Cetra Technology Blog Posts

10/23/2024

Plan Ahead. Stay Ahead.

Imagine being the owner of the most popular coffee joint on the corner. Your loyal customers line up outside each morning, eager to grab their caffeine fix. But, one day, as your staff hustles to keep up with the orders, a sudden storm knocks out the power, leaving the cafe in the dark. Or worse, a cyberattack targets your billing system, leaving a long line of frustrated customers.

Unexpected chaos can strike any business at any time. One moment, you’re basking in the glory of running a successful establishment; the next, you’re thrown against a wall, staring at a crisis that could disrupt your entire business. Don’t let this be your story.

In this blog, we’ll show you the key steps to create a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) that works for you and ensures your business stays up and running, even in the face of disaster.

7/5/2024

Hybrid Workforce: How to Build a Security-First Culture

Imagine a workplace where every employee is vigilant against cyberthreats, a place where security isn’t just a protocol but a mindset. In the era of hybrid work, achieving this vision is not just ideal — it’s a necessity.

While implementing security controls and tools is crucial, the true strength lies in empowering your workforce to prioritize security. Without their buy-in, even the most advanced defenses can be rendered ineffective.

Building a security-first culture in a hybrid work environment is a complex but achievable task. It requires a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that not only involves but also empowers your workforce. Let’s explore how to create such a strategy.

8/4/2023

Cetra Technology is a Hawaii Top 250 Company

Cetra Technology has placed in the annual list of Top 250 companies in Hawaii.

Read our Hawaii Business profile here or below.

HAWAII IS A RISKY STATE FOR MALWARE

It may surprise you to know that Hawaii is one of the 10 riskiest states in the country for malware hits according to a 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.

“Even the smallest businesses have data that is valuable to hackers. Customer and employee information, and financial material all can be sold on the Dark Web or used in phishing schemes,” said Michael McMurdo, CEO of Cetra Technology. “A malware attack can be devastating but many businesses think they cannot afford a staff of cyber experts or expensive software. The real question is: how can you afford not to protect your business?”

2/14/2023

Local companies 'raise the bar' for innovation in the Islands

"We problem solve complex technical issues daily, so innovation is a necessary part of our business. Several of our clients have very specialized and complicated systems that require the depth and breath of our team to come up with innovative solutions"

--CEO Michael McMurdo
on how he promotes innovation within the company.
Read more at Pacific Business News https://bizj.us/1qhqxk

7/6/2021

Cetra Technology names new President

Guy Fernandes, President

Anson Lum, Chief of Engineering

(Honolulu, Hawaii, Tuesday, July 6, 2021) – Cetra Technology today announced the promotion of Guy Fernandes to company president. He was previously the executive vice president managing the company’s banking, forensic and data recovery divisions. Michael McMurdo who was president will now assume the role of chief executive officer.

“With Cetra Technology’s growth over the past few years, it became important to also develop our leadership team to better serve our clients,” said McMurdo. “Guy is not only a very talented engineer but well-versed in all aspects of our business. His leadership will be critical to Cetra’s continued diversification and growth.”

Fernandes has been with Cetra for more than 11 years and has over 30 years of experience working in the financial, medical, legal, construction, government, retail and hotel industries. He developed the Fraud Detection Check Imaging solution for one of Hawaii’s leading banks and designed IT systems for many of Hawaii’s leading businesses.

In a related move to further improve the reliability and further strengthen the security of Cetra’s services, Anson Lum was promoted from Vice President of Engineering to Chief of Engineering. In his new role, Lum will lead efforts to evaluate and implement technologies to ensure the continued dependability and safety of client systems. Lum has been with Cetra since it was established in 2008 and has had more than 20 years of experience in designing and managing IT infrastructure.

“With the rise of cyberattacks on small businesses, it has become even more critical that we continue to stay ahead of the constantly and rapidly changing landscape of cyber threats,” said McMurdo. “Anson has been very successful in designing IT systems for our clients that reduce vulnerabilities and improve productivity.”

Cetra Technology is a Honolulu-based company that provides businesses with leading edge solutions for all their internet-based technology needs including managed services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, virtual desktop, network infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery, forensic investigation, access control and VOIP phone systems. For more information go to www.cetratech.com.

6/29/2021

Five Questions with Hawaii's Tech Leaders

Cetra Technology's Mike McMurdo shares his thoughts about the tech industry in this article from the June 11-17, 2021 issue of Pacific Business News.

What significant trends or changes do you foresee in the future of the technology industry, locally or otherwise?

McMurdo: The increased use of technology for remote work as well as the need to improve network security will continue to be critical for many industries for the foreseeable future.