The Real Goblins of October

A Halloween Ghost with banner The 7 ghosts of Cybersecurity

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but its also well known, among the vernacular of the younger generation, as Spooky Season. Most people are more concerned with ghosts, ghouls, and goblins than they are with the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the Internet. Which is understandable, it’s more fun to think about the fake […]

Is the Danger the Digital World or You?

coworkers looking at a device Is the Danger the Digital World or You

If you’ve watched any sci-fi movie, you probably understand the perceived dangers of the digital world. Primarily the unrealistic dangers of artificial intelligence. Now, I’m not saying that AI won’t be a threat in the future but it’s important to note that right now the most dangerous threat is people using the Internet. They pose […]

7 Security Questions to Ask Your IT Provider

Check list 7 questions to ask your IT Provider to better understand their security risk

Is Your IT Provider Secure? On July 2, 2021, roughly 50 IT managed service providers (MSPs) were part of a cyberattack via one of the remote monitoring and management tools they used. While this not the software that The AME Group uses, it does serve as a wakeup call to both providers and their clients. […]

THE LEADER’S ROLE IN CREATING A CULTURE OF SECURITY AWARENESS

Leaders Role in Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity 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 […]