The AME Group Becomes Member of MSPAlliance®

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The AME Group joins vibrant global consortium of cloud, managed service providers and technology enabling vendors. October 3, 2020 — The AME Group announced that it has become a member of the oldest managed services group. MSPAlliance is the oldest Managed Services group and the only Accrediting and Standards based body created specifically for the […]

Security and Disaster Recovery: What You Need to Know

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Outsourcing IT is a wise business choice, especially for the small business owner. But make the wrong choice and you just ramped up the security threat to your network. A lot of small business owners choose their outsourcing based on price alone, which can be a critical error. Network security threats are unlike physical security […]

Who is guarding the gatekeepers?

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This is a timeless concept from roman times, passed down in popular culture, and can be applied to your business information systems 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 […]

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. Access to a Qualified and Experienced Staff While […]

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CREDENTIALS ARE FOUND ON THE DARK WEB

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Sites are hacked every day. [su_list icon=”icon: check”] There is an attack every 39 seconds (Security Magazine) Hackers steal 75 records every second (Breach Level Index) More than 23 million people use the password ‘123456’ (National Cyber Security Centre) Traditional firewall and antivirus security is irrelevant and obsolete (Thycotic.com) Hackers create 300,000 new pieces of […]

CMMC: You Might Not Realize the Impact on Your Business

Getting Ready for New CMMC Requirements Now

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) The CMMC started within the Department of Defense (DoD) to reduce the theft of military intelligence, but as expected, it doesn’t look like it will be long before it spreads to other sectors. There’s interest in amending Sarbanes-Oxley to include CMMC, which will impact the financial sector.  Don’t fear this […]

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?   We have almost 200 AME employees working from home.  Sixteen offices have a staff person present to […]

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 Security Team has some great tips to make sure your remote workers keep your business safe from cyberattacks. What is a VPN and how do companies use them […]

3 Security Policies Businesses Need to Develop

You are busy running your business. The day-to-day management probably takes up all of your time and energy. However, businesses can be struck by adversity. How a business responds to these situations can make the difference between survival and a premature end. Here are three examples of policies that a business should develop before they […]

TAKING CARE OF SECURITY COMPLIANCE IN IT

TAKING CARE OF SECURITY COMPLIANCE IN IT

Regulatory compliance is an issue business has faced for years. Over time, not only have the regulations become more nuanced, they’ve become more difficult to track and address, as well. Given the importance of remaining compliant, it’s no wonder why businesses from all industries rely on The AME Group for assistance. The AME Group understands […]