Small businesses face an average of 400 attempted cyber attacks daily. Most are automated, targeting common vulnerabilities. Antivirus, firewalls and 2FA can’t stop modern threats.
What worked then, doesn’t protect you now. We design small business IT security solutions that fit your needs today and scale as you grow.
We have antivirus and MFA … isn’t that enough protection?
We are concerned about security, but we keep putting it off because unsure about our real needs and options.
Clients and insurance are asking us about Information Security. We filled in the forms that we are all good because we have all our staff sign an Acceptable Use Policy. We’re good, right?
Get proven, effective IT security solutions for small businesses.
We configure and manage cybersecurity solutions that scale with your business.
Whether you’re just starting to take security seriously or need to meet compliance standards, we’ll help you get there.
Outdated software and known malware are the easiest ways in. We automatically patch Windows, macOS, and 200+ common applications, and run managed antivirus on every computer, closing the “low hanging fruit” security gaps attackers count on
Stop threats that bypass traditional antivirus and 2FA. Our EDR delivers real-time monitoring, automated response, and protection across all devices.
Protect your critical business data with automated cloud backups, regular testing, and rapid recovery options. Never lose important files to ransomware, hardware failure, or human error.
Most malware needs admin access to install. We remove it from everyday accounts and handle elevation requests remotely, so your team stays productive while attackers hit a wall.
Human error causes many security incidents. Equip your team with cyber awareness training to help your team be a part of your defense.
Taking the first step on your cybersecurity roadmap can feel overwhelming. We make it simple to get started with the basic protections the Canadian government recommends for every small business.
If we stopped at individual computer security tools outlined above, we’d be leaving you wide open to modern cyber threats and easy email hacking.
That’s why, here at TUCU, we don’t offer basic monitoring services dressed up as real IT management. We ensure that you also have centralized user and identity management to protect your organization.
This 4 minute video makes it easy to understand.
Control who has access to what. Multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and conditional access policies deliver modern security.
Secure every device that touches your data. Mobile device management gives you complete visibility, enforces policies, enables remote wipe, and simplifies app management.
Safeguard sensitive information with encryption, access controls, and data loss prevention. Meet regulatory requirements with proper data classification, retention policies, and audit trails.
a very high level of security
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Meet every expectation. Whether you’re facing a formal audit or a vendor security screening, we help you meet compliance standards like PIPEDA, NIST, SOC2, and ISO.
Are your clients and prospects asking about your Information Security controls? We will help you pass any vendor security screening to unlock new opportunities.
Whether you operate in a regulated profession, or elect to adopt best practices in data IT Governance and Risk Management, we can help you with security framework alignment (PIPEDA, HIPAA, NIST, 27001, GDPR), risk assessments, policy documentation and audits.
Every effective IT security strategy starts with understanding your current vulnerabilities. Our free cybersecurity guides help you understand key controls and best practices.
We are a group of diversified IT security professionals providing solutions for small business & NPO teams.
Running a business is challenging enough without having to become a cybersecurity expert. Yet security cannot be ignored.
The good news is that you don’t have to tackle this alone.
Together, we’ll start by focusing on the fundamentals and quick wins such as removing admin rights from computers, backing up email and cloud drives, and putting threat monitoring in place. These core protections significantly reduce your risk exposure while we complete your full cybersecurity improvements over the course of 2-4 months.
Remember that IT security is a journey, not a destination. Things are always changing. With the right IT Management Services partner and proper protections in place, you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
Shadow IT refers to technology applications and services that employees use without IT department approval or knowledge. This includes unauthorized cloud storage, communication apps, and productivity tools.
These unsanctioned solutions create significant security risks because they bypass your established security controls, potentially exposing sensitive business data and creating security blind spots.
Our CASB implementation helps discover and manage these unauthorized applications to protect your business data.
Learn more about Shadow IT risks and solutions →
Small businesses are prime targets for cybercriminals.
According to recent statistics, 60% of small businesses in Canada experience cyber attacks, yet many lack adequate protection.
Attackers specifically target smaller companies because they typically have valuable data but fewer security measures in place. Even a single successful attack can be devastating—the average small business breach costs over $100,000 in recovery expenses, not counting reputational damage and lost business opportunities. Every small business needs cybersecurity protection.
The security solutions your business needs depend on your size, industry, and data sensitivity.
For our Toronto small business cybersecurity services we always us a multi-layered approach to cover the basics recommended by the Canadian Government for small business, and to align you with best practices outlined in the NIST framework.
We use this approach for teams as small as 5 and as large as 75.
Every team needs endpoint protection (EDR), email security with anti-phishing capabilities, identity management with multi-factor authentication, data protection controls, and security awareness training.
During our initial assessment, we’ll identify your specific risk profile and vulnerabilities to create a tailored security strategy that protects your business without leaving gaps attackers can exploit.
For Canadian small businesses, there are two common approaches to cybersecurity budgeting:
For example:
Small business ($250,000 annual revenue):
Mid-sized business ($1 million annual revenue):
Larger small business ($5 million annual revenue):
The most important factor is ensuring you have real protections in place, not cheaply packaged tools with big promises and big security gaps.
We design IT security solutions for small teams without dedicated IT staff.
Our approach includes centralized management portals with intuitive interfaces, automated security processes that require minimal intervention, clear reporting in business-friendly language, and regular non-technical updates for business owners. We handle complex security monitoring and management tasks while providing your team with simple tools and actionable information. Our goal is to deliver enterprise-grade security that’s accessible and manageable for small business environments.
Our incident response follows a proven four-step process:
1) Immediate containment to prevent spread and limit damage,
2) Investigation to understand the breach scope and attack vectors,
3) Complete remediation to remove the threat and restore systems to normal operation, and
4) Prevention improvements to strengthen your defenses against similar future threats.
Throughout the process, we maintain clear communication with designated contacts and provide guidance on any necessary disclosure requirements to clients or regulatory bodies.
For most small businesses, we can implement essential security measures within 1 week of engagement, while more comprehensive security transformations typically take 2-3 months.
We use a phased deployment strategy that prioritizes your most critical vulnerabilities first:
Most of our security solutions work behind the scenes with little to no impact on day-to-day operations.
For example, our endpoint security deployment typically takes just 30 minutes per system with zero downtime, and user training sessions are scheduled around your team’s availability.
Throughout the process, we carefully balance security requirements with your operational needs, ensuring your business continues running smoothly while steadily improving your security posture.
