--- title: Blog | The AME Group | cyber security description: cyber security | 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: ## cyber security ![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) ![Shadow image in front of red pixels How we use AI and Deep Learning to Protect your Business](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/What%20is%20Deep%20Learning%20AI.jpg) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [network security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-security) [network monitoring](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-monitoring) ### [How we use AI and Deep Learning to Protect your Business](https://blog.theamegroup.com/how-ai-and-deep-learning-is-used-by-ame-security) ### Deep Learning is a type of artificial intelligence. The goal of AI is to mimic the human brain.  [Joe Danaher, CISM, CRISC, CMMC-RP](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/joe-danaher) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/how-ai-and-deep-learning-is-used-by-ame-security) ![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) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/AME%20Blog%20Post%20Images/How%20to%20create%20a%20strong%20PIN%20code-1.jpg) [password strength,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/password-strength) [password length,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/password-length) [passphrase,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/passphrase) [dark web,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/dark-web) [password management,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/password-management) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [cyber security](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) ### [How to create a strong PIN.](https://blog.theamegroup.com/how-to-create-a-strong-pin) Our security analyst recently shared this at our [Lexington](https://www.theamegroup.com/locations/lexington-ky/) Team Huddle, which makes for a good information to know if you want to create a strong PIN code.  This content is from a blog post by [DataGenetics](https://datagenetics.com/index.html). If you love statics, you must read the entire post, [PIN number analysis (datagenetics.com)](https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32012/index.html); it's fantastic. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/how-to-create-a-strong-pin) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/My-Post-18.png) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [cyber security](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) ### [Different Types of Cyber Security and How Breaches Can Be Prevented](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-different-types-of-cyber-security-and-how-breaches-can-be-prevented) By 2019, it was expected that the managed services market would hit $170 billion worldwide. These managed services particularly focus on technical support for businesses. Where business owners really want to focus in 2021 is cyber security. This is in part because more businesses have been pushed to rely on remote workforces in light of the pandemic, and have recognized that there will be benefits to keeping that remote workforce for the long term. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/the-different-types-of-cyber-security-and-how-breaches-can-be-prevented) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/How-is-your-cybersecurity-health.png) [HIPAA compliance,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/hipaa-compliance) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [healthcare IT](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/healthcare-it) ### [How is your Cybersecurity Health?](https://blog.theamegroup.com/how-is-your-cybersecurity-health) Ideally, we have a health physical once a year.  We assess what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and make modifications to our overall wellness plan as needed.  Hopefully, nothing is wrong, and we can proceed with the usual cautions and goals of maintaining a long and productive life. The same could be said for our cyberhealth.  How’s your Healthcare Cybersecurity Program? Did you make adjustments to meet the challenges? [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/how-is-your-cybersecurity-health) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/My-Post-2020-12-07T101141_981.png) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [network security threats](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-security-threats) ### [4 Cyber Security Threats Business Owners Must Be Aware Of](https://blog.theamegroup.com/4-cyber-security-threats-business-owners-must-be-aware-of) There are many reasons why many major businesses have transitioned to different types of cloud computing. The cloud offers a great deal of flexibility for companies, allowing them to access programs remotely and maintain a great deal of storage. However, it’s not a foolproof system. Information can be corrupted, programs can crash, and perhaps most concerning, security threats can compromise crucial information. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/4-cyber-security-threats-business-owners-must-be-aware-of) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CSAM_Tip11_Create-a-Cybersecurity-Friendly-Culture.jpg) [leadership,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/leadership) [cybersecurity training,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cybersecurity-training) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [uncategorized,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/uncategorized) [cybersecurity awareness,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cybersecurity-awareness) [network security](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-security) ### [THE LEADER’S ROLE IN CREATING A CULTURE OF SECURITY AWARENESS](https://blog.theamegroup.com/culture-of-security-awareness) ## WHY SHOULD YOU BUILD A CULTURE OF SECURITY AWARENESS? The risks to all businesses due to cybersecurity breaches are well-documented and they are growing.  Most experts advise businesses to plan for a breach due to the likelihood of an occurrence.  Your IT staff have likely also been asking for additional resources to help combat the very real threats of bad actors that want to steal your data.  As an owner or executive at your company, what is your role in all of this? [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/culture-of-security-awareness) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CSAM_Tip3_KeepUpWithSoftwareUpdates.jpg) [software udates,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/software-udates) [firmware updates,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/firmware-updates) [software patches,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/software-patches) [hardware updates,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/hardware-updates) [maintaining your network,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/maintaining-your-network) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [uncategorized,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/uncategorized) [network security](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-security) ### [Keep Up With Software Updates](https://blog.theamegroup.com/keep-up-with-software-updates) Most everyone understands application software updates. We do it all the time with our phone apps, and most have seen a notification to update your computer operating system. They often give us new features, but, more importantly, they improve security. 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