Cybersecurity Services in Canada

Big0 provides comprehensive cybersecurity services tailored to Canada's unique regulatory landscape and threat environment. Our expert security consultants help Canadian organizations protect critical assets, achieve compliance with PIPEDA and industry-specific regulations, and build resilient security programs aligned with Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) guidelines.

Operating across Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa, we serve organizations in federally regulated industries (banking, telecommunications, transportation) as well as provincial sectors requiring specialized compliance. Our team holds international security certifications and deep expertise in Canadian privacy law, making us the trusted cybersecurity partner for businesses nationwide.

Why Canadian Organizations Choose Big0 for Cybersecurity

CCCS-Aligned Security Programs We design security programs following Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) frameworks including the Baseline Cyber Security Controls and IT Security Risk Management guidelines, ensuring alignment with federal security expectations.

PIPEDA & Provincial Privacy Compliance Our security practices incorporate privacy by design principles required by PIPEDA, Quebec's Law 25, and provincial privacy legislation (PIPA in BC/Alberta, PHIPA for Ontario healthcare), protecting both security and privacy.

Industry-Specific Regulatory Expertise Deep knowledge of sector-specific requirements including OSFI Cyber Security Self-Assessment for financial institutions, provincial healthcare privacy regulations, and federal contractor security requirements.

Canadian Threat Intelligence We monitor Canadian-specific threats and vulnerabilities, maintaining relationships with CCCS, Canadian financial institutions, and industry-specific Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs).

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Services

Security Assessments & Audits

Vulnerability Assessments Comprehensive scanning and analysis of your IT infrastructure to identify security weaknesses. We assess networks, servers, applications, databases, and cloud environments using industry-leading tools combined with manual verification.

Penetration Testing Ethical hacking exercises that simulate real-world attacks against your systems. Our certified penetration testers (OSCP, CEH, GPEN) identify exploitable vulnerabilities before malicious actors can leverage them. We offer external network penetration testing, internal network assessments, web application testing, mobile app security testing, wireless network security, and social engineering assessments.

Security Architecture Review Evaluation of your security architecture against best practices and Canadian regulatory requirements. We assess network segmentation, access controls, encryption implementation, identity and access management, and security monitoring capabilities.

PIPEDA Compliance Audits Comprehensive assessment of your privacy and security controls against PIPEDA requirements. We evaluate data inventory and classification, consent mechanisms, access controls and encryption, breach detection and response procedures, vendor management, and documentation and policies.

Managed Security Services

Security Operations Center (SOC) 24/7/365 security monitoring and incident response from our Canadian SOC. We provide real-time threat detection, security event correlation and analysis, incident investigation and response, threat hunting, and regular security reporting.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Implementation and management of SIEM solutions to aggregate, analyze, and correlate security events across your environment. We deploy solutions from Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, or LogRhythm tailored to your needs.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Advanced endpoint protection that goes beyond traditional antivirus. We deploy and manage EDR solutions providing behavioral analysis, automated threat response, forensic investigation capabilities, and integration with SOC monitoring.

Vulnerability Management Ongoing program to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across your environment. Includes automated scanning, manual verification, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting.

Identity & Access Management

Identity Governance Implementing robust identity and access management controls to ensure only authorized users access sensitive systems and data. We design and implement single sign-on (SSO) solutions, multi-factor authentication (MFA), privileged access management (PAM), role-based access control (RBAC), and identity lifecycle management.

Azure Active Directory / Entra ID Comprehensive Azure AD implementation and optimization including conditional access policies, identity protection, B2B/B2C scenarios, and integration with on-premises Active Directory.

Zero Trust Architecture Designing and implementing Zero Trust security models that verify every access request regardless of source. Includes identity verification, device compliance checking, least-privilege access, and micro-segmentation.

Privileged Access Management Securing, controlling, and monitoring access to critical systems and sensitive data. We implement PAM solutions like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea to manage privileged credentials, session recording, and just-in-time access.

Cloud Security Services

AWS Security Securing AWS environments with proper configuration, monitoring, and compliance. Services include AWS Security Hub implementation, GuardDuty threat detection, CloudTrail logging and monitoring, IAM policy optimization, and encryption implementation (KMS, CloudHSM).

Azure Security Comprehensive Azure security including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel SIEM, Azure AD security, network security groups and firewalls, and encryption and key management.

Google Cloud Security Securing GCP environments with Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Identity and Access Management, Cloud Armor DDoS protection, and encryption key management.

Multi-Cloud Security Unified security across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud including centralized security monitoring, consistent policy enforcement, cloud workload protection, and compliance management.

Application Security

Secure Code Review Manual analysis of application source code to identify security vulnerabilities. Our security experts review code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, business logic flaws, authentication and authorization issues, cryptographic weaknesses, and injection vulnerabilities.

Application Security Testing Comprehensive testing including static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), interactive application security testing (IAST), and software composition analysis (SCA) for open-source vulnerabilities.

Security Development Lifecycle Integrating security into your software development process through threat modeling, secure coding standards, security testing automation, security-focused code reviews, and security champions program.

API Security Protecting APIs against common threats including authentication and authorization testing, input validation assessment, rate limiting and DDoS protection, API gateway security, and OAuth/JWT implementation review.

Compliance & Governance

PIPEDA Compliance Program Building comprehensive privacy and security programs that meet PIPEDA requirements including privacy impact assessments, data protection policies, consent management, breach response procedures, and staff training programs.

OSFI Cyber Security Self-Assessment Supporting federally regulated financial institutions with OSFI's Cyber Security Self-Assessment including inherent risk assessment, cybersecurity management, threat and vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and third-party risk management.

PCI DSS Compliance Achieving and maintaining Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance for organizations handling credit card data. We provide gap analysis, remediation roadmap, technical implementation, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

SOC 2 Compliance Helping Canadian service providers achieve SOC 2 Type I and Type II certification. We assist with control design, implementation, evidence collection, and audit coordination.

Canadian Regulatory Framework Expertise

Federal Cybersecurity Regulations

PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) Canada's federal privacy law governing how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information. Our security controls ensure PIPEDA compliance through encryption, access controls, breach detection, and incident response.

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) Guidelines We align security programs with CCCS publications including: - Baseline Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium Organizations - IT Security Risk Management: A Lifecycle Approach (ITSG-33) - Top 10 Security Actions - Guidance on cloud security, secure remote access, and ransomware protection

Cyber Secure Canada We help organizations achieve Cyber Secure Canada certification, a voluntary program certifying cybersecurity best practices for small and medium-sized businesses.

Critical Infrastructure Protection For organizations in critical infrastructure sectors (finance, energy, telecommunications, transportation), we implement security controls aligned with federal critical infrastructure protection requirements.

Provincial Privacy and Security Laws

Quebec - Law 25 Quebec's modernized privacy law with enhanced security requirements including mandatory security safeguards, privacy impact assessments, breach notification, privacy by design, and consent mechanisms.

Ontario - PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act) For healthcare organizations in Ontario, we implement PHIPA-compliant security including encryption of personal health information, access controls and audit logging, secure transmission protocols, breach response procedures, and business associate agreements.

British Columbia & Alberta - PIPA Ensuring compliance with provincial privacy laws in BC and Alberta through appropriate security safeguards, consent management, and breach response.

Industry-Specific Regulations

OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) For banks, credit unions, and insurance companies: - Cyber Security Self-Assessment requirements - Technology and Cyber Risk Management expectations - Third-party risk management - Business continuity and disaster recovery

IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada) Securities dealer cybersecurity requirements including cybersecurity risk assessments, incident response plans, encryption requirements, and staff training.

Provincial Securities Commissions Meeting cybersecurity expectations from OSC (Ontario), AMF (Quebec), and other provincial regulators.

Healthcare Regulators Compliance with provincial health information privacy requirements and healthcare-specific security standards.

Industry-Specific Security Solutions

Financial Services Security

Banking & Credit Unions OSFI-compliant cybersecurity programs for banks and credit unions including core banking system security, online/mobile banking security, fraud detection and prevention, and third-party risk management (Fiserv, FIS, etc.).

Investment & Wealth Management Security for investment dealers, portfolio managers, and wealth management firms including trading platform security, client portal protection, IIROC compliance, and market data security.

Insurance Cybersecurity for insurance companies including policy administration system security, claims processing security, actuarial data protection, and digital insurance platform security.

Payment Processors PCI DSS compliance and security for payment processing including Interac certification security, tokenization and encryption, fraud prevention systems, and secure payment gateway implementation.

Healthcare Security

Hospitals & Health Systems Comprehensive security for healthcare delivery organizations including electronic medical record (EMR) security, medical device security, provincial health system integration security, and PHIPA/provincial privacy compliance.

Pharmaceutical Protecting sensitive research and manufacturing data including clinical trial data security, intellectual property protection, GxP compliance, and supply chain security.

Telehealth Platforms Securing virtual care delivery including video consultation security, e-prescription security, patient portal protection, and integration with provincial health systems.

Medical Device Manufacturers Cybersecurity for connected medical devices including FDA/Health Canada cybersecurity guidance, device vulnerability management, secure firmware updates, and post-market surveillance.

Energy & Resources

Oil & Gas Operational technology (OT) security for energy producers including SCADA/ICS security, pipeline monitoring protection, drilling operations security, and IT/OT network segmentation.

Utilities (Electric, Gas, Water) Critical infrastructure protection for utilities including smart grid security, SCADA system protection, customer data security, and outage management system security.

Mining Security for mining operations including autonomous equipment security, remote operations security, exploration data protection, and supply chain security.

Renewable Energy Cybersecurity for wind, solar, and hydroelectric operations including distributed energy resource security, grid integration security, and monitoring system protection.

Technology & Telecommunications

Telecom Providers Network and service security for carriers including 5G network security, customer data protection, billing system security, and compliance with telecommunications regulations.

SaaS Providers Security for Canadian software companies including SOC 2 compliance, application security, multi-tenant architecture security, and customer data isolation.

IT Services & MSPs Supply chain security for IT service providers including RMM tool security, customer environment protection, backup and disaster recovery security, and vendor risk management.

Government & Public Sector

Federal Departments & Agencies Security services aligned with Government of Canada standards including Protected B/C data handling, ITSG-33 compliance, security clearance requirements, and GC Cloud security.

Provincial & Municipal Government Public sector cybersecurity including public-facing service security, citizen data protection, election system security, and emergency services security.

Education K-12 and higher education security including student information system security, learning management system protection, research data security, and campus network security.

Cybersecurity Services Across Canada

Toronto Cybersecurity Services

Canada's financial capital with the highest concentration of banks, insurance companies, and fintech. We provide OSFI-compliant security for financial institutions and support for Toronto's growing tech sector.

Key Industries: Banking, insurance, fintech, professional services, healthcare Specialties: OSFI compliance, PCI DSS, financial fraud prevention Threat Landscape: Financial sector attacks, ransomware, insider threats

Vancouver Cybersecurity Services

Supporting BC's diverse economy from natural resources to film production and clean tech. Strong focus on OT security for resource industries.

Key Industries: Natural resources, film/media, technology, international trade Specialties: OT/ICS security, SCADA protection, PIPA compliance Threat Landscape: Industrial espionage, supply chain attacks, ransomware

Montreal Cybersecurity Services

Bilingual cybersecurity services for Quebec's unique regulatory environment including Law 25 compliance. Strong aerospace and gaming sector presence.

Key Industries: Aerospace, gaming, AI/ML, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals Specialties: Law 25 compliance, industrial espionage prevention, IP protection Threat Landscape: Nation-state attacks, IP theft, advanced persistent threats

Calgary Cybersecurity Services

Energy sector cybersecurity hub serving Alberta's oil, gas, and renewable energy industries with specialized OT security expertise.

Key Industries: Oil & gas, renewable energy, agriculture, logistics Specialties: SCADA/ICS security, OT/IT convergence, pipeline security Threat Landscape: Industrial sabotage, ransomware, nation-state attacks

Ottawa Cybersecurity Services

National capital serving government, defense, and telecom sectors with high security clearances and government-specific expertise.

Key Industries: Federal government, defense, telecommunications, cybersecurity Specialties: ITSG-33 compliance, Protected B/C handling, government cloud Threat Landscape: Nation-state attacks, espionage, advanced persistent threats

Our Cybersecurity Methodology

1. Assessment & Planning (2-4 Weeks)

Security Posture Assessment Comprehensive evaluation of current security state including technical controls, policies and procedures, compliance gaps, and threat landscape.

Risk Assessment Identifying and prioritizing risks using frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or CCCS IT Security Risk Management.

Regulatory Review Analyzing applicable regulations (PIPEDA, OSFI, provincial laws) and industry standards to ensure compliance.

Security Roadmap Developing prioritized plan to improve security posture, address compliance gaps, and reduce risk.

2. Implementation (Varies by Scope)

Security Control Implementation Deploying technical and administrative controls including firewalls and network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, encryption, and security monitoring.

Policy & Procedure Development Creating security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with Canadian requirements and industry best practices.

Security Awareness Training Educating staff on security threats, safe practices, and compliance requirements with Canadian-specific examples.

Vendor Security Management Implementing third-party risk management program including vendor assessments, contract security requirements, and ongoing monitoring.

3. Testing & Validation (Ongoing)

Penetration Testing Regular ethical hacking exercises (quarterly or annually) to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Security Control Testing Validating that implemented controls function as intended and meet compliance requirements.

Tabletop Exercises Testing incident response and business continuity plans through simulated scenarios.

Compliance Audits Regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with PIPEDA, industry regulations, and internal policies.

4. Monitoring & Response (24/7/365)

Security Monitoring Continuous monitoring for security threats and anomalies through SIEM, EDR, network monitoring, and threat intelligence.

Incident Response Rapid response to security incidents including containment, investigation, remediation, and recovery.

Threat Hunting Proactive searching for threats that may have evaded automated detection.

Continuous Improvement Regular review and enhancement of security controls based on new threats, vulnerabilities, and business changes.

Canadian Cybersecurity Success Stories

Major Canadian Bank - OSFI Compliance

Challenge: Top-5 Canadian bank needed to enhance cybersecurity program to meet OSFI's heightened expectations following increased cyber threats to financial sector.

Solution: Comprehensive security transformation including advanced threat detection with SIEM and EDR, identity and access management overhaul, third-party risk management program, enhanced security monitoring, and incident response capability enhancement.

Results: - Successfully passed OSFI cyber security self-assessment - 75% reduction in mean time to detect (MTTD) threats - 90% reduction in mean time to respond (MTTR) - Zero successful ransomware attacks (prevented 12 attempts) - Enhanced board-level cyber risk reporting

Provincial Healthcare System - PHIPA Compliance

Challenge: Ontario healthcare network serving 2.5 million patients needed PHIPA-compliant security program after near-miss ransomware attack.

Solution: Implemented comprehensive healthcare security including EMR security hardening, network segmentation, privileged access management, security awareness training for 5,000+ staff, and 24/7 security monitoring.

Results: - Achieved PHIPA compliance certification - Prevented 3 ransomware attacks in first year - 95% reduction in security incidents - $2.8M cyber insurance premium reduction - Enhanced patient trust and satisfaction

Energy Company - OT Security

Challenge: Alberta oil & gas producer needed to secure SCADA systems controlling pipeline operations while maintaining 24/7 uptime.

Solution: Implemented OT security program including IT/OT network segmentation, SCADA system hardening, security monitoring for industrial protocols, vendor remote access security, and OT incident response procedures.

Results: - Zero operational disruptions during implementation - 100% visibility into OT network activity - Detected and prevented attempted sabotage - Regulatory compliance achieved - Enhanced safety and environmental protection

National Retailer - PCI DSS Compliance

Challenge: Canadian retail chain with 250+ stores needed PCI DSS compliance for credit card processing across physical and online channels.

Solution: Comprehensive PCI DSS program including network segmentation, encryption of cardholder data, access control implementation, security monitoring, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and annual penetration testing.

Results: - Achieved PCI DSS Level 1 compliance - Maintained compliance for 4+ years - Zero payment card breaches - 30% reduction in compliance costs through optimization - Enhanced customer trust

Cybersecurity Pricing for Canadian Organizations

Security Assessment

CAD $15,000 - $50,000 - Vulnerability assessment - Security architecture review - Policy and procedure review - Risk assessment - Compliance gap analysis - Detailed remediation roadmap - Timeline: 2-4 weeks

Penetration Testing

CAD $10,000 - $75,000 - External network penetration test: $10,000-$20,000 - Internal network penetration test: $15,000-$30,000 - Web application penetration test: $8,000-$25,000 - Mobile app penetration test: $10,000-$20,000 - Comprehensive testing (all above): $40,000-$75,000 - Timeline: 1-3 weeks per engagement

PIPEDA Compliance Program

CAD $25,000 - $100,000 - Privacy impact assessment - Data inventory and classification - Policy and procedure development - Technical control implementation - Staff training program - Breach response procedures - Ongoing compliance support (optional) - Timeline: 2-4 months

Managed SOC Services

CAD $5,000 - $25,000/month - 24/7/365 security monitoring - Threat detection and response - SIEM management - Incident investigation - Threat intelligence - Monthly reporting - Pricing based on number of endpoints/devices

Security Program Development

CAD $50,000 - $250,000 - Comprehensive security program design - Policy and procedure development - Technical control implementation - CCCS framework alignment - Staff training - Ongoing support (6-12 months) - Timeline: 4-9 months

OSFI Cyber Security Self-Assessment

CAD $75,000 - $200,000 - Inherent risk assessment - Control maturity assessment - Gap analysis and remediation - Executive reporting - Board presentation materials - Ongoing compliance support - Timeline: 3-6 months