--- title: Blog | The AME Group | cyber security for small business description: cyber security for small business | 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 for small business ![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) ![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/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/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/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/continuity-business-planning.jpg) [IT consultant,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/it-consultant) [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) [it for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/it-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) [technical support](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/technical-support) ### [5 Important Continuity Planning Tips for Businesses](https://blog.theamegroup.com/5-important-continuity-planning-tips-businesses) Anyone who starts a business is familiar with the concept of a business plan. This essential document is required to gain funding and shift a business from a bare-bones idea to a real-world operation. However, the business plan is just a starting point. If you want a business to remain open and operational, continuity planning is necessary. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/5-important-continuity-planning-tips-businesses) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7-Business-Benefits-of-IaaS-and-Cloud-Storage.jpg) [cloud computing,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cloud-computing) [computer networks,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/computer-networks) [cloud storage,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cloud-storage) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [tech support,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/tech-support) [iaas](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/iaas) ### [4 Business Benefits of IaaS and Cloud Storage](https://blog.theamegroup.com/4-business-benefits-iaas-cloud-storage) The concept of cloud computing appears omnipresent in our modern world as we rely on on-demand computing to manage our digital lives across multiple devices – mobiles, tablets,  laptops, and so on – while at home, in the office, or on the move. This article introduces the key component in cloud computing and the servers that underpin each service and provide the computing resources, as well as describing how they provide some of cloud computing’s most notable benefits. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/4-business-benefits-iaas-cloud-storage) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/benefits-remote-support.jpg) [IT consultant,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/it-consultant) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [tech support,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/tech-support) [it for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/it-for-small-business) [tech support solutions,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/tech-support-solutions) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [computer network monitoring,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/computer-network-monitoring) [technical support,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/technical-support) [hackers,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/hackers) [network security](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-security) ### [Benefits of Remote Support for Your Business](https://blog.theamegroup.com/benefits-remote-support-business) Most business owners understand the need for professional IT support staff. Computer networks and online operations have become essential factors in running a modern business, and these technologies require advanced support for the purposes of productivity and security. [The AME Group](https://blog.theamegroup.com/author/the-ame-group) [Read More](https://blog.theamegroup.com/benefits-remote-support-business) ![](https://blog.theamegroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/keep-data-safe.jpg) [IT consultant,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/it-consultant) [cyber security for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security-for-small-business) [it for small business,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/it-for-small-business) [tech support solutions,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/tech-support-solutions) [cyber security,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/cyber-security) [technical support,](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/technical-support) [network security](https://blog.theamegroup.com/tag/network-security) ### [5 Ways to Keep Your Small Business Data Safe](https://blog.theamegroup.com/5-ways-keep-small-business-data-safe) Operating in the online arena is a must for businesses looking to remain competitive. Unfortunately, the costs associated with computer and network security is untenable for some small businesses. 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