Compliance & Risk Support in Toronto & York Region
Strong policies. Better security. Less risk. We help Toronto and York Region organizations stay compliant with industry standards and Canadian privacy laws without the stress.
When compliance slips, risk increases. We help you stay audit-ready with clear guidance, stronger policies, and security best practices delivered by a trusted MSSP.
Quick overview
Compliance & Risk Support in Toronto & York Region
Foundation BTS helps technology-reliant organizations reduce cyber risk, strengthen policies, and improve audit readiness with practical guidance and security-first IT.
What this service covers
- Risk assessment and prioritized remediation roadmap
- Security policies and procedures that teams can follow
- Access control guidance, including MFA and identity hygiene
- Backup and recovery readiness checks
- Vendor and cloud security considerations for Microsoft 365
- Plain-language reporting to demonstrate due diligence
Best fit for
- Not-for-profit organizations handling donor or client data
- Construction and engineering teams managing project files and field access
- Professional services firms with sensitive client information
When Compliance Slips, Risk Increases Fast
Many organizations don’t realize they have compliance gaps until an audit, cyber incident, or insurance questionnaire exposes the problem. When policies aren’t clear, documentation is missing, or access isn’t properly controlled, small weaknesses quickly turn into serious risks.
- Policies that exist but are outdated or not consistently followed
- Staff unsure how to handle sensitive or personal information
- Permissions that are too open, exposing confidential data
- Missing documentation needed for audits or cyber insurance
- No clear ownership of compliance tasks or requirements
- Gaps found late in the process, causing stress before audits
- Vendors or partners requesting controls you don’t have yet
- Increased risk exposure without visibility into where issues exist
These gaps create financial, legal, and reputational risks — but they’re all fixable with clear policies, strong security foundations, and the right support.
Why Organizations Choose Foundation BTS
We make compliance clear, practical, and achievable, without overwhelming your team. Here’s what sets our Compliance & Risk Support apart.
Clear, Plain-Language Guidance
We simplify complex requirements so you understand exactly what to do — without legal jargon or technical confusion.
Policies Tailored to Your Team
Every policy and recommendation fits how your organization actually works, making compliance realistic and achievable.
Built by an MSSP
Your compliance program includes real cybersecurity foundations — not generic checklists or one-time documents.
Risk Reduction You Can See
Gap analysis and clear next steps show you exactly where risk exists and how to fix it quickly.
Support for SOC 2, PIPEDA & More
We guide you through the requirements that matter to your industry, auditors, and insurance providers.
Friendly Experts, Not Auditors
We’re here to help, not judge. Your team gets supportive, respectful guidance every step of the way.
What Your Organization Gains With Strong Compliance & Risk Support
When your compliance program is clear, organized, and supported by strong security practices, your organization operates with more confidence, less stress, and far fewer unknowns.
- Lower audit stress with clear documentation and policies
- Better visibility into risks and how to fix them
- Stronger data protection and reduced breach exposure
- Policies and controls your staff can actually follow
- Confidence responding to cyber insurance requirements
- Smoother vendor and partner security reviews
- Improved readiness for PIPEDA, SOC 2, and industry expectations
- A safer, more accountable organization overall
These improvements help reduce risk, improve trust, and give your team the clarity they need to stay protected and compliant.
What We Help You Stay Compliant With
Practical, hands-on support to help you meet compliance requirements, improve audit readiness, and reduce risk.
PIPEDA Compliance Support
Guidance to protect personal information and align with Canadian privacy expectations, including policies, data handling, and risk assessments.
SOC 2 Readiness Support
Support for documentation, control planning, and building consistent, repeatable practices that improve audit readiness.
Cybersecurity Compliance Support
Strengthen security posture so you can meet industry expectations, protect sensitive data, and reduce breach risk.
Policy Development & Documentation
Security policies, procedures, and guidelines designed around how your team actually works, not generic templates.
Risk Assessments & Gap Analysis
Review your current environment, identify practical improvements, and prioritize changes that reduce risk.
Meeting Cyber Insurance Requirements
Help you understand and meet common security and documentation expectations required by many insurance providers.
A Day in the Life With Compliance & Risk Support
Compliance shouldn’t feel confusing or last-minute. Here’s what day-to-day support looks like when Foundation BTS helps manage your compliance and risk program:
- Staff get clear answers on handling sensitive information
- Policies stay current instead of sitting unchanged for years
- Permissions are reviewed and tightened to reduce data exposure
- Documentation remains organized and audit-ready year-round
- Risk areas are identified early — before they become incidents
- Security controls are monitored and updated to support compliance
- Cyber insurance requirements are tracked and supported proactively
- Leadership receives simple visibility into compliance status and gaps
Who we support
Who We Support
We help organizations where security, privacy, and audit readiness matter.
Not-for-profit organizations
Protect donor information and strengthen privacy safeguards for staff and volunteers.
Construction and engineering teams
Secure drawings, project files, contracts, and the systems used by field crews.
Professional services firms
Support client data protection, SOC 2 preparation, and cyber insurance readiness.
3 Simple Steps to Compliance
A clear, practical process that helps you reduce risk and stay audit-ready without the overwhelm.
Book a Consultation
Tell us about your industry, your challenges, and what compliance or audit goals you’re working toward.
Get a Compliance & Risk Plan
We deliver a prioritized roadmap of policies, controls, and practical improvements based on your environment.
Stay Protected & Audit-Ready
We help you implement and maintain the controls you need so audits and renewals don’t become a scramble.
FAQs
Compliance & Risk Support FAQs
Discover answers to common questions about compliance and risk management for organizations across Toronto & York Region.
What compliance standards do you help with?
We assist with PIPEDA, SOC 2 readiness, cybersecurity compliance, cyber insurance requirements, and practical data protection best practices tailored for small to mid-sized organizations.
Can you help us meet cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. We help you understand insurer expectations and implement controls like MFA, backups, endpoint protection, access management, and basic security documentation.
Can you help us prepare for an audit?
Absolutely. We support policy development, documentation, access reviews, and gap analysis so your environment is aligned with audit expectations.
Do you perform risk assessments?
Yes. We review your current environment, identify gaps, and provide prioritized, actionable steps to reduce risk and improve audit readiness.
Do you write or update security policies for us?
Yes. We create and update security policies and procedures that match how your organization actually works, so they are practical, consistent, and audit-ready.
How do you support organizations with sensitive or confidential data?
We strengthen access controls, improve secure data handling practices, and help implement monitoring and documentation that supports compliance and security requirements.
Want a clear path to audit readiness and reduced risk?
Talk With an IT & Security ExpertService Area
Serving Toronto, Newmarket, Aurora & the GTA
We provide Compliance & Risk Support across:
Toronto • York Region • Newmarket • Aurora • Vaughan • Richmond Hill • Markham • The GTA
Whether you’re preparing for SOC 2, improving PIPEDA compliance, or strengthening cybersecurity, we help your organization stay protected and audit-ready.
Ready to Strengthen Your Compliance and Reduce Risk?
Let’s help you protect sensitive data, stay audit-ready, and confidently meet today’s security standards.