Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity for
Charlotte businesses.
// The question isn't if you'll be targeted. It's whether you'll be ready.
The average SMB security incident costs $120,000 — downtime, recovery, legal fees, and lost business. Small businesses are the primary target for attackers precisely because they tend to have weaker defenses than enterprise companies. We change that with a managed security stack that's always on, always updated, and actively monitored.
By the Numbers
$120k
Average cost of a single security incident for an SMB
43%
Of cyberattacks target small businesses specifically
60%
Of SMBs that experience a breach close within 6 months
24/7
AMP IT threat monitoring — attacks don't keep business hours
The Threat Landscape
Why Charlotte SMBs
are a target.
Attackers have largely moved on from targeting large enterprises with sophisticated zero-day exploits. Large companies have security teams, incident response retainers, and robust detection tools. Small businesses often have none of these.
Instead, the primary attack model is volume and opportunism: automated tools scanning for weak email configurations, unpatched systems, and credentials exposed in past breaches. It requires no skill to execute and produces reliable returns.
The result is that a Charlotte law firm, insurance agency, or 15-person real estate office faces substantially the same threat environment as a Fortune 500 company — just with far fewer resources to respond. That's the gap we fill.
Phishing & Business Email Compromise
Email-based attacks are the #1 entry point for breaches. Phishing steals credentials. BEC intercepts wire transfers. Both are high-volume and specifically target SMBs.
Ransomware
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment. Without verified, isolated backups, recovery can take weeks — if it's possible at all. Many businesses pay the ransom. Many don't survive even after they do.
Credential Stuffing
Passwords from old data breaches are tested against business accounts. Without MFA, one compromised password gives attackers access to email, cloud storage, and financial systems.
Unpatched Systems
Attackers continuously scan for known vulnerabilities in unpatched software. Without automated patch management, a system that was secure in January can be compromised by March.
What's Included
Security that's always on —
never an upsell.
24/7 Threat Detection & Response
Managed endpoint detection and response on every device. Threats are automatically contained and our team is notified — not discovered during your next scheduled review.
Advanced Email Security
Anti-phishing, anti-spoofing, business email compromise detection, and attachment sandboxing. Email is the #1 attack vector — we treat it that way.
MFA Enforcement
Multi-factor authentication required across every account and application. One compromised password cannot become an incident when MFA is properly deployed and enforced.
Backup & Verified Recovery
Automated backup of endpoints and cloud data with monthly tested restores. You know your backups work because we test them — not because you hope they do when ransomware hits.
Dark Web Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of dark web marketplaces for your domain and executive email addresses. Know when credentials are exposed before attackers exploit them.
Patch Management
Automated OS and software patching across all managed devices. Known vulnerabilities are eliminated before attackers can exploit them — on a schedule that doesn't disrupt your team.
Our Approach
Security that's built in —
not bolted on.
Most break-fix IT providers install antivirus and call it done. We build security into the foundation of your IT environment — so protection isn't something you have to think about, it's just how your systems work.
Every AMP IT managed plan includes the full security stack. We don't charge extra for protection that should be standard. And because security is integrated with your IT management, our team has visibility across your entire environment — not just the devices with an agent installed.
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Deploy the Security Stack
Endpoint agents, email security, MFA, backup configuration — deployed across your environment during onboarding. - 03
Continuous Monitoring
24/7 automated threat detection running in the background. Threats are contained automatically. Our team reviews alerts and responds. - 04
Regular Review & Improvement
Monthly health reports show your security posture. Quarterly Business Reviews (Better and Best plans) review what's changed and what should change next.
FAQ
Cybersecurity
questions answered.
Why do small businesses need cybersecurity?
Small businesses are the primary target for cybercriminals — not enterprises. They hold valuable data but typically have weaker defenses. The average cost of a security incident for an SMB is $120,000. Most small businesses that experience a serious breach don't survive the financial and operational impact. The cost of prevention is a small fraction of the cost of recovery.
What does managed cybersecurity include?
Our managed security stack includes 24/7 endpoint detection and response, advanced email security with phishing and BEC protection, MFA enforcement, automated backup with monthly restore verification, dark web monitoring, and Web/DNS content filtering (Better and Best plans). All of this is actively monitored — not just installed and forgotten.
Is cybersecurity included in your managed IT plans?
Yes. Security is never an upsell at AMP IT. Every plan includes the core security stack — 24/7 threat monitoring, email security, backup, and MFA enforcement. If it can put a business out of business, it's in your Essential plan. Higher tiers add dark web monitoring, backup verification documentation, and compliance planning.
What happens if there's a security incident?
Our endpoint detection tools automatically isolate compromised devices to contain the spread. Our team is notified immediately and begins response. Best plan clients get P1 1-hour response SLA for critical incidents. All clients get incident documentation for insurance and compliance purposes.
Do you help with cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. We provide the documentation that cyber liability carriers increasingly require — backup verification records, MFA deployment documentation, security policy documentation, and risk assessments. Our Best plan includes full compliance planning to help you answer carrier questionnaires and potentially qualify for better rates.
Get Started
Find out what's exposed
before someone else does.
Book a free IT environment assessment for your Charlotte business. We'll show you exactly what's at risk, what it takes to fix it, and what managed security costs — no commitment.