Cybersecurity solutions

Combatting rising cyber threat challenges

Cyber attacks are increasingly prevalent today. From ransomware to malware to DoS, cyber threats are part of the vulnerable digital landscape we navigate every day. For businesses, such threats present a significant risk to proprietary data, digital infrastructure, sensitive client information, as well as the reputation upon which a business is built. 

Canada ranks fourth among countries affected by ransomware ⁠–⁠ more than 1,600 attacks occur per day ⁠–⁠ Symantec 

The reality is there is little we can do to stop the presence ⁠–⁠ let alone the prevalence ⁠–⁠ of cyber threats. Fortunately, we can proactively implement cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks and prevent them from escalating into liabilities. 

Business continuity plans & disaster recovery 

71 per cent of data breaches affect small businesses ⁠–⁠ StaySafeOnline.org 

Let us prepare a step‑by‑step response guide to ensure your business can resume regular service when you experience a service interruption. Interruptions are common and occur through natural and human interference. Power outages, ice storms, fires, floods, ransomware and a host of other cybersecurity threats can all cause significant damage to IT infrastructure. 

60 per cent of small to mid‑sized businesses shut down after a data loss ⁠–⁠ Clutch 

Our strategic planning expertise will help guide you in the development of business continuity plans (BCP) and disaster recovery methods, safeguarding your business from long‑term, harmful interruptions. 

Our BCP consultation includes guidance on structural procedures, responsive tactics and action, as well as complete disaster recovery plans focused on technical recovery. Most importantly, our BCP will recommend IT practices to advance and strengthen your business objectives. 

Compliance audits 

A comprehensive review of your organization’s IT‑related processes and business practices will reveal how compliant your business is within the regulatory guidelines of your industry. Achieving compliance is a critical step toward satisfying baseline security measures. 

Satisfying regulatory requirements is not only about meeting insurance requirements or protecting the interests of your business. Businesses that achieve regulatory compliance and proactively mitigate risks regularly outperform their competition. 

RFP creation and response 

Part of our compliance service ensures your business is protected during the RFP process. Businesses interact and share vital information through RFPs; therefore, IT is important to thoroughly review vendors, insurance requirements, compliance readiness and establish a framework to secure your data and safeguard your business. 

Whether you are the author of an RFP or the respondent, ensuring clients and/or vendors meet basic requirements for interacting with your IT infrastructure is a key component of IT security. Our best‑practice guidelines will outline stringent IT processes to safeguard your data and business. 

IT policies and procedures 

Does your organization need guidance on the development of comprehensive IT policies and cybersecurity measures? We provide technical guidance on cyber policies to ensure your business has standard operating procedures and is functioning securely. 

Threat and risk analysis 

There’s a 27 per cent chance a Canadian company will experience a data breach in the next 24 months, costing between $1.1‑$3.8 million ⁠–⁠ The Ponemon Institute 

Let us perform a comprehensive assessment of your digital infrastructure, investigate and analyze potential threats and recommend targeted solutions to mitigate potential risks to your business. 

Once complete, your business will receive a Business Impact Analysis which outlines threats and vulnerabilities faced by your organization and offers a cohesive management strategy to thwart risk. 

Our expertise includes:

IT Policies and Procedures

• Acceptable uses of business resources and technology
• Security measures
• Disaster recovery protocols
• IT service standards and protocols
• Network documentation

Compliance Audits

• Payment card industry (PCI) readiness
• Privacy guidelines
• Personally identifiable information (PII) assessments
• Internal control evaluations and assessments of IT environments and data infrastructures
• NIST and CIS compliance
• OEB cybersecurity framework assessments