Free 168-Point IT Assessment

Find the gaps before they find you. CISSP-led. Framework-mapped. Yours to keep.

Fusion Computing’s IT assessment covers 168 checkpoints across security, infrastructure, compliance, backup, disaster recovery, and network health. You’ll get a written report in 5 business days. It’s not a sales pitch. The report is yours whether you work with us or not.

168 Checkpoints
5 Days Written Report
Free No Obligation
CISSP-Led Assessment
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A written report, not a sales pitch. Yours to keep regardless.

Available to businesses across Toronto, Hamilton, Vancouver, and remotely across Canada.

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Your IT Assessment Report

According to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average Canadian breach now costs CA\$6.98 million; CIRA’s 2025 Canadian Cybersecurity Survey found 24% of Canadian organizations were ransomware victims in the prior 12 months. A documented IT business assessment is the entry point for closing the gaps insurers and regulators now require — and most Canadian SMBs do not have one on file.

Fusion’s 168-point IT assessment is a full review of your technology environment. It covers six areas that matter most to growing Canadian businesses:

  • Security gaps: MFA status, endpoint protection, email filtering, and cybersecurity posture scored against CIS Controls v8.1.
  • Compliance readiness: Where you stand on PIPEDA, CyberSecure Canada, and any industry rules that apply to you.
  • Infrastructure health: Server age, network design, cloud setup, and hardware past end-of-life.
  • Network performance: Bandwidth, segmentation, wireless coverage, and single points of failure.
  • Backup and disaster recovery: Whether your backups work, how fast you’d recover, and what’s missing.
  • IT spending: License overlap, unused tools, and a 3-year budget forecast so you can plan ahead.

The output is a written report in 5 business days. It includes findings, risk scores, and a list of fixes ranked by business impact. The report is built for decision-makers, not just technicians. Also, it’s yours to keep. Hand it to another provider or use it to build your own plan.

Fusion Computing has run these IT assessments since 2012. Every one is led by CISSP-certified leadership and mapped to frameworks that insurers and auditors actually recognize.

“In about 80% of the IT assessments we do, the business is overpaying for something they don’t need and underspending on something critical. The most common one: paying for a backup solution that hasn’t been tested in two years.”

Mike Pearlstein, CISSP, CEO of Fusion Computing

Who This IT Assessment Is For

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from an IT assessment; most businesses that book one share one of these situations:

  • Your IT person left. Nobody knows what’s configured, what’s expired, or what’s exposed.
  • You’re growing fast. What worked for 20 people doesn’t work for 80. You need to know what to fix before it breaks.
  • You had an incident. Ransomware, data loss, extended downtime. You want to know what else is at risk.
  • You don’t know what you have. No documentation, no diagrams, no idea what you’re paying for.
  • You’re preparing for compliance. A contract, insurance renewal, or audit requires proof of security maturity.

The IT assessment is available to businesses with 10 to 150 employees across Toronto, Hamilton, Vancouver, and remotely across Canada. Book your free IT assessment to get started.

What Happens Next?

Three steps, no obligation. The report is yours regardless of what you decide afterward.

1. Initial Conversation

We’ll learn about your environment, your concerns, and what triggered the conversation. No prep needed on your end.

2. 168-Point Review

Our team runs the full IT assessment across all 168 checkpoints. We handle the data gathering. Your team keeps working.

3. Written Report in 5 Days

You get a prioritized report with findings, scores, and recommendations. We walk you through it. Then you decide what’s next.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 168-point IT assessment is the diagnostic front door to Fusion Computing’s managed IT services practice. Findings, risk register, and remediation roadmap feed directly into ongoing co-managed or fully managed delivery across our Toronto, Hamilton, and Vancouver client base, with no obligation to engage Fusion after the report is delivered.

Need a city-anchored review instead of the national engagement? Fusion Computing also delivers locally scoped assessment work through cybersecurity assessment in Toronto for GTA firms operating under PHIPA and Ontario IPC oversight, cybersecurity assessment in Hamilton for Hamilton-Wentworth manufacturers and clinics, and cybersecurity assessment in Vancouver for Lower Mainland businesses working under BC PIPA and OIPC BC oversight.

Why a structured IT assessment matters for Canadian SMBs right now: Statistics Canada’s 2023 Canadian Survey of Cyber Security and Cybercrime found that only 59 percent of Canadian businesses conducted any activity to identify cyber risk, essentially flat from 60 percent in 2019, leaving roughly four in ten Canadian firms operating without a documented risk register or control-framework mapping. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security at cyber.gc.ca lists baseline controls under CyberSecure Canada that closely mirror what cyber-insurance underwriters now demand at renewal, and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner expects PIPEDA accountability evidence on request. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada have both published guidance recommending a formal third-party readiness review before scaling cloud workloads or adding generative AI tooling, particularly for firms working under Ontario PHIPA, BC PIPA, or sector-specific regulators. Sources: statcan.gc.ca, cyber.gc.ca, ised-isde.canada.ca, ipc.on.ca, bdc.ca, canada.ca.

What does the IT assessment cost?
It’s free. Fusion’s 168-point IT assessment is delivered at no cost to qualified Canadian businesses with 10 to 150 employees. You’ll receive the full written report whether you become a client or not.
How long does the IT assessment take?
Most IT assessments take 1 to 2 weeks from kickoff to report delivery. The written report lands within 5 business days of completing data gathering. We’ve designed the process to cause minimal disruption to your team.
What’s the difference between this and a cybersecurity assessment?
A cybersecurity assessment focuses on security posture: vulnerabilities, threat exposure, and compliance with security frameworks. The IT business assessment is broader. It covers security, but also infrastructure, operations, IT spending, and organizational readiness. Think of the IT assessment as the full picture.
Do I need to be a Fusion client?
No. The IT assessment is a standalone engagement. You can act on the findings with Fusion, hand the report to your existing provider, or build an internal plan. Many businesses use the assessment to evaluate where they stand before choosing a provider. Either way, the report is yours.
What frameworks does the assessment follow?
Fusion’s IT assessment is mapped to CIS Controls v8.1, CyberSecure Canada, and CPCSC. These are the frameworks that insurers, auditors, and compliance reviewers recognize. If your business needs to demonstrate security maturity for a contract or insurance renewal, the assessment produces the documentation you’ll need.

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Mike Pearlstein, CISSP is the CEO of Fusion Computing and has led IT strategy and security assessments for Canadian businesses since 2012. He holds the CISSP certification and works directly with organizations to evaluate their IT environment and build a roadmap for improvement. Learn more about Fusion Computing.

Your Free IT Assessment

Tell us about your current IT environment and a senior consultant will follow up within 1 business day. Include your approximate user count and primary concern (security, downtime, compliance, or growth planning) to help us prepare.