisco Umbrella

Cisco Umbrella Pulls Out of Russia and Belarus

By Shane Morris / August 3, 2022 /

On August 1st, 2022, Cisco Umbrella began blocking all traffic originating out of Russia and Belarus (source). This move was first announced by the company on March 3rd to show support for their customers and employees in Ukraine and to condemn Russia’s aggression against their country. What implications does this have for your business? Here…

Read More
password managers for business

Password Managers For Business

By Shane Morris / April 20, 2022 /

Once upon a time in a galaxy far far away, people used one password across a handful of logins. This worked fine for a time due to the average person’s ignorance of all things technology; however, times have changed and breaches are commonplace. Businesses must prepare for a different post-COVID workplace where cybersecurity needs, compliance,…

Read More
Russian cyberwar

Russian Cyberwar Against the US

By Shane Morris / March 7, 2022 /

As tension rise during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, there is a growing concern regarding the United States response. After all, we are the world’s superpower. Our response as a nation could spark a Russian cyberwar, world war, or leave a country to fall to a dictator. Bad men need nothing more to compass…

Read More
IT Services, Managed Service Providers (Information Technology) SUURV Technologies, MSP

Tax Refund Scams

By Shane Morris / January 31, 2022 /

Protect Your Clients, Protect Yourself! Tax professionals are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals because of the sensitive financial information they obtain from their clients. If they fall victim to a data breach and that information is compromised, social security numbers and bank account records will most definitely fall into the hands of thieves. Unwinding the damage…

Read More
IT Services, Managed Service Providers (Information Technology) SUURV Technologies, MSP

Cybersecurity Insurance Trends

By Shane Morris / January 24, 2022 /

Escalating Risks for American Businesses: IBM defines cybersecurity as “the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks.” In reality, the average cost of a data breach in the United States in 2020 was $8.64 million (source). Here’s a common scenario, and how it plays out for an unfortunate business owner on…

Read More