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Professional services firms are among the most targeted organisations in Canada — not despite their size, but because of what they hold. Client files. Financial records. Legal strategies. Medical histories. Confidential advice. The kind of data attackers can monetise, and you can never take back once it's gone.
Today's Breach Activity
These are the attack patterns hitting firms like yours this week.
You're Not Too Small.
You're Exactly the Right Size.
Attackers don't target firms because they're large. They target them because they hold valuable, sensitive data and typically have far weaker security than the large enterprises holding similar information. That gap is exactly what they exploit.
Phishing & Business Email Compromise
One convincing email to one distracted staff member is all it takes. Attackers impersonate regulators, clients, or opposing parties — and professional firms are prime targets because the stakes of ignoring an email are high.
91% of breaches start hereRansomware & Data Extortion
Attackers encrypt your files and threaten to publish client data publicly unless you pay. For professional firms, the reputational threat of exposure is often more devastating than the ransom itself.
$142K average demand · Canadian SMBsRemote & Cloud Access Exploitation
Hybrid work has multiplied the entry points into your firm. Unpatched VPNs, weak passwords, and misconfigured cloud access mean your client files are one compromised credential away from exposure.
Remote access attacks up 67% since 2022Silent, Long-Dwell Intrusions
The most dangerous attacks are the ones you don't notice. Attackers often sit inside a firm's network for months — reading emails, mapping systems, and exfiltrating data — before triggering any visible damage.
Average dwell time: 197 days undetectedComplete Protection, Built Around
How Professional Firms Actually Work
Every layer of your firm's environment — email, devices, network, remote access, backups — protected by a single team that understands your obligations and your clients.
Email Security
AI-powered filtering blocks phishing, spoofed regulators, and malicious links before they hit your inbox. 91% of breaches start here.
Endpoint Protection
Every workstation, laptop, and server — monitored, patched, and protected 24/7. No unguarded device for attackers to walk through.
Network & Firewall
Business-grade firewalls filter every packet in and out. Clean perimeter security that keeps bad traffic out without slowing your team down.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Immutable backups ransomware can't touch. Full environment restoration in hours — no ransom, no data loss.
Secure Remote Access
VPN, MFA, and conditional access policies ensure only verified staff reach client files — at the office, at home, or travelling.
24/7 Threat Monitoring
Continuous watch over your entire environment. Threats flagged in real time — hours, not the industry-average 197 days.
From Exposed to Protected —
Without Disrupting Your Practice
We've onboarded professional services firms before. We work around billing cycles, court calendars, patient schedules, and tax deadlines. No disruption. No downtime.
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5 minutes. Answer 9 plain-English questions and get your instant cyber insurance readiness score — right here on this page.
Tailored Security Plan
A protection plan sized to your firm — not a generic package. We match your regulatory obligations, risk profile, and budget.
Quiet Onboarding
We handle the entire transition — setup, configuration, migration — at times that don't interrupt your client work or billable hours.
Ongoing Protection
24/7 monitoring, clear monthly reports, and a team that picks up the phone. You focus on clients. We make sure no one gets through.
No Jargon. No Overselling.
No Gaps Left Unaddressed.
We're straight shooters. We'll tell you exactly what you need, what you don't, and what the risks are if you choose to wait. That's the kind of honesty professional firms deserve from their security partner.
Plain English, Always
No acronyms you have to Google. No fear-mongering without substance. You'll always know exactly what we found, what it means, and what we did about it — in language that respects your time.
We Know Your Regulatory World
PIPEDA, PHIPA, PIPA, Law Society obligations, CPA Canada guidance — we know what Canadian professional firms are required to do and build your security posture around those obligations, not around a generic checklist.
We Find What Others Miss
We don't just check the obvious boxes. We look at your entire environment — email, endpoints, remote access, vendor integrations, backup integrity — and surface the gaps that are quietly exposing you.
Fixed Monthly Pricing
One flat rate that covers everything. No per-incident billing when you need us most. No invoice surprises. Your IT security costs are as predictable as your own retainer fees.
Someone Actually Answers
"Back up in 20 minutes" — that's a real quote from a real client whose email went down. When something goes wrong, you reach a person who fixes it immediately. Not a ticket. Not a queue.
16+ Years of Long-Term Relationships
Our clients stay for years because the service works and because we treat their business like our own. We're not here to win a contract — we're here to become the security partner you never have to think about.
Real Clients. Real Confidence.
"Sean is not your typical 'tech guy.' He is personable and uses language anyone could understand. As our company has grown, they've guided us in the most beneficial systems for our evolving needs."
"No other IT company I've worked with matches Stillwater's level of competency and dedication to client care. Their expertise and attention to detail set them apart in the industry."
"Their managed services have made a big difference for our business. We feel confident knowing our IT is in good hands. Sean is always professional and quick to respond."
What's Your 2026 Cyber Insurance
Readiness Score?
9 plain-English questions every Canadian business owner should answer before their next policy renewal. Instant results. No tech background required.
Post-ransomware surge, insurers raised their minimums. Many Canadian businesses are being denied at renewal — not because they were attacked, but because their posture no longer meets underwriting standards. The 3 non-negotiables:
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all email and critical systems
- Isolated, tested backups that ransomware cannot reach or encrypt
- A documented incident response plan on file before a claim is filed
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