Accounts and passwords
Two-step sign-in, shared or unused logins, and who has admin access.
The Security Checkup
A fixed-price review that shows where your office stands and what to fix first.
$595
Flat price for offices up to 10 users. Larger offices add $25 per user.
What we check
Email security
Spam and phishing filtering, and your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.
Backups
Whether they exist, run automatically, and actually restore.
Computers
Updates, antivirus, disk encryption, and unsupported machines.
Network
Router and firewall settings, default passwords, Wi-Fi, and guest access.
Microsoft 365 or Google
Security settings, external file sharing, and admin roles.
What you get
- A plain-language report, ranked as fix now, fix soon, or good to know.
- A 30-minute walkthrough of the findings, in person or by call.
- A written quote for the fixes, with no obligation to hire us for them.
- The report is yours to keep, and to hand to another provider if you prefer.
How it goes
-
A 15-minute call
We confirm the price in writing and book a time.
-
Half a day on site or remote
We go through the six areas above, changing nothing without asking.
-
Report within 5 business days
Delivered by email, ranked by priority.
-
A 30-minute walkthrough
We go through the findings and the quote.
Measured against a Canadian standard
The checkup follows the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s Baseline Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium Organizations.
ValeGuard is an independent business. It is not affiliated with, certified by, or endorsed by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
Questions people ask
Do you need our passwords?
We need admin access to your email system and the network. Where possible, use an account you switch off afterwards.
Does the checkup price cover the fixes?
No. It covers the review, report, and walkthrough. Fixes are quoted separately.
We already have an IT company. Is this a conflict?
No. You are welcome to share the report with them and have them do the fixes.
Can you do it remotely?
Usually, yes, anywhere in Nova Scotia. Network gear and older machines are easier in person.