Cybersecurity for Canadian nonprofits
Nonprofits hold donor data, financial information, and beneficiary records that attackers value just as much as a private company's — but most run on lean IT teams and tight budgets. We deliver enterprise-grade detection and response scaled to what nonprofits can actually afford.
Why nonprofits is different
Canadian nonprofits and charities face the same threat surface as for-profit businesses — phishing, ransomware, business email compromise, and donor-data theft — but with a fraction of the budget, a higher reliance on volunteers, and a public reputation that depends on trust. A single breach can affect funder confidence for years. We help nonprofits build proportionate, sustainable security without taking on enterprise complexity.
What we see hitting nonprofits hardest
Donation fraud and wire redirection
Attackers impersonate finance staff to redirect grant deposits or supplier payments. We monitor email and identity for the patterns that precede these losses.
Ransomware against operations
Service-delivery nonprofits cannot afford downtime that affects beneficiaries. We detect intrusion early and contain it before encryption.
Donor and beneficiary data theft
CRM and donation databases hold sensitive personal and financial information. We monitor for the exfiltration patterns that precede leaks and extortion.
Volunteer and turnover risk
High volunteer turnover and shared accounts create the conditions attackers exploit. We help build the identity and access hygiene that holds up under churn.
What you have to satisfy
PIPEDA
Federal private-sector privacy law applies to most nonprofits engaged in commercial activity, with mandatory breach reporting to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Provincial privacy laws
Quebec Law 25, BC PIPA, and Alberta PIPA apply alongside PIPEDA depending on where you operate and whose data you hold.
Funder and grant requirements
Government and institutional funders increasingly include cybersecurity controls in grant terms. We help map and meet them with documentation funders accept.
CRA and charitable accountability
Financial controls and donor-data protection are both part of how charities maintain trust and registration. We support the security side of that accountability.
The services that fit nonprofits best
Managed Detection & Response
Continuous monitoring scaled to the size of your environment — no enterprise minimums.
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace hardening
Most nonprofits run on one of these platforms. We harden them properly — conditional access, MFA, audit logging, and inbox-rule monitoring.
Security awareness for staff and volunteers
Practical training and policies designed for organizations with mixed permanent and volunteer workforces.
Full managed security portfolio
Managed Detection & Response
Continuous threat hunting and rapid response across your environment, backed by a team that investigates every alert that matters.
Learn more24/7 Security Operations
A round-the-clock SOC monitoring your systems every hour of every day, so threats are caught when attackers expect you to be asleep.
Learn moreEndpoint Detection & Response
Modern EDR on every laptop, server, and workstation to stop ransomware and malware before it spreads across your network.
Learn moreVulnerability Management
Ongoing scanning and prioritized remediation guidance to close the gaps attackers look for before they can be exploited.
Learn moreCloud & Network Security
Hardening, monitoring, and policy management for your cloud platforms, firewalls, and network — wherever your business runs.
Learn moreCompliance & Risk Advisory
Practical guidance to meet PIPEDA, SOC 2, and industry requirements, with reporting your auditors and leadership can trust.
Learn moreNonprofits & charities FAQ
Do you offer nonprofit-specific pricing?
Yes. We scope engagements to the size of your environment and budget, and we work with you on payment terms that fit the funding cycle.
Can we use Microsoft's nonprofit donations alongside your service?
Yes. We routinely deliver MDR on top of donated Microsoft 365 E5 licensing or Google Workspace for Nonprofits — and help you actually turn on the security features they include.
What happens if a donor reports a phishing email from "us"?
We help investigate, determine whether mail authentication needs hardening (SPF / DKIM / DMARC), and coordinate communications back to donors when needed.
Other industries we serve
Strengthen your nonprofits security program
Book a no-obligation consultation and we'll walk through what 24/7 monitoring and response would look like for your organization.
Talk to our team