Certified Systems Limited

Are you embarking on a new project but concerned your IT team will be overloaded? or maybe you want to revaluate your business strategy and could do with some fresh ideas? Whether it’s helping to complete a challenging project or offering valuable knowledge, our IT consultants relieve the burden on your IT team and revitalize your business. Professional IT Services Integral to Success IT Consultancy Hiring a full time IT Consultant can be costly and time-consuming. With our affordable ad-hoc IT Consultancy services, you’ll receive tailor-made support for any stage of your project delivery. IT Strategy As your business grows, you may have ended up with a mismatch of technologies that fail to work together. Our IT strategy aims to put you back in control by identifying responsibilities, duplications, security risks and more. Project Delivery IT projects don’t need to be stressful and disrupt...

Are you embarking on a new project but concerned your IT team will be overloaded? or maybe you want to revaluate your business strategy and could do with some fresh ideas? Whether it’s helping to complete a challenging project or offering valuable knowledge, our IT consultants relieve the burden on your IT team and revitalize your business. Professional IT Services Integral to Success IT Consultancy Hiring a full time IT Consultant can be costly and time-consuming. With our affordable ad-hoc IT Consultancy services, you’ll receive tailor-made support for any stage of your project delivery. IT Strategy As your business grows, you may have ended up with a mismatch of technologies that fail to work together. Our IT strategy aims to put you back in control by identifying responsibilities, duplications, security risks and more. Project Delivery IT projects don’t need to be stressful and disrupt...

Cybercriminals can launch very sophisticated attacks. But it’s often lax cybersecurity practices that enable most breaches. This is especially true when it comes to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Small business owners often don’t prioritize cybersecurity measures. They may be just fully focused on growing the company. They think they have a lower data breach risk. Or they may think it’s an expense they can’t bear. But cybersecurity is not only a concern for large corporations. It’s a critical issue for small businesses as well. Small businesses are often seen as attractive targets for cybercriminals. This is due to many perceived vulnerabilities. A recent report published by our partner, Vodafone Business,  found that over half of UK SMEs (54%) have experienced some form of cyber-attack  in recent months. Cybersecurity doesn’t need to be expensive. Most data breaches are the result of human error. But that is actually good news. It means that improving cyber...

Cybercriminals can launch very sophisticated attacks. But it’s often lax cybersecurity practices that enable most breaches. This is especially true when it comes to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Small business owners often don’t prioritize cybersecurity measures. They may be just fully focused on growing the company. They think they have a lower data breach risk. Or they may think it’s an expense they can’t bear. But cybersecurity is not only a concern for large corporations. It’s a critical issue for small businesses as well. Small businesses are often seen as attractive targets for cybercriminals. This is due to many perceived vulnerabilities. A recent report published by our partner, Vodafone Business,  found that over half of UK SMEs (54%) have experienced some form of cyber-attack  in recent months. Cybersecurity doesn’t need to be expensive. Most data breaches are the result of human error. But that is actually good news. It means that improving cyber...

Breached or stolen passwords are the bane of any organization's cybersecurity. Passwords cause over 80% of data breaches . Hackers get in using stolen, weak, or reused (and easily breached) passwords. But passwords are a part of life. Technologies like biometrics or passkeys haven’t yet replaced them. We use them for websites, apps, and more. So, companies need a secure way to share passwords with employees. As well as help them manage those passwords more effectively. Cybersecurity threats are rampant and safeguarding sensitive information has never been more critical. Properly managing passwords securely is a top priority. At the same time, employees deal with more passwords than ever. LastPass estimates that  people have an average of 191 work passwords . Since you can’t get around passwords, how do you share them with employees safely? One solution that has gained popularity in recent years is using password managers. Let’s explore the benefits of password m...

Breached or stolen passwords are the bane of any organization's cybersecurity. Passwords cause over 80% of data breaches . Hackers get in using stolen, weak, or reused (and easily breached) passwords. But passwords are a part of life. Technologies like biometrics or passkeys haven’t yet replaced them. We use them for websites, apps, and more. So, companies need a secure way to share passwords with employees. As well as help them manage those passwords more effectively. Cybersecurity threats are rampant and safeguarding sensitive information has never been more critical. Properly managing passwords securely is a top priority. At the same time, employees deal with more passwords than ever. LastPass estimates that  people have an average of 191 work passwords . Since you can’t get around passwords, how do you share them with employees safely? One solution that has gained popularity in recent years is using password managers. Let’s explore the benefits of password m...

The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million . This is an increase of 15% over three years. As we step into 2024, it’s crucial to be aware of emerging technology threats. Ones that could potentially disrupt and harm your business. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace. It’s bringing new opportunities and challenges for businesses and individuals alike. Not all technology is benign. Some innovations can pose serious threats to our digital security, privacy, and safety. In this article, we’ll highlight some emerging technology threats to be aware of in 2024 and beyond. Data Poisoning Attacks Data poisoning involves corrupting datasets used to train AI models. By injecting malicious data, attackers can skew algorithms’ outcomes. This could lead to incorrect decisions in critical sectors like healthcare or finance. Some actions are vital in countering this insidious threat. These include protecting training data integrity and implem...

The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million . This is an increase of 15% over three years. As we step into 2024, it’s crucial to be aware of emerging technology threats. Ones that could potentially disrupt and harm your business. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace. It’s bringing new opportunities and challenges for businesses and individuals alike. Not all technology is benign. Some innovations can pose serious threats to our digital security, privacy, and safety. In this article, we’ll highlight some emerging technology threats to be aware of in 2024 and beyond. Data Poisoning Attacks Data poisoning involves corrupting datasets used to train AI models. By injecting malicious data, attackers can skew algorithms’ outcomes. This could lead to incorrect decisions in critical sectors like healthcare or finance. Some actions are vital in countering this insidious threat. These include protecting training data integrity and implem...

Technology plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. For small businesses, workforce technology modernization is both an opportunity and a challenge. Embracing modern technology can empower small businesses. It can help them thrive in a digital era. Yet many of them don’t keep up with modernization. For example, over 30% of small businesses haven’t upgraded systems in 4+ years . Some of the reasons SMBs don’t upgrade their tech include: Limited funding Unsure how to modernize technology Stuck in the “old way is fine” mentality The benefits of upgrading technology are many. One study found the following. That  45% of businesses modernizing tech saw improved ROI for IT investments . Other important benefits include improved employee retention and decreased cybersecurity risk. Not to mention the productivity and time-saving advantages. Is your small business looking to modernize its workforce technology? Here are so...