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Future-Proof Your Business Against Cyber Threats
Elite Security Leadership. Tailored Pricing
Get Expert Guidance to Protect Your Business
Cybercrime costs the Canadian economy over $7 billion annually. (Source: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security)
Cyber threats are no longer an “if” but a “when.” Hackers don’t care if you’re a billion-dollar corporation or a growing startup—if there’s a vulnerability, they’ll exploit it.
That’s where a Virtual Chief Security Officer (vCSO) steps in.
A vCSO is your on-demand security strategist, ensuring your business is fortified against digital threats—without the cost of hiring a full-time CSO.
They:
- Develop a battle-ready security strategy tailored to your business
- Harden your defenses against ransomware, phishing, and insider threats
- Ensure compliance with Canadian cybersecurity regulations
- Turn cybersecurity into a competitive advantage—not an afterthought
It’s time to stop hoping you’re safe—and start knowing you are.
Affordable Access to Leading Expertise
Get board-level leadership, oversight and reporting on your business’ cybersecurity.
A full-time CSO can cost $250,000+ per year. Our vCSO service gives you a team of experts—without the overhead, and our packages can be adjusted as your organization scales.
Our vCSO team works at the board level, providing your team’s leadership high-level oversight, expertise, and accountability.
Ensure Your Business Is Protected
Does your business have a trusted expert helping you stay protected from cyber threats?
A majority (60%) of small businesses say cybersecurity threats, including phishing, malware, and ransomware, are a top concern. [1]
Most business leaders have no idea where they stand on cybersecurity—until they get hacked.
A vCSO:
- Helps you to discover and fix hidden vulnerabilities
- Aligns your cyber security with your business goals
- Reduces financial risk by proactively preventing breaches
- Ensures compliance with SOC2, PIPEDA, NIST, ISO 27001, and more
Optimize Costs Without Compromising Security
Cybersecurity isn’t an expense—it’s an insurance policy against disaster. At the same time, business leaders need to ensure they’re getting the best possible value for their investment
Only 5% of businesses have fully optimized their cybersecurity budget.[1]
It’s important to save on costs, but slashing your IT budget without proper analysis can be a costly mistake. A vCSO helps you optimize spending, ensuring every dollar goes toward proven, high-impact security measures.
We help your team:
- Create a lean, predictable security budget
- Eliminate wasted spending on unnecessary tools
- Invest where it actually protects your business
Avoid Damaging Compliance Failures
What would be the impact on customer trust if it was discovered that your business was not compliant with the latest requirements?
In addition to a loss of customer trust, non-compliant businesses face an average fine of $14.8 million.[1]
With evolving data privacy laws, industry regulations, and cybersecurity frameworks, businesses can’t afford to fall behind. A Virtual Chief Security Officer (vCSO) ensures your organization meets and exceeds compliance requirements, reducing legal risks and strengthening trust with customers.
Compliance isn’t optional—it’s essential. Our vCSO services give you the expertise and strategy to stay ahead of evolving regulations, so you can operate with confidence and security.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Why Partner with Us?
As an MSP serving small and medium enterprises, we’ve consistently been at the forefront of delivering enterprise-level solutions to businesses of all sizes.
We’ll be upfront—our services might not be the cheapest, but when you work with us, you’re investing in exceptional value and quality. With a top-notch toolset, award-winning team, and nearly thirty years in business, we’re all about delivering excellence.
A Proactive Approach
Our team doesn’t sit on the sidelines: when you work with us, you get ongoing support and expertise.
When you work with our team, you get monthly meetings on your IT performance, security, and back-ups, as well as simulations and training for your team.
On a quarterly basis, our team carries out in-depth assessments, reviews, and analysis.
Award-Winning Service
We have a track record of over 25 years of success and are proud to be ranked among the top 501 MSPs worldwide, delivering world-class service.
A Dedication to Cybersecurity For Businesses of All Sizes
Expera IT was among the first businesses to begin offering cybersecurity services to small and medium-sized businesses, and we’re continuing this approach by offering vCSO services to organizations of all sizes.
vCSO Services: Everything You Need to Stay Secure
Don’t Leave Security to Chance.
Get high-level context for decisions being made within the cybersecurity program.
Prioritize items for completion within the organization—provides a trustworthy place to start.
Get comprehensive oversight for the organization—your Executive team will know it is being proactively managed.
Provide your board with direct reporting on business security risk and outcomes.
Ensure that things gets done securely, not just done.
Proactively identify and eliminate threats before they become costly disruptions.
Uncover hidden vulnerabilities with expert-driven penetration testing.
Keep your systems airtight with seamless, always-on security updates.
Build an unshakable foundation that defends against evolving cyber threats.
Build an unshakable foundation that defends against evolving cyber threats.
Align cybersecurity with business objectives.
Identify and eliminate vulnerabilities.
SOC2, PIPEDA, ISO 27001, NIST, and more.
Prepare for attacks before they happen.
Prevent breaches before they happen by addressing the “human factor” of cybersecurity.
Constantly improve your defenses.
Get recommendations on how to respond in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.