Security & Access Controls
Practical, multi-layered security controls designed for real businesses
Overview
Cybersecurity for small and medium businesses should focus on practical, effective controls rather than expensive, bloated software suites that slow down everyday work. We deliver managed IT security and access Calgary companies count on to protect critical digital assets. By securing endpoints, enforcing least-privilege access, auditing server firewalls, and triaging security alerts, we create a resilient defense posture that satisfies cyber insurance requirements while keeping staff productive.
Who this is for
Designed for organizations seeking structured, accountable IT operations in Calgary and Alberta.
- Calgary companies preparing for cyber insurance application or annual policy renewal requirements.
- Businesses handling sensitive client financial, health, or legal data that cannot risk a ransomware incident.
- Offices wanting an independent, thorough review of their firewall rules, endpoint protection, and administrative accounts.
- Organizations needing documented incident response and alert escalation runbooks.
What is included in scope
Every deliverable is written down and agreed before work commences.
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) agent deployment, configuration, and daily health verification
- Vulnerability scanning and automated security patch tracking across servers, operating systems, and workstations
- Privilege audits: restricting local administrator rights and enforcing principle of least privilege across accounts
- Host and network firewall configuration: closing exposed ports, blocking unauthorized traffic, and GeoIP filtering
- Security alert triage and actionable incident response procedures documented in clear, written runbooks
- Cyber insurance readiness assessments reviewing backup immutability, MFA enforcement, and access controls
Step-by-step process
How we onboard, stabilize, and support your systems without surprise charges.
1. Security Gap Assessment
We audit your attack surface: open firewall ports, unpatched software, endpoint protection status, and administrator privileges.
2. Baseline Remediation & Hardening
We eliminate immediate risks: revoking unnecessary admin rights, patching critical vulnerabilities, and deploying EDR protection.
3. Access Policies & MFA Enforcement
We implement strict conditional access rules, mandate multi-factor authentication, and configure network segmentation.
4. Continuous Monitoring & Review
We review alert logs, verify endpoint definitions, conduct quarterly privilege audits, and keep your security documentation current.
Key business advantages
Why Calgary businesses choose transparent, documented IT delivery.
Insurance compliance without guesswork
Cyber insurance carriers increasingly deny coverage or refuse claims if basic security controls—such as MFA on all administrative accounts, endpoint protection, and isolated backups—are not provably active. We help you implement and document these controls to maintain coverage.
Defense in depth without operational drag
Effective security is layered: strong authentication, patched systems, endpoint monitoring, and verified backups. If an employee clicks a malicious email attachment, endpoint containment and privilege restrictions prevent malware from propagating across the network.
Implementation guide & common pitfalls
Avoid the operational traps that trap small and mid-sized businesses.
Common Vulnerability: Unrestricted outbound SMB and RDP traffic
Ransomware relies on lateral movement via protocols like SMB (port 445) and RDP (port 3389). We configure internal firewall rules to prevent workstations from communicating directly with each other over administrative ports, containing potential infections to a single machine.
Password Managers: Replacing insecure spreadsheet credentials
We assist teams in deploying self-hosted or business password managers (such as Vaultwarden on ITbox), ensuring employees use unique 20-character passwords for every corporate service without relying on sticky notes or unsecured documents.
Transparent Calgary rates
Predictable hourly rates with zero multi-year contract traps or mandatory tool markups.
$115–$150 per hour
Remote and on-site support in Calgary for security & access controls. Written scope agreed in advance. Fixed-scope project quotes are available on request, and scope and cost are confirmed in writing before work starts.
Related managed IT capabilities
Connect and integrate your complete IT ecosystem under a unified management process.
IT Support & Device Management
Keep everyday work moving with predictable device care and rapid support
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer full 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring?
We focus on engineering preventative controls, endpoint protection, and rapid incident escalation. If your organization requires 24/7 human eyes on glass SOC coverage, we coordinate with dedicated Canadian SOC providers.
Can you help us complete our cyber insurance questionnaire?
Yes. We review insurance technical questionnaires with leadership and verify that all claimed controls are genuinely active and auditable.
How are security services billed?
Billed hourly at our published rate of $115 to $150 with a written scope of work and estimate agreed upon before remediation begins.
Ready to organize and secure your business IT?
Request a written consultation to define your specific requirements and agreed hourly rate.