Business Cybersecurity for Northern Ontario
Layered cybersecurity built for small and mid-sized businesses endpoint protection, MFA, email security, Microsoft 365 hardening, and security awareness training delivered by a local Ontario team.
Serving Greater Sudbury, Northern Ontario, and surrounding communities. Remote support available throughout Ontario.
Nickel City Tech Solutions builds practical, layered cybersecurity programs for businesses across Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario. We focus on the controls that actually stop real attacks: MFA, endpoint protection, email filtering, Microsoft 365 hardening, backups you can restore, and a team that knows what to do when something looks wrong.
We work with businesses that don't have a dedicated security team and need a clear, prioritized roadmap not a 200-page audit report nobody will read.
What's included
Endpoint Protection (EDR)
Next-gen endpoint protection on workstations and servers with centralized monitoring and response.
MFA & Identity Hardening
Multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and identity baselines for Microsoft 365 and key business apps.
Email Security & Anti-Phishing
Advanced email filtering, anti-phishing policies, and DMARC/SPF/DKIM configuration.
Microsoft 365 Hardening
Tenant security review and remediation: legacy auth, sharing controls, mailbox auditing, admin role hygiene.
Security Awareness Training
Ongoing phishing simulations and training so staff become a layer of defence, not the weakest link.
Incident Triage & Response
Clear response procedures for suspected phishing, compromised accounts, and malware incidents.
Vulnerability & Patch Management
Continuous patching of OS and third-party software to close vulnerabilities before attackers find them.
Backup & Ransomware Recovery
Backup strategy and recovery testing designed specifically to survive a ransomware event.
Who it's for
- Small and mid-sized businesses without an internal security team
- Professional services firms with sensitive client data (legal, accounting, healthcare-adjacent)
- Companies preparing for cyber insurance renewals or vendor security questionnaires
- Organizations that have had a close call or actual incident and want it not to happen again
Common problems we solve
- Microsoft 365 tenant with no MFA, legacy auth still enabled, and admin accounts unprotected
- Cyber insurance renewal questionnaire you can't honestly answer 'yes' to
- Staff falling for phishing emails with no training program in place
- Backups that 'run' but have never been test-restored
- Suspected breach with no documented response plan
Why Nickel City Tech Solutions
- Practical, prioritized roadmap not a 200-page audit nobody reads
- Focus on the controls that actually stop real attacks against SMBs
- Microsoft 365 specialists who understand tenant security end-to-end
- Local Ontario team available for incident triage when it matters most
- Security built into managed IT, not sold as a scary upsell
Frequently asked questions
What's included in your cybersecurity services?
Endpoint protection on workstations and servers, multi-factor authentication enforcement, email filtering and anti-phishing, Microsoft 365 hardening and conditional access, security awareness training, and incident triage when something looks suspicious.
We're a small business is cybersecurity really necessary?
Yes. Most attacks today are automated and target small businesses precisely because they often have weaker defences. Basic controls MFA, endpoint protection, email filtering, and trained staff prevent the vast majority of incidents and protect your data, your clients, and your insurance posture.
Do you handle Microsoft 365 hardening?
Yes. We review and harden Microsoft 365 tenants: MFA and conditional access, legacy authentication, sharing controls, mailbox auditing, anti-phishing policies, and admin role hygiene. It's one of the highest-impact security improvements a business can make.
What if we get hit by ransomware or a phishing attack?
Existing clients get immediate incident triage: isolate affected accounts and devices, preserve evidence, reset credentials, and coordinate recovery from backup. We also help with disclosure obligations and post-incident hardening so it doesn't happen again.
Let's talk about your environment
Free 30-minute consultation. Serving Greater Sudbury, Northern Ontario, and surrounding communities. Remote support available throughout Ontario.
Related services, locations, and resources
Related services
- Managed IT Services
Proactive monitoring, patching, and predictable monthly support.
- Microsoft 365 Support
Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and licensing.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
Backup strategy, monitoring, and recovery testing.
- Business IT Support
Remote and on-site help desk for day-to-day issues.
- Network & Wi-Fi Support
Business networks, firewalls, switches, and wireless.
Related service areas
Helpful resources
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- Microsoft 365 Security Best Practices for Businesses
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- Why Modern Businesses Need Endpoint Management
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