--- title: Blog | The AME Group | The AME Group description: From the collective intelligence of The AME Group --- [![Logo The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AMEGroup_Basic_Logos-01-1.png?width=600&height=237&name=AMEGroup_Basic_Logos-01-1.png "Logo The AME Group")](https://www.theamegroup.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Contact Us](https://www.theamegroup.com/contact/) # Business Technology and Security Select Category cyber security tech support uncategorized business continuity tech support solutions cyber security for small business it for small business IT consultant technical support cybersecurity awareness networks computer networks network monitoring network security compliance Office 365 managed IT service remoteaccess training computer network monitoring AME highlight hackers passwords 2FA business continuity plan business continuity planning customer service passphrase password management password strength press release remote worker HIPAA compliance Microsoft Teams business IT alignment cybersecurity training dark web data security management for business internet technology mobile device network security threats outsourcing password length phishing Cisco Umbrella ERP Solutions In the News Locky MFA Managed Security Services account verification authentication authority email business analytics cloud computing cloud storage content filtering credit monitoring customer escalation management dark web monitoring different types of cloud computing encrypt escalation management filtering network content firmware updates hardware updates healthcare IT iaas leadership maintaining your network network engineering network engineering careers openDNS payload policies for workplace ransomware remote support remote support solutions remote working software patches software udates ticketing system Posts by ## The AME Group From the collective intelligence of The AME Group ![Image congratulating The AME Group making the MSP501 List](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/MSP%20501%20Winner%20Instagram.png) [AME highlight](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/ame-highlight) ### [The AME Group Ranked on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-ame-group-ranked-on-channel-futures-2023-msp-501) JUNE 30, 2023:  The AME Group has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-ame-group-ranked-on-channel-futures-2023-msp-501) ![Image by brecht-deboosere slam dunking a basketball into a goal](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/SLAM.jpg) [phishing,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/phishing) [cybersecurity awareness](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cybersecurity-awareness) ### [SLAM that Phishing Email](https://blog.theamegroup.com/slam-that-phishing-email) You may know the SLAM technique as STOP LOOK ASSESS MANAGE. This is a good technique to use when you are faced with an unexpected email.  We have another SLAM to help you identify phishing. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/slam-that-phishing-email) ![Logo to MSSP Alert Top 250 MSSPs 2021 Edition](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/MSSP%20Alert%20Top%20250%20MSSPs%202021%20800x400.jpg) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [press release,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/press-release) [AME highlight,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/ame-highlight) [Managed Security Services](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/managed-security-services) ### [THE AME GROUP Named to MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs List for 2021](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-ame-group-top-250-mssp-2021) [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-ame-group-top-250-mssp-2021) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/ERP%20System%20Replacement.jpg) [business IT alignment,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-it-alignment) [ERP Solutions](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/erp-solutions) ### [When is it time to replace your ERP system?](https://blog.theamegroup.com/when-is-it-time-to-replace-your-erp-system) [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/when-is-it-time-to-replace-your-erp-system) ![Logos about The AME Group Achieves MSP Verify Certification with SOC 2 audit](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/MSPVerify%20and%20SOC%20Logos%20(1)-1.png) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [press release,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/press-release) [AME highlight,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/ame-highlight) [compliance](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/compliance) ### [The AME Group Completes MSP Verify Certification with SOC 2 Audit](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-ame-group-completes-msp-verify-certification-with-soc-2-audit) [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-ame-group-completes-msp-verify-certification-with-soc-2-audit) ![Employees around a table with computers strengthening their cyber-defense](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Stregthen%20Your%20Employees.jpg) [cybersecurity training,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cybersecurity-training) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [cybersecurity awareness,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cybersecurity-awareness) [training](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/training) ### [IS YOUR BUSINESS MITIGATING ITS TOP SECURITY RISK...](https://blog.theamegroup.com/is-your-business-mitigating-its-top-security-risk-humans) ## HUMANS? We all have employees that have made mistakes at one time or another. Maybe they had an overwhelming schedule that caused them to slip up, or maybe they simply typed in an email address incorrectly and hit send. No matter what the cause, employees are human, they make mistakes, and they are being TARGETED. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/is-your-business-mitigating-its-top-security-risk-humans) ![Another Data Breach - Did it get you? words over an image of lights streaming from a glowing center](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Another%20Data%20Breach.jpg) [mobile device,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/mobile-device) [cybersecurity awareness,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cybersecurity-awareness) [In the News](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/in-the-news) ### [T-Mobile Cellular Breach](https://blog.theamegroup.com/t-mobile-cellular-breach) Last week we saw the mobile phone carrier T-Mobile [fall victim to cybercriminal activity](https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/data-breach-2021) when a hacker accessed the personal data of their users.  They learned of the breach via claims that were made on an online forum.  This led to an investigation and hiring of cybersecurity experts to help with the situation. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/t-mobile-cellular-breach) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/business-continuity-planning.jpeg) [computer networks,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/computer-networks) [business continuity plan,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity-plan) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [tech support solutions,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/tech-support-solutions) [business continuity,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) [business continuity planning,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity-planning) [network monitoring](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-monitoring) ### [5 Helpful Tips for Business Continuity Planning](https://blog.theamegroup.com/5-helpful-tips-business-continuity-planning) There are many occurrences that could disrupt your business, leading to loss of revenue and possibly additional, unplanned expenses. The biggest concern for many businesses used to revolve around inclement weather or natural disasters. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/5-helpful-tips-business-continuity-planning) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/managed-IT-1.jpeg) [tech support,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/tech-support) [managed IT service](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/managed-it-service) ### [How to Get the Most Out of Your Managed IT Services](https://blog.theamegroup.com/get-managed-it-services) It’s difficult for businesses to manage their own IT services if they don’t have the bandwidth, staff, or expertise. Hiring a company, or a Managed Service Provider, helps with important IT needs. 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