Consulting Services

Cybersecurity Assessment & Strategy

CyberSafe's consulting team works closely with your organization to evaluate your current cybersecurity preparedness, identify gaps, and develop a prioritized roadmap to increase your security maturity.

Our assessments are based on industry-recognized frameworks and standards, ensuring that recommendations are practical, measurable, and aligned with your business objectives.

Cybersecurity maturity assessment and gap analysis
Risk assessment and risk management strategy
Security architecture review and recommendations
Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Compliance & Regulatory

Navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity regulations and standards requires specialized expertise. CyberSafe helps organizations achieve and maintain compliance with major frameworks applicable to Canadian and international businesses.

ISO 27001: Information security management system implementation and certification support
PCI-DSS: Payment card industry compliance assessment and remediation
PIPEDA: Canadian privacy law compliance and data protection practices
DORA: Digital Operational Resilience Act compliance for financial institutions and digital service providers
NIS2: Network and information security directive compliance for organizations with European operations
SOC 2: Service organization controls audit preparation
QNRCS: Quebec cybersecurity certification for critical infrastructure operators

Gap Analysis

Comprehensive evaluation of your security controls against industry frameworks to identify areas requiring improvement.

Risk Management

Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks with actionable mitigation strategies tailored to your organization.

CISO as a Service

Strategic security leadership on demand. Our experienced CISOs guide your security program, develop strategy, and provide board-level reporting without the cost of a full-time executive.

Incident Response Planning

Develop and test incident response procedures so your team is prepared to act quickly when a security event occurs.

Tabletop Exercises

Test your incident response plan and team readiness through realistic scenario-based tabletop exercises. Identify gaps before a real incident occurs.

Security Awareness

Design and implement security awareness programs to build a security-conscious culture across your organization.

BCP / DR Planning

Business continuity and disaster recovery planning to ensure operational resilience in the face of cyber incidents.

Security Certifications & Standards

CyberSafe holds the QNRCS (Quebec National Reference Center for Cybersecurity) security certification, demonstrating our commitment to operational security excellence for critical infrastructure operators and regulated organizations in Quebec.

CyberAware: Security Awareness & Behavioral Training

CyberAware is our comprehensive security awareness training program designed to transform employees into your organization's first line of defense. Through behavioral training, simulations, and practical exercises, CyberAware builds a security-conscious culture that dramatically reduces human-centric risks.

Phishing Simulations

Realistic phishing campaign simulations using CyberSafe Phish platform
Targeted spear-phishing exercises
Automated training triggers for vulnerable employees
Detailed reporting on click rates and user behavior

Physical Security Testing

USB drop tests to assess social engineering vulnerability
QR code and NFC drop campaigns
Tailgating and access control assessments
Physical intrusion simulation exercises

Interactive Training

Security awareness workshops and seminars
Evil Twin and Rogue Access Point testing
Email security best practices training
Incident reporting and escalation procedures

CyberAware combines automated testing with hands-on training to build lasting security awareness across all organizational levels, from frontline staff to executives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a security maturity assessment?

A security maturity assessment evaluates your current cybersecurity capabilities against industry frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls. It identifies gaps between your current state and desired future state, providing a roadmap for improvement prioritized by business impact.

Why is ISO 27001 certification important?

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management. Certification demonstrates to customers, partners, and regulators that your organization has implemented comprehensive security controls. It's often a requirement for government contracts and working with large enterprises.

What is PCI-DSS and who needs to comply?

PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) applies to any organization that accepts, stores, or transmits payment card data. Non-compliance can result in significant fines and restrictions on payment processing. Compliance requires technical controls, policies, and regular assessments.

How does PIPEDA apply to Canadian businesses?

PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) is Canada's federal privacy law. It requires organizations to protect personal information, provide privacy notices, handle data breaches appropriately, and respect individual privacy rights. Violations can result in significant penalties.

What is a Virtual CISO and how can it help our organization?

A Virtual CISO provides strategic security leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. They help develop security strategy, guide incident response, manage vendor relationships, oversee compliance initiatives, and provide board-level reporting on security posture.

Why is an incident response plan necessary?

An incident response plan enables your organization to detect, contain, and recover from security incidents quickly and effectively. Organizations with documented plans have significantly lower costs and faster recovery times. Plans should be regularly tested through tabletop exercises.

How often should we perform risk assessments?

Risk assessments should be performed annually at minimum, and more frequently when significant changes occur (new systems, acquisitions, regulatory changes). Continuous risk monitoring throughout the year helps identify emerging threats in near real-time.