Managed Cybersecurity Services for Canadian Businesses

Your security strategy is set by a CISSP-certified team using CIS Controls v8.1, backed by 24/7 MDR monitoring and a Canadian security operations center (SOC) as a service platform. Not a bolted-on antivirus. Not a compliance checkbox. Cybersecurity as a service from a Canadian security managed service provider that holds up when something goes wrong. If your next step is a cyber risk assessment, we scope it against real business exposure, not a generic checklist.

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CISSP-certified
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Canadian Ownership and Security Operations

Canadian-owned since 2012
CISSP-certified security leadership
Toronto-based SOC operations
CIS Controls v8.1-aligned
Canadian data residency
PIPEDA-aligned privacy practices

Security stack: Huntress · Fortinet · Microsoft Defender · ConnectWise · NinjaOne. All tools included

What managed cybersecurity services include

A managed cybersecurity service (MSSP) includes 24/7 threat monitoring and detection (MDR), endpoint protection (EDR/XDR), vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, email security, multi-factor authentication enforcement, security awareness training, incident response planning, and compliance support. These services are delivered proactively under a fixed monthly contract by certified security professionals.

Cybersecurity services encompass 24/7 threat monitoring (MDR), vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, security awareness training, phishing simulations, firewall management, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and compliance consulting. A managed security service provider (MSSP) delivers these proactively under a fixed contract.

TL;DR

Managed cybersecurity services provide continuous threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support through a dedicated security operations team. Fusion Computing’s MSSP practice delivers 24/7 MDR, penetration testing, phishing simulations, and zero-trust architecture for Canadian SMBs—backed by CISSP-certified analysts and SOC 2-aligned processes.

Fusion’s managed security services deliver 24/7 threat monitoring, MDR services, rapid incident response, vulnerability assessments, network security services, penetration testing services, and security awareness training. Our cybersecurity consulting services are structured to Canadian compliance requirements. Our clients detect threats 7 days faster than industry average.

Every Fusion managed IT engagement includes foundational security controls. Managed cybersecurity adds 24/7 detection, active response, vulnerability management, compliance alignment, and a documented security programme your team can stand behind.

MDR / EDR Monitoring

24/7 managed detection and response services (MDR) via Huntress with human-reviewed alerts and automated endpoint isolation. Every alert is triaged by a security analyst before escalation, not a dashboard you have to watch yourself.

Managed endpoint security services including endpoint detection and response (EDR) provide continuous behavioural analysis across all managed endpoints. Suspicious processes are flagged, investigated, and contained before they spread laterally. This is the foundation of any serious managed cybersecurity programme.

MDR and EDR together give your organisation real-time threat detection and cyber threat visibility: the difference between catching a breach in minutes versus discovering it months later.

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Email Security

Phishing protection, impersonation detection, attachment sandboxing, and URL rewriting. DMARC, DKIM, and SPF enforcement to prevent domain spoofing.

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Email remains the primary attack vector for Canadian businesses. A single compromised mailbox can lead to wire fraud, credential theft, or ransomware deployment. Fusion’s email security controls are part of every cybersecurity engagement, not an optional add-on.

For a deeper look at how phishing leads to breaches, see common IT mistakes that lead to breaches.

Vulnerability Management

Scheduled internal and external vulnerability scanning with prioritised remediation tracked against SLAs. Findings are ranked by actual exploitability, not generic severity scores.

Remediation is verified. Fusion confirms patches took effect and vulnerabilities are closed, not just flagged in a quarterly PDF nobody reads. This is proactive risk management in practice.

For businesses pursuing compliance, vulnerability management maps directly to CIS Controls v8.1, NIST CSF, and SOC 2 / CyberSecure Canada requirements.

Security Awareness Training

Simulated phishing campaigns with role-based training modules and reporting that tracks susceptibility over time. The goal is measurable behavioural change, not a checkbox exercise.

Employees who repeatedly fail simulations are flagged for additional targeted training. Click rates, completion rates, and improvement trends are reported monthly to leadership.

Security awareness training is essential because the majority of breaches start with human error. Learn more about why MFA enforcement pairs with training as a defence-in-depth strategy.

Incident Response

Documented IR playbooks with defined escalation paths, severity classification, and clear ownership of who does what during a cyber incident. Escalation paths are documented before something happens, not figured out during the crisis.

Fusion’s incident response services include post-incident forensic review, root cause analysis, and remediation verification. When an auditor, insurer, or regulator asks what happened, the documentation is already there.

See how this works in practice: ransomware recovery case study: Friday night attack, Monday morning operations restored.

Identity and Access Management

Multi-factor authentication enforcement across all accounts. Conditional Access policies for Microsoft 365. Privileged access management with regular access reviews and automated de-provisioning of departed staff.

Every orphaned account and over-permissioned user is an open door. Identity management is where most breaches start and where most organisations have the biggest gaps.

For businesses adopting AI tools like Copilot, identity hardening is critical. See Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment for why permissions must be reviewed before AI rollout.

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Immutable and air-gapped backup infrastructure with documented recovery procedures and periodic restore testing. If your backups have never been tested, they’re not backups. They’re assumptions.

Recovery time objectives (RTOs) are documented, tested, and verified. When ransomware hits, the question isn’t whether you have backups. It’s whether they work, how fast you can restore, and whether the attacker can reach them.

Data security and cyber resilience depend on backup infrastructure tested under realistic conditions. See disaster recovery planning best practices.

Compliance and Reporting

CIS Controls v8.1 baseline mapping to NIST CSF, CyberSecure Canada, SOC 2, PIPEDA for private-sector organisations, PHIPA for Ontario health information custodians, and CPCSC where applicable.

Compliance documentation is maintained continuously, not assembled the week before an audit. Monthly security reporting covers vulnerability trending, incident summaries, control maturity, and recommended next steps.

The upcoming Bill C-26 cybersecurity legislation will add supply-chain and incident-reporting obligations for federally regulated sectors. Fusion’s compliance alignment prepares your organisation for these requirements.

Configuration and Drift Management

Configuration templating ensures every endpoint, server, and cloud resource is deployed with a documented, approved baseline. Continuous drift detection identifies when configurations change from the approved state.

This prevents the slow erosion of security posture that happens when settings are changed ad-hoc, patches applied inconsistently, or new systems deployed without following the baseline. Your cybersecurity posture stays measurable and auditable.

Configuration management maps to CIS Controls Implementation Group 2 and is a key requirement for cyber insurance policy renewals.

Network Security

Firewall management via Fortinet with network security monitoring, segmentation, and threat intelligence feeds. If you’re comparing firewall types for business, this is where a modern next-generation firewall starts to matter most. DNS filtering blocks known malicious domains before they reach endpoints.

VPN and remote access security, intrusion detection, and cloud security controls for Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Network architecture is reviewed during onboarding and optimised during quarterly reviews.

For businesses with multiple locations, see managed IT for construction for how multi-site network management works in practice.

Penetration Testing and Assessment

Penetration testing, application security review, and vulnerability assessment are available through Fusion’s cybersecurity assessment service.

Assessments can be standalone cybersecurity consulting engagements or the first step toward a managed cybersecurity programme. Findings are prioritised by actual risk, not just technical severity, and mapped to your compliance requirements.

For a walkthrough of the assessment process, see how to conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment.

Security Stack: All Tools Included

Every cybersecurity solution comes with the engagement. Clients don’t purchase, license, or manage technology separately. The security stack includes:

  • Huntress: MDR with human-reviewed alerts
  • Fortinet: firewall and network security
  • Microsoft Defender: endpoint and cloud protection
  • ConnectWise: service management platform
  • NinjaOne: endpoint management and patching
  • KeeperSec: password and secrets management

All tools are deployed, configured, monitored, and maintained by Fusion. Your team uses them. Fusion owns them. See what is an MSSP for how this model works.

Fusion Computing is a cybersecurity services company that provides CISSP-led cybersecurity services across Canada with 24/7 managed detection and response. Security operations align to CIS Controls v8.1 and include endpoint protection, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance documentation — purpose-built for organizations with 10 to 150 employees.

Cybersecurity packages for Canadian businesses

Fusion structures cybersecurity as a service programme that layers onto your existing IT support. Coverage scales based on company size, infrastructure complexity, and compliance requirements.

What you need depends on your risk profile and regulatory exposure, not a marketing upsell. Both packages run on the same CIS Controls v8.1 framework.

Fusion Cyber Standard Professional security baseline ✓ 24/7 MDR with human-reviewed alerts ✓ EDR across all managed endpoints ✓ Email security + phishing protection ✓ MFA enforcement + Conditional Access ✓ Security awareness training ✓ Immutable + air-gapped backups ✓ Patch management + DNS filtering ✓ Incident response planning Fusion Cyber Advanced CIS Controls v8.1 full alignment Everything in Cyber Standard, plus: ✓ Written security policy documentation ✓ 24/7 SIEM monitoring ✓ Threat hunting ✓ Internal + external vulnerability scanning ✓ Threat intelligence feeds ✓ Quarterly security audits + posture reports ✓ CIS benchmark hardening ✓ Office 365 ATP

How Fusion’s managed security services work

As a managed security service provider and cybersecurity service provider, Fusion combines AI-driven threat detection with human security analysts who investigate, classify, and respond to every alert. Our managed IT security services and SOC as a service model close the detection gaps that purely automated systems create, ensuring no alert goes uninvestigated.


Dedicated security oversight Same team continuity model as managed IT. Your security team knows your environment, users, compliance obligations, and risk tolerance. Escalation and incident response Severity classification, response time targets, and clear ownership during an incident. Escalation paths are documented before something happens. Continuous improvement cycle Quarterly posture reviews identify drift and new exposure. Controls are updated as your environment and threat environment evolve. Canadian data residency + compliance All security operations stay within Canada. PIPEDA- aligned practices, documented for regulatory audits and cyber insurance applications.

Reactive security vs. managed security: what changes

Reactive security responds after breaches. Managed security services prevent them. When evaluating cybersecurity companies and selecting a cybersecurity company, the key question is whether they respond or prevent. MSSP security at Fusion means 1-hour critical incident response and continuous threat monitoring, which puts proactive security on a different tier from reactive models entirely.


Reactive / Ad-Hoc Security • Antivirus installed, never monitored • Patches applied when remembered • No visibility between incidents • Compliance addressed reactively for audits • No documentation, reporting, or accountability • Incident response is improvised • Unknown exposure to credential theft and phishing Managed Security (Fusion) ✓ 24/7 SOC monitoring with human review ✓ Automated patching on defined schedule ✓ Continuous visibility via EDR + SIEM ✓ Compliance controls documented proactively ✓ Written policies, quarterly reporting ✓ IR plan written before an incident occurs ✓ MFA + Conditional Access across all accounts

What managed cybersecurity costs

Managed cybersecurity pricing depends on company size, infrastructure complexity, and compliance requirements. Fusion scopes every engagement individually based on a structured assessment.


$180–$200+ per user per month · managed cybersecurity layers on top of managed IT for Canadian businesses CYBER STANDARD MDR + EDR + email security + MFA + training Best for: businesses needing solid baseline coverage and cyber insurance compliance documentation 10–150 users · Toronto · Hamilton · Vancouver CYBER ADVANCED Everything in Standard, plus: SIEM, threat hunting, vuln scanning, written policies, CIS hardening Best for: regulated industries, firms with compliance obligations, or post-incident hardening requirements Finance · Legal · Healthcare · Construction · Non-profit Pricing depends on user count, environment complexity, and current security posture. Contact us for a scoped quote.

What this looks like when it matters

At 3 AM, our security operations center (SOC) detects suspicious lateral movement. Within 8 minutes we’ve isolated the threat, notified your team, and begun containment, preventing what would have been a $4.2M data breach.


Ransomware recovery Client, Canadian manufacturer Under 1-hour response Friday night, full isolation within the hour 100% data recovered from air-gapped backup infrastructure $0 ransom paid operational by Monday morning Day-one remediation Client, Partner, Law Firm, Toronto Stale credentials found unpatched servers + no working backups Full remediation in 30 days MFA enforced across all accounts Backup infrastructure replaced recovery tested and verified Phishing containment Client, Director, Cannabis Retail Detected in minutes overseas login flagged at 2am by MDR Account locked immediately sessions revoked, Conditional Access added Zero data exfiltration confirmed after forensic review

Virtual CISO (vCISO) services

Access C-suite cybersecurity consulting and security leadership for a predictable monthly fee. Our vCISO develops strategy, manages compliance, and aligns security with business goals. Typical engagement includes quarterly business reviews, board-ready reporting, and ongoing risk management.

Strategic security leadership without a full-time hire.

What a vCISO delivers ✓ Security roadmap development ✓ Risk register management ✓ Board and leadership reporting ✓ Compliance guidance and audit prep ✓ Vendor security reviews ✓ Written policy development ✓ Cyber insurance application support Strong fit for • Mid-market firms without an in-house CISO • Regulated industries (finance, legal, health) • Businesses preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 • Post-incident: need a security programme • M&A due diligence or investor security audits • Cyber insurance renewal with new requirements

Who managed cybersecurity services are for

Essential for companies handling customer data, processing payments, or operating critical infrastructure. Choosing the right managed security service provider matters: companies with 40+ employees see strongest ROI, but any business managing sensitive data benefits.

Managed security services from a Canadian MSSP are a strong fit for regulated, multi-site, and compliance-driven businesses that need documented security controls, not just tools.

Built for businesses that need ✓ 10+ users handling sensitive client data ✓ Regulated industries (PIPEDA, PHIPA, mandates) ✓ Cyber insurance policy compliance requirements ✓ Multi-site or multi-location operations ✓ Post-incident: need a real programme going forward ✓ Compliance-driven (SOC 2, CyberSecure Canada, NIST) ✓ Businesses that failed a security questionnaire Industry examples • Finance and accounting firms • Law firms and legal practices • Healthcare and PHIPA-regulated businesses • Construction and general contracting • Non-profit organizations with donor data • Cannabis retail and regulated retail • Transport, logistics, and supply chain

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SOC as a Service: 24/7 Security Monitoring for Canadian Businesses

A Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors your environment around the clock — analyzing logs, correlating alerts, and responding to threats in real time. Building an in-house SOC costs CA$500,000+ annually in staffing alone. SOC as a service delivers the same capability through a managed provider at a fraction of the cost.

Fusion’s managed SOC combines automated threat detection (SIEM/SOAR) with human analyst escalation. When CrowdStrike flags suspicious behaviour on an endpoint at 3 AM, a real analyst investigates before it becomes a breach. You get 24/7 coverage, monthly threat reports, and incident response support — without building a team from scratch.

For Canadian businesses required to demonstrate continuous monitoring for cyber insurance or PIPEDA compliance, a managed SOC provides the documented evidence auditors and underwriters expect.

Network Security Services: Protecting Your Perimeter and Internal Traffic

Network security covers the infrastructure that connects your users to your data: firewalls, switches, VPN/ZTNA, wireless access points, and the rules governing traffic between them. For most SMBs, network security is the layer that’s been configured once and forgotten.

Fusion’s managed network security services include:

  • Next-generation firewall management — Rule review, firmware patching, and threat intelligence feeds updated continuously
  • Network segmentation — Isolating production servers, employee workstations, IoT devices, and guest WiFi into separate VLANs with controlled east-west traffic
  • Network security testing — Quarterly vulnerability scans and annual penetration testing to validate controls
  • Zero trust network access (ZTNA) — Replacing VPN with per-application access verified by identity and device compliance. See our zero trust implementation guide

The goal: if an attacker compromises one device, they can’t move laterally to reach critical systems. That’s what network segmentation and managed network security deliver.

Cloud Managed Security Services

Moving to the cloud doesn’t eliminate security responsibility — it shifts it. Your cloud provider secures the infrastructure; you’re responsible for configuration, access control, and data protection. Most cloud breaches happen because of misconfigured permissions, not provider failures.

Fusion’s cloud security services cover Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments:

  • Conditional access policies — Block logins from unknown devices, locations, and risk levels through Microsoft Entra ID
  • Cloud DLP — Data loss prevention rules that prevent sensitive files from leaving the organization via email, SharePoint, or Teams
  • Azure security posture management — Continuous monitoring of cloud resource configurations against CIS Benchmarks
  • Cloud backup and recovery — Disaster recovery for Microsoft 365 data (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive) with verified restores

For businesses using Microsoft 365 Business Premium or E3/E5, many of these tools are already included in your licensing. The gap is configuration, monitoring, and response — which is where managed cloud security fills in.

Cybersecurity Compliance Services for Regulated Canadian Industries

Canadian businesses in healthcare, finance, municipal government, and professional services face overlapping compliance requirements: PIPEDA, Bill C-8, PHIPA (Ontario healthcare), PCI DSS (payment processing), and provincial privacy laws including Quebec’s Law 25.

Fusion’s cybersecurity compliance services help you meet these requirements without building an internal compliance team:

  • Gap assessments — Map your current controls against the applicable framework (CIS Controls v8.1, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and identify what’s missing
  • Policy development — Acceptable use policies, incident response plans, data classification standards, and vendor risk assessments
  • Technical controls implementation — MFA, EDR, encryption, access logging, and network segmentation deployed to meet specific compliance requirements
  • Audit evidence packages — Documentation and log exports formatted for auditors, insurers, and regulatory bodies

We routinely help clients pass cyber insurance audits on the first attempt by aligning technical controls with what carriers actually require: MFA on every account, EDR on every endpoint, verified backups, and a documented incident response plan.

Guides & Resources

Fusion provides 25+ free IT security guides, checklists, and templates. Access resources covering threat assessment, incident response planning, compliance requirements, vendor evaluation, and operational security frameworks designed for Canadian businesses.



What are managed security services?

Managed security services are outsourced cybersecurity operations delivered by a managed security service provider (MSSP). Instead of building an in-house security operations center, businesses contract with an MSSP to monitor threats, manage firewalls, run endpoint detection and response (EDR), and handle incident response — all under a predictable monthly fee.

Fusion delivers managed security services across three tiers: Essential (endpoint protection + email filtering), Professional (adds 24/7 SOC monitoring and vulnerability scanning), and Enterprise (adds penetration testing, vCISO advisory, and compliance reporting). Every tier is backed by CISSP-certified leadership and aligned to CIS Controls v8.1. Our managed security services protect businesses from 10 to 500 employees across Toronto, Hamilton, and Vancouver.

Penetration testing services

Penetration testing services simulate real-world attacks against your network, applications, and endpoints to find vulnerabilities before threat actors do. Fusion’s penetration testing services follow OWASP and PTES methodologies and include external network testing, internal network testing, web application testing, and social engineering assessments.

Every penetration testing engagement produces a prioritized remediation report mapped to CIS Controls. Our penetration testing as a service model means you can schedule quarterly or annual tests without procurement overhead. Penetration testing services are available standalone or bundled with any managed security services tier.

Cybersecurity consulting and advisory

Fusion’s cybersecurity consulting services help organizations assess risk, build security roadmaps, and prepare for compliance audits. Our cybersecurity consulting engagements are led by a CISSP-certified practitioner and typically cover gap analysis against CIS Controls v8.1, CyberSecure Canada certification readiness, and security policy development.

Whether you need a one-time cybersecurity consulting assessment or ongoing fractional CISO advisory, our cybersecurity consulting team works as an extension of your leadership. Cybersecurity consulting is available as a standalone service or as part of our managed security services packages.

Fusion Computing is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity services company and 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.

Why Canadian businesses choose an MSSP over in-house security

A managed security service provider (MSSP) delivers cybersecurity as a service—24/7 threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support—under a predictable monthly contract. For Canadian businesses with 10–150 employees, outsourcing security to an MSSP typically costs 50–70% less than building an equivalent internal security operations center (SOC). The MSSP model gives small and mid-size cybersecurity companies access to enterprise-grade tools, threat intelligence, and CISSP-certified analysts without the overhead of full-time security hires.

The key advantage of security as a service is coverage: a single internal security hire cannot provide 24/7 monitoring, stay current on emerging threats, manage EDR/MDR tooling, run penetration tests, and maintain compliance documentation simultaneously. An MSSP like Fusion provides a full cybersecurity team, established processes, and tested incident response playbooks from day one. This is why the MSSP model has become the default for Canadian SMBs that take security seriously.

How to evaluate cybersecurity companies for your business

When evaluating cybersecurity companies, look for five factors: security credentials (CISSP, SOC 2 alignment), 24/7 monitoring capability with defined SLAs, proven incident response experience, Canadian data residency, and transparent pricing. The best cybersecurity companies for Canadian businesses provide managed detection and response (MDR) as a core service rather than an add-on, maintain documented response playbooks, and can demonstrate measurable outcomes—mean time to detect, mean time to respond, and false positive rates.

Red flags when evaluating a cybersecurity company include: no staff with recognized security certifications, no 24/7 SOC capability, vague pricing that changes based on incidents, and no Canadian compliance expertise. A cybersecurity company protecting your data should be able to explain their detection methodology, show you their monitoring dashboards, and provide references from businesses in regulated Canadian industries.

Frequently asked questions about cybersecurity services

Browse 20+ FAQs covering compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001), breach notification procedures, vendor evaluation, and security staff training. Answers from our security leadership team.

What is the difference between managed IT security and managed cybersecurity services?
Managed IT security refers to the baseline security controls built into a managed IT engagement, endpoint protection, patching, MFA enforcement, and backup verification. Managed cybersecurity goes further: 24/7 SOC monitoring, EDR/MDR, vulnerability scanning, security awareness training, written security policies, incident response planning, and alignment to a recognised framework like CIS Controls v8.1. Think of managed IT security as a lock on every door. Managed cybersecurity’s the alarm system, camera network, response plan, and ongoing audit of whether those locks still work.
What cybersecurity framework does Fusion align to?
Fusion aligns its managed cybersecurity services to CIS Controls v8.1, a prioritised set of defensive actions maintained by the Center for Internet Security. CIS Controls are widely adopted because they’re practical, measurable, and map cleanly to other frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CyberSecure Canada. That’s what gives clients a documented baseline they can reference for cyber insurance audits, vendor security questionnaires, and regulatory compliance evidence.
Do I need managed cybersecurity if I already have managed IT with Fusion?
Every Fusion managed IT engagement includes foundational security: endpoint protection oversight, patching, MFA enforcement, backup verification, and access hygiene. Managed cybersecurity adds deeper layers for businesses that need them, 24/7 SOC monitoring, EDR/MDR, vulnerability scanning, written policies, security awareness training, and incident response planning. If your business handles sensitive data, operates in a regulated industry, or carries cyber insurance with specific security requirements, it’s worth evaluating the additional coverage.
What is included in Cyber Standard vs. Cyber Advanced?
Cyber Standard covers the essentials most Canadian SMBs need: managed endpoint detection and response, security awareness training, email threat filtering, dark web credential monitoring, and written baseline security policies. Cyber Advanced adds 24/7 SOC as a service monitoring, managed SIEM, vulnerability scanning and remediation, incident response retainer, vCISO advisory services, and compliance-supporting documentation for frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, or CyberSecure Canada. Both tiers are aligned to CIS Controls v8.1.
How much do managed cybersecurity services cost in Canada?
Cost depends on user count, environment complexity, compliance requirements, and the service tier selected. For a typical Canadian business with 25–100 users, managed cybersecurity adds $30–$80 per user per month on top of managed IT. This covers tooling, monitoring, policy documentation, training, and reporting. Fusion provides transparent per-user pricing after a scoped assessment. The first step’s a free cybersecurity assessment that maps your current posture and identifies gaps so pricing reflects your actual environment, not a generic estimate.
What happens if my business is breached?
Fusion’s incident response process begins with containment: isolating affected systems, revoking compromised credentials, and stopping lateral movement. From there, the team conducts forensic analysis to determine scope, identifies the attack vector, recovers data from verified backups, and remediates the root cause. Throughout the process, Fusion provides documented reporting for your leadership team, cyber insurer, and any regulatory bodies that require notification. The goal’s to restore operations as quickly as possible while closing the gap that allowed the breach.
Do you provide cybersecurity for compliance (NIST, CyberSecure Canada, SOC 2)?
Yes. Fusion’s Cyber Advanced tier includes compliance-supporting documentation, policy templates, control mapping, and advisory services aligned to NIST CSF, CyberSecure Canada, SOC 2, and other frameworks relevant to Canadian businesses. Fusion doesn’t issue certifications directly, that requires an accredited auditor, but the security programme, documentation, and evidence collection Fusion provides are designed to make audits faster, less expensive, and more likely to succeed on the first pass.
What is a vCISO and do I need one?
A virtual CISO (vCISO) is a senior security strategist who provides the same leadership a full-time Chief Information Security Officer would, risk assessment, security roadmap, board reporting, policy development, and vendor security reviews, on a fractional basis. You likely need one if your business lacks a dedicated security leader, faces compliance requirements, is preparing for a cyber insurance audit, or needs someone accountable for security posture beyond day-to-day operations. Learn more about Fusion’s vCIO/vCISO services →
How does Fusion handle security awareness training?
Fusion delivers managed security awareness training as part of both Cyber Standard and Cyber Advanced tiers. This includes simulated phishing campaigns, role-based training modules, and regular reporting on employee engagement and click rates. Training isn’t a one-time event, it runs continuously throughout the year with fresh scenarios based on current threat intelligence. The goal’s behavioural change, not checkbox compliance. Employees who repeatedly fail simulations are flagged for additional targeted training.
Can you help with cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. Canadian cyber insurers increasingly require documented security controls before issuing or renewing policies. Fusion helps clients meet these requirements by implementing and documenting the controls insurers commonly ask about: MFA enforcement, endpoint detection and response, backup verification, incident response planning, security awareness training, and privileged access management. Fusion also assists with completing insurer questionnaires and providing evidence packages that demonstrate compliance with the policy’s security conditions.

MDR services and managed security: what Canadian businesses should expect

MDR services (managed detection and response) combine 24/7 threat monitoring, automated detection, and human-led investigation to identify and contain threats before they cause damage. Unlike standalone antivirus or firewall solutions, MDR services provide active threat hunting across your endpoints, network, and cloud environments. Fusion’s MDR practice is staffed by CISSP-certified analysts who monitor your environment around the clock.

When evaluating cyber security services, look beyond the feature checklist. A credible MSSP security provider should demonstrate proven incident response experience, transparent SLAs with defined response times, Canadian data residency, and certifications like CISSP or SOC 2 alignment. Managed IT security services should include endpoint detection and response (EDR), email security, vulnerability scanning, and security awareness training—not just perimeter monitoring.

The security managed services model works because cybersecurity requires continuous attention, not periodic check-ins. A managed security service provider maintains your security stack, updates rules and signatures, runs phishing simulations, and responds to alerts 24/7. For Canadian SMBs, this eliminates the cost and complexity of building an internal security operations center while delivering enterprise-grade security management services.

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions for Canadian Organizations

Cyber threats are not theoretical for most businesses in Canada—they arrive as phishing emails, credential stuffing attacks, ransomware delivered through unpatched software, and vendor compromise. Comprehensive cybersecurity solutions address these risks systematically, not reactively. As a Canadian cybersecurity firm, Fusion delivers managed security services built around the CIS Controls framework, scaled for small and mid-size organizations that can’t afford a dedicated security team but can’t afford a breach either.

Understanding Cyber Risks for Your Business

The cyber risks facing a 30-person professional services firm in Toronto are different from those facing a 150-person manufacturing company in Hamilton. Client data exposure, regulatory liability, operational downtime, and reputational damage all factor differently depending on your industry and how your systems are structured. Fusion’s security assessments identify the specific cyber risks your organization carries, prioritize them by likelihood and impact, and produce a remediation plan with clear milestones—not a generic checklist.

Cyber Security Services That Address the Full Attack Surface

Effective cyber security services don’t start and end with antivirus. Fusion’s managed security model covers endpoints, email, identity, cloud access, and network perimeter. Clients receive endpoint detection and response (EDR), multi-factor authentication enforcement, email filtering, and 24/7 alerting for security events. Security services are delivered under CISSP-certified leadership, with documentation that satisfies cyber insurance requirements and regulatory audits. For Toronto-area clients, on-site security reviews are available as part of annual planning cycles.

Cybersecurity Solutions Tailored to Your Risk Profile

Not every organization needs the same cybersecurity solutions. A five-person accounting firm and a sixty-person engineering company face different threat models, carry different compliance obligations, and have different recovery priorities. Fusion builds security programs that match your actual risk profile: starting with the controls that matter most for your industry, your client obligations, and your current infrastructure, then layering additional protections as your risk posture matures. The goal is comprehensive protection and defensible security—not security theatre. For businesses ready to move beyond perimeter-based defences, a zero trust implementation provides a proven framework for verifying every user and device. Working with a managed security service provider like Fusion means your controls are documented, auditable, and continuously updated. Our approach aligns with guidance from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (cyber centre), which recommends layered controls to reduce exposure to cyber threats across all business sizes.

Cybersecurity Services in Toronto, Hamilton, and Vancouver

Fusion provides cybersecurity with local presence across three Canadian markets. Each city has dedicated team members for on-site assessments, incident response, and security infrastructure deployment.

Toronto

Financial District HQ. Security operations, pen testing, and compliance across the GTA.

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Hamilton

Local meeting point in Dundas. Cybersecurity services across Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, and Stoney Creek.

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