168-point security evaluation including penetration testing Vancouver businesses need, assessed against CIS Controls v8.1. Find the gaps before attackers do. Led by a CISSP-certified team serving Metro Vancouver since 2012. With transparent pricing, structured onboarding, and defined response time SLAs, we ensure clear communication from assessment start to completion. The assessment delivers a written report covering findings, risk rankings, and a practical remediation plan, mapped to SOC 2, PCI DSS, PIPEDA, and PHIPA compliance requirements. Serving Vancouver, BC businesses in Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Richmond, and North Vancouver.
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A cybersecurity assessment for a small to mid-size business typically costs between $3,000 and $15,000 depending on the scope, number of endpoints, network complexity, and compliance requirements. A basic vulnerability scan starts around $3,000. A full assessment including penetration testing, compliance gap analysis, and remediation roadmap runs $8,000–$15,000.
A cybersecurity assessment in Vancouver evaluates an organization’s security posture across 120+ checkpoints against BC PIPA, federal PIPEDA, and industry-specific compliance requirements. Fusion Computing’s assessment covers network infrastructure, cloud security, endpoint protection, access management, and data encryption. delivering a risk-scored remediation roadmap within 10 business days for Metro Vancouver businesses.
TL;DR
Fusion Computing provides cybersecurity assessments in Vancouver with specific expertise in BC PIPA compliance. Our 120+ checkpoint assessment evaluates network security, cloud posture, endpoint protection, and access controls. delivering a risk-scored remediation roadmap within 10 business days for Metro Vancouver businesses.
BC’s PIPEDA and PIPA requirements demand cybersecurity assessment covering 500+ attack vectors and CIS v8.1. Our comprehensive cybersecurity approach addresses cyber threats specific to Metro Vancouver businesses, from ransomware to business email compromise. We evaluate your full security posture across identity, network, endpoint, and cloud. Not just a compliance checklist. Security services include remediation prioritization, policy review, and a written report.68-point evaluation identifies 12-15 critical gaps on average, with 93% confidence in 24/7 monitoring and incident response readiness.
Fusion’s assessment maps your environment against CIS Controls v8.1, the framework auditors and cyber insurance providers rely on. Our cybersecurity consulting services translate technical findings into a clear cybersecurity strategy your leadership team can act on. As a dedicated cybersecurity consulting partner for BC businesses, we provide remediation roadmaps, not just gap lists.yber insurers reference. It doesn’t just list problems. It produces a prioritized remediation roadmap that tells you what to fix first, what can wait, and what it’ll cost.
Most Metro Vancouver businesses we assess have at least 3 critical gaps they didn’t know about. Stale admin accounts, unverified backups, and missing MFA on privileged mailboxes are the most common.
What a cybersecurity assessment typically uncovers
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“Vancouver businesses under BC PIPA face investigation requirements that go beyond what PIPEDA mandates. The assessment maps those obligations so there are no surprises when an incident happens — because it’s when, not if.”
— Mike Pearlstein, CISSP, CEO of Fusion Computing
izations we assess discover an average of 12-15 critical and high-risk control gaps, from unpatched systems to weak access controls and missing DLP. Our assessment identifies gaps in people, process, and technology.
Access Control Gaps
Orphaned accounts, over-permissioned users, missing MFA on admin and executive mailboxes. Every one of these is a door left open.
Endpoint Exposure
Unmanaged devices, missing EDR, outdated OS versions, and endpoints that aren’t reporting to your monitoring platform.
Email Security Weaknesses
Missing DMARC/DKIM/SPF, no phishing protection, and no impersonation detection. Email is still how most breaches start.
Backup & Recovery Gaps
Backups that haven’t been tested, aren’t immutable, or wouldn’t survive a ransomware event. If you can’t restore, you don’t have backups.
Compliance Documentation
Missing or outdated security policies, incident response plans, and access matrices. When an auditor or insurer asks for evidence, it should already exist.
Monitoring Blind Spots
No 24/7 threat detection, no SIEM, no alerting on suspicious logins. You can’t respond to threats you can’t see.
Don’t Wait for a Breach to Find Out Where You’re Exposed
Fusion’s cybersecurity assessment gives you a clear, prioritized view of your risk. 30-minute consultation. No obligation.
Following a security risk assessment Vancouver businesses use to identify exposure, create a prioritized remediation plan based on risk level and business impact. Phased implementation helps teams manage resources effectively.
Fusion’s cybersecurity assessment Vancouver businesses use is a structured evaluation across 6 domains:
Endpoints & devices: Inventory, patching status, EDR coverage, OS lifecycle, and device compliance.
Fusion Computing delivers cybersecurity assessments in Vancouver using the CIS Controls v8.1 framework. The Vancouver team identifies vulnerabilities, tests defenses, and builds a prioritized remediation roadmap for Metro Vancouver businesses.
Local team, national backbone
Fusion operates from our Vancouver office, serving businesses across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver, and New Westminster. Your assessment is delivered by the same team that would manage your ongoing security, not a subcontractor who disappears after the report.
Fusion’s 168-point cybersecurity assessment is typically quoted between $2,500 and $6,500 CAD depending on organization size, number of endpoints, and whether cloud environments are in scope. Businesses with fewer than 25 users typically fall at the lower end. The assessment includes a written remediation roadmap delivered within 5 business days.
Small Business
From $2,500
Up to 25 endpoints · Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace · Written remediation roadmap
Mid-Market
$3,500–$6,500
25–150 endpoints · Multi-site or cloud environments · CIS Controls gap analysis included
There’s no obligation to engage Fusion for remediation after the assessment. Findings are yours to implement with any provider.
Fusion Computing is a CISSP-certified managed service provider that has supported Canadian businesses since 2012. Security operations align to CIS Controls v8.1. Fusion Computing is Canadian-owned, and all client data remains in Canada.
Penetration testing and cybersecurity audits in Vancouver
Penetration testing in Vancouver identifies exploitable vulnerabilities across your network, web applications, and employee security awareness. Fusion’s Vancouver cybersecurity audit covers external and internal penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, compliance gap analysis for BC PIPA, and phishing simulation campaigns. A security risk assessment in Vancouver combines technical findings with business context to produce a prioritized remediation roadmap for Metro Vancouver businesses.
Assessment Coverage
Domain
Checks
Method
Output
Identity & Access
MFA, privileged access, SSO, password policy
Configuration audit
Risk score + fix list
Endpoint Security
EDR coverage, patch levels, encryption
Agent scan + manual review
Device compliance report
Network & Perimeter
Firewall rules, segmentation, open ports
Vulnerability scan
Prioritized remediation plan
Backup & Recovery
Frequency, integrity, RTO/RPO validation
Restore test
Recovery readiness score
Cybersecurity Assessment vs. Penetration Test vs. Vulnerability Scan
These three services are often confused but serve distinct purposes. Here’s how they compare so you can choose the right starting point for your security program.
Feature
Cybersecurity Assessment
Penetration Test
Vulnerability Scan
Purpose
Overall risk posture + compliance gaps
Active exploitation of known vulnerabilities
Automated scan for known CVEs
Duration
1–5 days
1–2 weeks
Hours to 1 day
Conducted by
CISSP-led security team
Certified ethical hackers
Automated software
Output
Risk report + prioritized remediation roadmap
Proof-of-exploit evidence + fix list
Vulnerability list by CVSS score
Compliance value
PIPEDA, PHIPA, cyber insurance
PCI DSS, SOC 2, cyber insurance
Ongoing security hygiene
Best for
Starting point for any business
Compliance requirement or high-risk environment
Continuous ongoing monitoring
Available from Fusion
Yes. From $2,500 CAD
Yes. Via certified pen tester partners
Yes. Included in managed security
Cybersecurity Assessment FAQs
We answer common questions from Vancouver businesses about cybersecurity assessments. Whether you need a layered cybersecurity audit Vancouver organizations trust or a targeted review, including scope, timeline, cost, and how results inform your security roadmap.
Guides & Resources
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Fusion has served GTA businesses since 2012. Our security leadership holds active CISSP certification and our approach is aligned to CIS Controls v8.1. The same framework used by enterprises, applied to businesses with 10 to 150 employees.
“I got the call no business owner wants — our systems were locked and there was a ransom demand on every screen. I called Fusion in a panic at 9pm on a Friday. They had someone working on it within the hour. By Monday morning our team walked in, sat down, and got back to work like nothing happened. Every file recovered. No ransom paid.”
“Within the first week of Fusion’s onboarding, they found unpatched servers, no working backups, and admin credentials that hadn’t been changed since 2019. It was genuinely alarming. Fusion fixed all of it in the first 30 days and built us an actual security baseline.”
Fusion Computing serves Assessment Vancouver businesses from our offices in Toronto (100 King St W) and Hamilton (64 Hatt St, Dundas). Most issues resolve remotely in minutes. When on-site response is needed, our technicians reach Assessment Vancouver promptly.
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What does a cybersecurity assessment include?
Fusion’s assessment is a 168-point evaluation across endpoints, identity, email, backup, network, and compliance. You get a written report with a prioritized remediation roadmap aligned to CIS Controls v8.1.
The initial consultation takes 30 minutes. The full assessment typically takes 1–2 weeks depending on environment size. You’ll have the written report with prioritized findings within 5 business days of data collection.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. The 30-minute consultation is free and comes with no obligation. We’ll discuss your current environment, concerns, and whether a full assessment makes sense for your situation.
Does Fusion assess for private-sector PIPEDA and BC PIPA compliance?
Yes. The assessment covers private-sector PIPEDA requirements and BC’s PIPA obligations including data handling, breach notification readiness, and access controls.
What happens after the assessment?
You get a written report with findings ranked by risk and a remediation roadmap. If you want Fusion to handle the remediation, we can scope that separately. There’s no obligation to proceed.
Can the assessment help us meet SOC 2, PCI DSS, or BC PIPA requirements?
Yes. Fusion maps findings to SOC 2, PCI DSS, CIS Controls v8.1, PIPEDA, and BC PIPA frameworks. The report identifies control gaps and prioritized remediation steps aligned to your specific compliance obligations.
What size businesses benefit most from a cybersecurity assessment?
Vancouver businesses with 10 to 150 employees and at least one regulatory requirement see the most value. At that size, you have meaningful infrastructure exposure but may lack internal security expertise.
Do you test for phishing and social engineering?
Yes. The assessment includes simulated phishing tests and evaluates your team\’s security awareness posture. We establish baseline metrics that inform your ongoing security training program.
How often should we repeat the cybersecurity assessment?
Annually at minimum, or after any significant infrastructure change, acquisition, or regulatory update. Many Vancouver businesses in healthcare, finance, and technology run assessments every six months.
Get a Clear Picture of Your Cybersecurity Risk
Assessment results typically show gaps in access controls, encryption, and network segmentation. Most Vancouver organizations implement critical fixes within 45 days.
Fusion’s 168-point assessment shows you exactly where you’re exposed and what to fix first. CISSP-certified leadership. No obligation.
Fusion Computing has supported over 500 Canadian businesses with managed IT and cybersecurity. 4.9 stars on Google with 93% first-contact resolution.
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I called Fusion in a panic at 9pm on a Friday. By Monday morning our team walked in and got back to work like nothing happened. Every file recovered. No ransom paid.
We went from 35 to 70 employees in under a year. Every new hire needed a laptop, accounts, and security configured within 48 hours. Fusion handled every onboarding without us having to micromanage it.
Priya R.— Operations Director, GTA
“I called Fusion in a panic at 9pm on a Friday. By Monday morning our team walked in and got back to work like nothing happened. Every file recovered. No ransom paid.” – Sandra M., CEO, Industrial Supply Company, Mississauga | “We went from 35 to 70 employees in under a year. Every new hire needed a laptop, accounts, and security configured within 48 hours. Fusion handled every onboarding without us having to micromanage it.” – Priya R., Operations Director, GTA
We (MD Charlton) chose Fusion after evaluating several MSPs, and we’ve been extremely pleased with their performance. Their transparency and responsiveness; both from the service desk and in guiding us through smart, understandable technology decisions- have been top notch. They’ve been a key partner in helping us strengthen our cybersecurity while keeping our business running smoothly.
The Fusion team is incredibly responsive, always going above and beyond to understand DARTS’ needs and deliver innovative solutions on time. The quality of their work is top-notch, and their proactive approach to maintenance ensures our systems run smoothly with minimal downtime. Their staff are very personable and easy to work with. Highly recommend them for any IT needs!
I want to give a shout out to Fusion Computing Limited. They have looked after Idea Factor's Managed Services here in Burlington for 3 + years providing us with excellent in-office and at home IT Support when we need it. Their techs are fabulous and always assist in a timely manner. When the Pandemic struck and we were forced to work from home, Fusion was able to get us up and running quickly. They have worked with us to put an IT Strategy in place that both ensures that our network is secure and guarantees business continuity in any scenario. They have come up with IT Solutions that make our workflow more efficient and cost effective. Kudos to the Fusion Computing IT Team!
Fusion is literally the best IT company to work with PERIOD.
Their staff is very professional, reliable and trustworthy, able to handle absolutely all your IT needs and keeping all your data safe and secure. A must have for any business looking for IT solutions.
Truly a blessing to have them by your side and watching your back while you take care of day to day tasks.
It is refreshing to work with a technology vendor that is reactive in an expedient manner to our needs as a business. Fusion takes the time to learn what your current and future goals are, offers options to help you achieve them, and make you feel like your business is valued. This partnership has allowed us to reinforce the security of all our operations, protect our customers, and increase our overall efficiency. What a great TEAM!
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Fusion Computing delivers cybersecurity assessments across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Our team at 1090 W Georgia St, Suite 488 provides same-day on-site support to businesses throughout these communities.
Vancouver
Fusion’s Vancouver office at 1090 W Georgia St is home base for our cybersecurity assessments team. Same-day on-site support for downtown and surrounding areas.
Burnaby
Full cybersecurity assessments coverage for Burnaby businesses. Fast remote response and same-day on-site support from our nearby Vancouver office.
Richmond
Richmond businesses get the same dedicated cybersecurity assessments team, response times, and hands-on support as our Vancouver clients.
Surrey
Growing businesses in Surrey count on Fusion for reliable cybersecurity assessments. On-site support available same-day for most requests.
Coquitlam
Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities are fully covered by Fusion’s cybersecurity assessments team. Remote support within minutes, on-site same-day.
North Vancouver
North Shore businesses in North Vancouver get full cybersecurity assessments coverage. Our Vancouver-based team reaches most locations same-day.
West Vancouver
West Vancouver businesses benefit from Fusion’s full cybersecurity assessments. As a Canadian cybersecurity company serving Metro Vancouver, we understand the compliance landscape, the local threat environment, and the practical constraints of businesses operating across the Lower Mainland.k: the same team, tools, and response times as our downtown clients.
