Transform Regulatory Risk into Competitive Advantage
An audit-ready, fully managed IT platform for Canadian financial firms, aligned with BCFSA and CIRO mandates.
Autimo Core delivers enterprise-grade stability and impenetrable security, standardized for your business. We manage your IT, so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.
As a leader in Canada’s financial sector, the burden of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity risk ultimately falls on you. Autimo Core is our managed GRC and security platform built specifically to mitigate this executive liability.
We provide more than just IT. We deliver a continuously updated ‘evidence locker’ that gives you the documentation needed to confidently face regulators, investors, and your board. Our Quarterly Compliance & Business Review translates complex IT data into a clear picture of your firm’s risk posture.
The ROI of Being Audit-Ready
From $80,000 to $4,000
That's the annual cyber insurance premium reduction one of our clients saw after implementing a standards complaint IT platform. Proactive compliance isn't a cost, it's a competitive advantage.
For the operations and IT leaders on the front lines, balancing daily support with the pressure of compliance and cybersecurity is a constant challenge. Autimo Core functions as your dedicated GRC and security partner, embedding enterprise-grade controls and automation directly into a fully managed IT platform. We handle the 24/7 threat monitoring and automate the painful process of collecting audit evidence, freeing your team from reactive firefighting. This gives you a stable, resilient, and perpetually “audit-ready” environment that eliminates operational bottlenecks and allows you to focus on strategic initiatives.
The Old Way (The Reactive Cycle)
Last-Minute Audit Scrambles: Spending weeks or months manually gathering compliance evidence, pulling staff away from their core duties and disrupting operations.
Fire-Fighting IT: Your internal team is trapped in a cycle of fixing what’s broken, with no time for strategic projects or preventative maintenance.
Fragmented Reporting: Manually creating reports for management and auditors, leading to inconsistent data and a constant feeling of being unprepared.
Operational Drag: Employee productivity suffers due to recurring IT issues, slow systems, and the administrative burden of compliance questionnaires.
Uncertain Security Posture: Relying on a patchwork of tools and processes, leaving you with critical visibility gaps and an inability to prove compliance on demand.
Vendor & Due Diligence Bottlenecks: Every new investor or partner request for security documentation triggers a time-consuming, ad-hoc data collection project.
The Autimo ‘Audit-Ready’ way
365-Day Audit Readiness: Compliance evidence is collected and organized automatically, making audit preparation a simple report-generation task, not a company-wide emergency.
Proactive & Strategic IT: We manage the day-to-day, freeing your team to focus on initiatives that drive business growth while we ensure your infrastructure is stable and secure.
Automated, On-Demand Reporting: Generate up-to-date compliance and security reports in minutes, providing clear visibility for your board, regulators, and auditors whenever needed.
Streamlined & Efficient Operations: A stable, secure, and professionally managed IT environment means less downtime, fewer helpdesk tickets, and higher employee productivity.
Unified & Provable Compliance: Our integrated platform provides a single source of truth for your security posture, giving you the “evidence locker” to confidently satisfy any due diligence request.
Accelerated Business Partnerships: Respond to investor and partner security questionnaires in hours, not weeks, removing friction and speeding up your deal flow and funding cycles.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Autimo Core is built upon the five core functions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, providing a comprehensive, layered defence for your entire organization.
Identify We begin with a full asset inventory and risk assessment to understand your data, systems, and potential vulnerabilities. This foundational step informs your entire security strategy and provides a clear picture of your compliance landscape.
Protect We implement and manage a suite of best-in-class security controls, including managed firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and continuous security awareness training to harden your environment against threats.
Detect Our 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) provides continuous monitoring of your network and endpoints. We use advanced threat intelligence and correlation engines to detect malicious activity in real-time before it can escalate into a breach.
Respond When a threat is detected, our incident response plan is immediately activated. We contain the threat, eradicate the malware, and provide clear, actionable communication, ensuring a swift and effective response to minimize impact.
Recover Our managed backup and disaster recovery solutions ensure your data is resilient and your operations can be restored quickly. We develop and test recovery plans to meet your specific Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
SOC 2 Compliance
Preparing for a SOC 2 audit is a major undertaking. Our platform is designed to streamline the process by providing the continuous controls and audit-ready evidence required to meet the Trust Services Criteria.
Security (The Common Criteria) We provide the foundational security controls that form the basis of a SOC 2 audit, from access management and network security to vulnerability management. Our platform acts as a centralized “evidence locker”, collecting the logs and documentation needed to prove these controls are operating effectively.
Availability We ensure your systems meet your business continuity and availability requirements through proactive monitoring, managed infrastructure, and robust backup and disaster recovery solutions, helping you satisfy auditors’ questions about system uptime and resilience.
Confidentiality We help you protect sensitive information by implementing critical controls like data encryption (in-transit and at-rest), granular access policies, and secure data handling procedures, ensuring confidential data is restricted to authorized individuals and systems.
CIRO & BCFSA Mandates
Operating in the Canadian financial sector requires a deep understanding of local regulations. Our service is specifically designed to address the cybersecurity mandates set forth by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA).
Data Residency & Sovereignty We ensure your critical data is stored and processed within Canada, satisfying regulatory requirements for data residency and giving you full control over your information’s geographic location.
Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Our documented incident response process and 24/7 security monitoring provide the detailed logs and post-incident reports required to meet the mandatory breach notification timelines and reporting standards of CIRO and BCFSA.
Vendor Due Diligence & Risk Management As your IT and security partner, we provide all necessary documentation, including our own compliance certifications and security attestations, to help you satisfy regulatory requirements for third-party risk management.
Mandatory Controls Implementation We directly map our services to the specific controls mandated by regulators, including MFA, encryption, vulnerability management, and regular risk assessments, providing a clear path to provable compliance.
The Autimo Philosophy
We believe IT should be commoditized and standardized, just like utilities are.
Simple Like Electricity
Technology should be an enabler, not a daily distraction. We deliver IT as a reliable utility, an invisible foundation that works seamlessly so your team can focus on what they do best: driving your business forward.
Enterprise Grade Standards
Our standards aren't theoretical, they were forged inside Fortune 500 companies. We bring the same battle-tested discipline for security and resilience to your firm, scaled for your needs without watering down the protection.
Compliance Assured
Compliance shouldn't be a frantic, year-end project. We build it into the very foundation of your IT, with automated systems engineered to meet the strict demands of regulators like BCFSA and CIRO. This makes you perpetually audit-ready, turning a complex burden into a simple fact.
The Autimo Core Platform: Your All-In-One Managed IT Service
How We Deliver Worry-Free IT
For Your Team: Empowering Productivity
For Your Technology: Ensuring Stability & Performance
For Your Strategy: Delivering Security & Compliance
- Unlimited 24/7 Help Desk: Fast, expert support for your entire team via phone, email, and our client portal.
- New Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Secure, standardized, and efficient processes to manage user lifecycles from day one to the last.
- Comprehensive Staff Security Training: Ongoing education programs and simulated phishing tests to create a security-first culture.
- Complete Device Management: Proactive monitoring, management, and security for all your desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Network & Wi-Fi Management: Management of firewalls, switches, and wireless networks to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.
- Microsoft 365 & Azure Management: Expert administration, optimization, and security for your core Microsoft cloud services.
- Ransomware-Resilient Backup & Recovery: Managed data backups and a proven disaster recovery plan to guarantee operational continuity and make your firm un-ransomable
- Automated Security Patching: Systematic and automated patching of all systems to close security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers.
- Technology Vendor Management: We act as your single point of contact to manage all your technology vendors, including internet providers and software suppliers.
- 24/7 Managed Threat Detection & Response (MDR): Our Security Operations Center (SOC) provides around-the-clock monitoring to detect and contain threats before they cause damage.
- Secure Identity & Access Management: We implement and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and other controls to ensure only the right people access your data.
- Virtual CIO (vCIO) & Strategic Planning: We provide strategic guidance, technology roadmapping, and predictable budgeting to ensure IT aligns with your business goals.
- "Audit-Ready" Compliance Automation: Our platform provides the continuous documentation and evidence collection needed to keep you audit-ready 365 days a year for BCFSA, SOC 2, and investor due diligence.
Based in Vancouver
Covering Your Critical IT Needs
Infrastructure Management
The core technology backbone of the business, including servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure.
Server Management & Monitoring: Proactive monitoring, patching, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers to ensure health and performance.
Network Management & Monitoring: Management of routers, switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi to ensure network uptime and security.
Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) Management: Managing and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure such as virtual machines, storage, and networking in Azure or AWS.
Hardware Lifecycle Management: Tracking, managing, and planning for the replacement of aging IT hardware like servers and network gear.
User Support & Endpoint Management
Services focused on the end-users and the devices they use to perform their work.
IT Help Desk / Service Desk: A single point of contact for users to report issues, ask questions, and request IT services.
Desktop & Laptop Management: Proactive maintenance, patching, and performance tuning for all user workstations (Windows & macOS).
Mobile Device Management (MDM): Securely managing and supporting company and user-owned smartphones and tablets.
User Onboarding & Offboarding: Streamlined process for setting up IT access for new hires and revoking it for departing employees.
Software Installation & Management: Deploying, updating, and troubleshooting software applications across all endpoints.
Printer & Peripheral Management: Support and management for printers, scanners, and other connected office hardware.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
A critical stack of services designed to protect the business from internal and external threats and ensure regulatory adherence.
Managed Firewall & Unified Threat Management (UTM): Configuration, monitoring, and management of firewalls for network perimeter security.
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR): Advanced threat detection, investigation, and automated response on user devices and servers.
Email Security & Filtering: Protecting against phishing, spam, business email compromise, and other email-borne threats.
Security Patch Management: Timely testing and deployment of security patches for operating systems and third-party applications.
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) / SOC Services: 24/7 monitoring and analysis of security alerts from across the entire IT environment.
Vulnerability Scanning & Management: Regularly scanning systems to identify, prioritize, and remediate security weaknesses.
Security Awareness Training: Educating employees to recognize and avoid phishing, social engineering, and other common threats.
Web Content Filtering: Blocking access to malicious websites and enforcing acceptable use policies for internet access.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Management: Implementing and managing MFA across critical applications and services to secure user identities.
Compliance Management & Reporting: Assisting with IT controls and documentation to meet industry standards like HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI DSS.
Data Management, Backup & Disaster Recovery
Management of cloud-based platforms and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.
Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace Administration: Managing user accounts, licenses, security policies, and services within these productivity suites.
SaaS Application Management: Administering users, security, and integrations for the company’s portfolio of cloud software.
Public Cloud Services Brokerage: Assisting with the selection, migration, and management of public cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Line-of-Business (LOB) Application Support: Providing technical support and vendor liaison for industry-specific or custom software.
Voice over IP (VoIP) Management: Managing the company’s cloud-based phone system, including users, call routing, and hardware.
Cloud & Application Management
Management of cloud-based platforms and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.
Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace Administration: Managing user accounts, licenses, security policies, and services within these productivity suites.
SaaS Application Management: Administering users, security, and integrations for the company’s portfolio of cloud software.
Public Cloud Services Brokerage: Assisting with the selection, migration, and management of public cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Line-of-Business (LOB) Application Support: Providing technical support and vendor liaison for industry-specific or custom software.
Voice over IP (VoIP) Management: Managing the company’s cloud-based phone system, including users, call routing, and hardware.
Strategic IT & Vendor Management
High-level services that align technology with business goals and manage relationships with other technology providers.
Virtual CIO (vCIO) Services: Providing strategic IT guidance, technology roadmap planning, and long-term budgeting.
Third-Party Vendor Management: Acting as the single point of contact and technical liaison for hardware, software, and telecom providers.
IT Procurement & Asset Management: Managing the purchasing, licensing, and inventory of all IT hardware, software, and services.
IT Budgeting & Forecasting: Assisting leadership in creating and managing the annual IT budget.
Service Management & Reporting
The operational framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
IT Documentation & Knowledge Base: Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of the client’s IT environment, configurations, and processes.
Performance & Health Reporting: Providing regular reports on system health, security posture, service desk performance, and project status.
Quarterly/Technical Business Reviews (QBR/TBR): Scheduled meetings to review performance, discuss strategy, and align on future initiatives.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management: Defining and adhering to agreed-upon metrics for service response and resolution times.
Why Businesses Choose Autimo Core
Become Un-Ransomable
We deliver enterprise-grade security designed for the high-stakes world of business, making your firm effectively un-ransomable. Our 24/7 managed threat detection and resilient data recovery act as your reputational shield, containing breaches before they can impact client trust, investor confidence, or your bottom line.
Turn Risk into a Competitive Advantage
We go beyond IT support to become your strategic risk partner. Our proactive approach transforms technology from a source of problems into a stable, predictable, and auditable foundation. This gives you board-level assurance that your technology risk is being actively managed.
Make IT as Reliable as Electricity
Your technology should be as dependable as your electricity: always on, secure, and invisible. Autimo Core provides a stable, standardized foundation that eliminates operational disruptions and system downtime. This frees your leadership and staff to focus entirely on serving clients and growing the business, not managing IT crises.
Get Enterprise-Grade IT, Scaled for You
Our methodology was developed managing IT for global leaders where uptime is non-negotiable. Autimo Core distills this enterprise-grade discipline into a playbook specifically built for the SMB market, giving you a competitive advantage once reserved only for the largest corporations.
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