Cybersecurity for SMBs in Quebec
Protection that is accessible and effective
60% of SMBs that suffer a cyber attack shut down within 6 months. Protect your business with affordable, no-commitment solutions tailored to your reality.
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of SMBs attacked
close their doors within 6 months of a major cyberattack
average cost
of a data breach for a small business
average time
to identify and contain a data breach
Breach cost
Average cost for an SMB—often fatal to the business
SMBs targeted
Of cyberattacks specifically target small businesses
Response time
Guaranteed emergency response 24/7/365
Protection
Continuous monitoring of your critical systems
Why SMBs need cybersecurity
Small businesses are prime targets because they are seen as vulnerable
Limited IT budget
Affordable solutions matched to SMB finances with measurable ROI
No in-house expert
Access to a cybersecurity team without full-time hiring
Mandatory compliance
Guaranteed Law 25 compliance to avoid fines and lawsuits
Business continuity
Protection against costly business interruptions
Top threats for SMBs
Understand the specific risks your business faces
Ransomware
Complete operational paralysis, data loss, ransom demand
71% of SMBs hit by ransomware must temporarily close operations
Concrete examples:
- Encryption of all files and backups
- Ransom demand from $50,000 to $500,000
- Loss of customer and partner trust
- Operations halted for weeks
Phishing & Social Engineering
Credential theft, financial fraud, unauthorized access
82% of SMB breaches involve human error or phishing
Concrete examples:
- Fake invoices from usual suppliers
- Phishing emails imitating your bank
- Urgent wire transfer requests
- Fake calls from “Microsoft support”
Lack of IT resources
Unpatched vulnerabilities, obsolete systems, no monitoring
68% of SMBs have no staff dedicated to security
Concrete examples:
- Software not updated for months
- No intrusion monitoring
- No incident response plan
- Weak, shared passwords
Law 25 non-compliance
Fines up to $25M, civil lawsuits, reputation loss
Only 32% of Quebec SMBs are fully compliant with Law 25
Concrete examples:
- No consent for data collection
- No data protection officer
- No privacy incident log
- Personal data not secured
Solutions tailored to SMBs
Comprehensive, affordable protection designed for small business reality
Manufacturing SMB: From vulnerable to secure in 30 days
Company: Specialized manufacturer, 35 employees, Montreal
Challenge: Victim of a ransomware attempt that halted production for 4 days, estimated $85,000 loss in revenue and recovery.
❌Before Cybernow
- • No working backups
- • No security monitoring
- • Systems not updated for 18 months
- • 0 employee security training
- • Non-compliant with Law 25
- • No incident response plan
✅After 30 days with Cybernow
- • Automated backups tested daily
- • 24/7 SOC with real-time alerts
- • All systems updated and secured
- • 100% of staff trained on phishing
- • Law 25 compliance certified
- • Continuity plan documented and tested
The attack was a wake-up call. Cybernow not only helped us recover but transformed our security approach. We sleep well now and our clients trust us. The $997/mo investment is nothing compared to the $85k we lost.
- General Manager, manufacturing SMB (anonymized)
Calculate the real cost of a cyberattack
A breach costs an SMB around $200,000 on average. Our $997/mo protection covers you 24/7.
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