Security audit · Canada
IT security audit: know exactly where you stand
An independent look at your environment: Microsoft 365, servers, network, workstations and firewalls, measured against best practices and Québec’s Law 25. In 1 to 2 days, you get a visual report ranked by priority and a meeting to build your action plan. Delivered remotely across Canada, on site in Québec and Ontario.
What we examine
1 to 2 days. $300 to $2,500 depending on scope. No disruption to your operations.
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What is a security audit?
A security audit answers one question: are we as protected as we think we are? We review your configurations, access rights, backups and policies — with no intrusion attempt — and compare what we find against recognized frameworks (NIST, CIS) and Law 25.
The result is not a list of jargon: it is a clear picture of your strengths, your gaps and what to fix first.
How does the audit work?
Every engagement follows a rigorous methodology, aligned with recognized frameworks (NIST, OWASP) and governed by our ITIL 4 practices.
Scoping (30 min)
We define the perimeter together: sites, systems, Microsoft 365 tenant, number of workstations.
Collection
Non-intrusive review of your configurations, access rights, backups and equipment. Your operations continue as usual.
Analysis
Each finding is rated Critical / High / Medium / Low, with the concrete risk to your business.
Visual report
Readable by management and by your IT team, with a prioritized action plan.
Presentation meeting
We walk through the results with you and answer your questions.
Follow-up
We stay available for implementation — by you or by us.
Security audit or penetration test: which one do you need?
Security audit | Penetration test | |
Question it answers | “Are we compliant and well configured?” | “Can we actually be breached?” |
Method | Documentary and technical review, no attack | Real intrusion attempts |
Duration | 1 to 2 days | Depends on scope |
Best for | Baseline, Law 25, cyber insurance, new IT manager | Validating defenses after fixes, client requirement |
Price | $300 to $2,500 | Scan $500–$1,500 · manual from $4,000 |
Many clients start with the audit, fix what matters, then validate with a penetration test.
Why trust UpSystems with your security audit?
Certified experts based in Canada
A Montréal-area team that works with SMBs across Québec and Ontario, remotely or on site — never an anonymous offshore subcontractor.
NIST-aligned and Law 25 ready
Findings mapped to recognized frameworks, usable with an insurer or a major client.
A report that leads to action
Clear priorities, precise fixes and an in-person debrief. You are never left alone with a PDF.
An MSP, not just an auditor
We manage environments like yours every day; our recommendations are realistic and applicable.
What you receive
- Visual report ranked by criticality
- Prioritized action plan (what, why, in what order)
- Review of Microsoft 365 access and configurations
- State of your backups and recovery capability
- Support to demonstrate your Law 25 due diligence
- Presentation meeting with an expert
How much does a security audit cost?
Between $300 and $2,500, depending on the number of sites, workstations and systems to cover.
Book a call with our specialist for an exact quote based on your environment.
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CASE STUDIES
What our clients say
Internal + external security assessment
“I called on UpSystems to assess the internal and external security of our systems, identify potential risks and determine the fixes needed. I was very satisfied with the quality of service provided by their team. The team is competent, flexible, professional and always open to discussion and sharing ideas. Their collaborative approach and expertise made the experience particularly positive.”
“I recommend their services without hesitation!”
Alexandre Beaudoin Gagné
General Manager, GA International (translated from French)
4-day internal + external penetration test, with prioritized remediation roadmap
“Many thanks to UpSystems for their support. A very efficient, professional and qualified team.”
“The results exceeded my expectations!”
Samuel Bergeron
IT Director, Artik (translated from French)
Stop assuming you are protected. Verify it.
A 1-to-2-day audit, no disruption, with a clear action plan you can start on the same week.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions our clients ask most often before an audit.
Microsoft 365, physical and virtual servers, internal networks, workstations, firewalls and backup solutions.
No. The review is non-intrusive and runs during normal business hours, with no service interruption.
1 to 2 days depending on the size of your organization, presentation meeting included.
Between $300 and $2,500, depending on the number of sites, workstations and systems. Exact quote after a scoping call.
It documents your due diligence and identifies the gaps; full compliance then depends on the fixes and your internal policies.
The audit verifies that your protections exist and are properly configured; the penetration test actually tries to get around them.
In most cases, yes; the report answers the usual questions in cyber-insurance questionnaires.
Once a year, and after any major change (migration, merger, new system).
Talk to a security audit expert
Describe your environment in a few words. An UpSystems expert will call you back to scope the audit and give you an exact quote.