--- title: Blog | The AME Group | business continuity description: business continuity | Tap into The AME Group's 35+ years of experience working with local businesses. AME helps your technology add value and better support your business goals. Our advanced security services cover the expanding requirements to keep your business safe and competitive. --- [![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 about: ## business continuity ![](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/CSAM_Tip4_Back-Up-Your-Data.jpg) [cybersecurity awareness,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cybersecurity-awareness) [business continuity](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) ### [Managing Backups of Your Data](https://blog.theamegroup.com/managing-backups-of-your-data) ### VICTOR IS A SYSTEMS ENGINEER AT THE AME GROUP, MANAGING BACKUPS FOR OUR CLIENTS AND OUR OWN!  WE ASKED HIM, WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT BACKUPS AND RECOVERY? Backups are something everyone wishes they had when technology goes south. Like the insurance policy, you didn’t size right or bother to purchase. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/managing-backups-of-your-data) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Who-is-guarding-the-gatekeeper.jpg) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [business continuity,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) [compliance](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/compliance) ### [Who is guarding the gatekeepers?](https://blog.theamegroup.com/who-is-guarding-the-gatekeepers) This is a timeless concept from roman times, passed down in popular culture, and can be applied to your business security plan. Companies of even modest size and complexity rely on some form of IT to support their computer systems and data. Although, most companies trust their IT department or Managed Services Provider to include security as a baseline component of their work, how do you verify your IT security is dong what you THINK it is doing? A **Vulnerability Assessment** is a valuable tool. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/who-is-guarding-the-gatekeepers) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/My-Post-33.png) [tech support,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/tech-support) [business continuity,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) [managed IT service](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/managed-it-service) ### [8 Benefits of Technology Solutions for Business](https://blog.theamegroup.com/8-benefits-of-technology-solutions-for-business) Technology in business today continues to impact the world profoundly. It has played a big part in the tremendous growth in trade and commerce we are currently experiencing. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/8-benefits-of-technology-solutions-for-business) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/My-Post-27.png) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [business continuity,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) [managed IT service](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/managed-it-service) ### [Why You Need to Outsource Your IT Department](https://blog.theamegroup.com/why-you-need-to-outsource-your-it-department) Many business owners overlook the importance of their IT department. However, implementation of technology solutions for business is essential to help a business’s overall wellbeing and growth. A high-quality outsourced IT department can help with network security problems, provide you with a trained staff and be cost-effective. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/why-you-need-to-outsource-your-it-department) [Microsoft Teams,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/microsoft-teams) [remote worker,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/remote-worker) [remoteaccess,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/remoteaccess) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [business continuity](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) ### [Welcome to another episode of Ask the Security Expert!](https://blog.theamegroup.com/welcome-to-another-episode-of-ask-the-security-expert) ## We have more questions for Joe about the security concerns of working from home.  To start with, how many AME employees are working from home, and what types of adjustments have you made from a technical/cybersecurity perspective? ![Photo of Security Expert](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Joe-Danaher-Headshot-150x150-2.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=Joe-Danaher-Headshot-150x150-2.jpg) Joe Danaher, CISM, CRISC Senior Security Analyst The AME Group [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/welcome-to-another-episode-of-ask-the-security-expert) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Working-From-Home-Security-Risks-and-Tips.jpg) [remoteaccess,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/remoteaccess) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [business continuity](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) ### [Working From Home Security Risks and Tips](https://blog.theamegroup.com/working-from-home-security-risks-and-tips) ##### We are all impacted by COVID-19 and businesses are responding by keeping their “doors open” virtually by moving to online sales and using a remote workforce. ##### Our Chief Information Security Officer, Joe Danaher, has some great tips to make sure your remote workers keep your business safe from cyberattacks.  Joe has spent his IT career navigating HIPAA security compliance and in the past 6-7 years, as the threats from hackers have evolved, staying 1 step ahead.   ### What is a VPN and how do companies use them for remote workers? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and is the safest remote connection.  It creates an encrypted tunnel between your remote device and the servers and files at work.  Windows 10 and Mac OSX have built-in VPN setup capabilities, however, you need a VPN service based on your type of business servers.  This is a nice step-by-step article recently published by CNET regarding how-to for Windows:  [https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-setup-a-vpn-on-windows-10/](https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-setup-a-vpn-on-windows-10/) **Joe Danaher, CISO** [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/working-from-home-security-risks-and-tips) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/The-Remote-Worker.png) [Office 365,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/office-365) [remoteaccess,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/remoteaccess) [business continuity](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) ### [Webinar: The Remote Worker](https://blog.theamegroup.com/webinar-the-remote-worker) Our partner, Brainstorm, has put together a two-part series to help you and your staff be successful working from home using Microsoft Office 365. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/webinar-the-remote-worker) [remoteaccess,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/remoteaccess) [business continuity](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) ### [Solution for Urgent Need for Remote Connection](https://blog.theamegroup.com/solution-for-urgent-need-for-remote-connection) AME is working with many of our clients to establish Business Class remote connectivity solutions, but we know many of you may require something sooner to fill the gap. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/solution-for-urgent-need-for-remote-connection) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SECURITY-PROGRAM-DEVELOPMENT-FOR-YOUR-COMPANY.jpeg) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [business continuity,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/business-continuity) [compliance](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/compliance) ### [SECURITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT](https://blog.theamegroup.com/security-program-development) Are you taking your IT security as seriously as you should? If not, the consequences to your business or organization could be devastating. A security breach could lead to lost data, stolen data, or other irreparable harm to your company’s reputation.  You need to develop a security program. 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