A Single Partner for Everything You Need With more than 450 technology partners in its ecosystem, Optiv provides clients with best-in-class security technology and solutions that equip organizations to detect and manage cyber threats effectively and efficiently in today's growing attack surface. Optiv's Partner of the Year Awards recognize forward-thinking innovation, performance and growth, and unparalleled technology solutions.
We Are Optiv Greatness is every team working toward a common goal. Winning in spite of cyber threats and overcoming challenges in spite of them. It’s building for a future that only you can create or simply coming home in time for dinner. However you define greatness, Optiv is in your corner. We manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.
Advisor to Canadian Companies and Federal Agencies Canada Cybersecurity Operations End-to-end solutions delivered by Canadians, for Canadians. Speak to an Advisor About Optiv Canada Optiv Canada Federal Products and Services Optiv Canada in the News 100% Trusted byOptiv Clients* *Based on 2024 independent study Optiv Canada is a proud Canadian company that stands ready to deliver Canadian-based cybersecurity solutions. We’re honored to have the tools, mechanisms and processes to offer Canadian cleared resources to better protect you and your data. Image Coast-to-Coast Resources Optiv Canada Inc. is a Canadian legal entity with its own officers and board of directors. Our headquarters is based in Mississauga, just outside of Toronto with employees spanning all provinces. Image End-to-End Cybersecurity Solutions With over 1,600 highly experienced professionals and strategic relationships with 450+ security technology vendors, we can advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs. Image Canadian Cleared Resources We provide both global and Canadian-based solutions and can help you integrate local vendors to mitigate international exchange rateswhen possible. Industry Awards from Top Analysts Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Featured Services We serve over 800+ Canadian clients across all industries and can help you source Canadian based service providers and software solutions. View All Services Third-Party Risk Management as a Service Incident Response SASE Services Cloud Transformation Services Penetration Testing AI Security IAM Security Managed Detection and Response Why Optiv Canada? As a proactive leader in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, we can help you define a clear security strategy, select and source technology, integrate services within your existing controls and measure ROI to ensure your financial and security goals are met. We advise clients on how to implement best practices and emerging technologies using expertise gathered from ~6,000 clients across every major industry. We deploy emerging technologies, helping you select and source from a large network of 450+ technology partners, including a large bench of Canadian resources. We operate using in-house professional and managed services to ensure you are getting the most protection and ROI from your cyber investments. Our Clients Include: All levels of governmentCrown CorpsPublic safetyEnergy sectorUtilitiesFinancial institutionsHealthcareManufacturingRetailPensionInvestment funds Image Cybersecurity Intelligence Tailored to Your Business Risk Optiv Market System™ (OMS) is an analyst-verified business intelligence and risk analysis platform that uses AI-driven recommendations to help you make more efficient, data supported decisions. OMS is informed by Optiv client data and is aligned with industry standards such as CM:ITSG-33 and Canadian Cybersecurity Skills Framework. Learn More about Optiv Market System Case StudyCanadian Bank Reduces Risk and Saves Costs via Data Protection Services A Canadian bank was looking for an evaluation of their current data protection and strategy program to prepare for regulatory changes. Learn how we helped them identity the highest ROI opportunities and empowered their security team to gain stakeholder endorsement. View Case Study Image Canadian Federal and Provincial Government Optiv Canada Federal Security Clearance Optiv Canada Federal was established in 2017 resulting from the acquisition of Conexsys Communications Ltd. Conexsys Communications has been a trusted Canadian security and networking solutions provider since 1997. Optiv Canada Federal works with all levels of Canadian government to strengthen their cybersecurity programs. Public Services and Procurement Canada Optiv Canada offers several government-wide procurement vehicles to enable departments and agencies to contract more effectively with the private sector for consulting services. Optiv Canada Federal is currently prequalified on a number of these vehicles. Ontario’s Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Optiv Canada Federal has once again been recognized as a valued cybersecurity product and services vendor to the Ontario government – holding two Vendor of Record (VOR) lists of pre-qualified Suppliers for Task-Based I&IT and IT Security Product and Services. PSPC Government-Wide Vehicles Optiv Canada Federal is qualified on the following federal government vehicles: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS), Tier 1: EN578-170432/520/EI, B10_1011 Stream 6 (C) Cyber Protection Services in all Regions. C.1 Strategic IT Security Planning and Protection Consultant C.2 IT Security Methodology, Policy and Procedures Analyst C.3 IT Security TRA and C&A Analyst C.4 IT Security Product Evaluation Specialist C.5 PKI Specialist C.6 IT Security Engineer C.7 IT Security Design Specialist C.8 Network Security Analyst C.9 IT Security Systems Operator C.10 IT Security Installation Specialist C.12 Incident Management Specialist C.13 Physical IT Security Specialist Software License Supply Arrangement (SLSA) Optiv Canada Federal Inc. currently holds a Software License Supply Arrangement (SLSA) with CyberArk. CyberArk SLSA: EN578-232335/055/SMS: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/award-notice/ws3971158100-cw2309422-acm156461991 Solution-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS), Tier 1: EN537-05IT01/J Stream 10, Security Management in all Regions Cyber Security Procurement Vehicle (CSPV) The Cyber Security Procurement Vehicle (CSPV) is Shared Services Canada’s agile procurement process to more efficiently implement Treasury Board (TB) approved cyber security projects and respond rapidly to unforeseen cyber threats. CSPV enables Canada to rapidly procure technology, integration services, and solutions from a pre-qualified supplier ecosystem in order to effectively serve the NSDS branch in the execution of their mandate. Optiv has been awarded the following CSPV procurements through Shared Services Canada Network Device Authentication (NDA) Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Supply Arrangement Endpoint Visibility, Awareness, and Security (EVAS) Supply Arrangement Zone Security Supply Arrangement ProServices Supply Arrangement Stream 6, Cyber Protection Services: 6.1 Strategic IT Security Planning and Protection Consultant 6.2 IT Security Methodology, Policy and Procedures Analyst 6.3 IT Security TRA and C&A Analyst 6.5 PKI Specialist 6.6 IT Security Engineer 6.7 IT Security Design Specialist 6.8 Network Security Analyst 6.9 IT Security Systems Operator 6.10 IT Security Installation Specialist 6.11 IT Security VA Specialist 6.12 Incident Management Specialist 6.15 Computer Forensics Specialist Ontario Vendor of Record Optiv Canada Federal is qualified on the following Ontario VORs: FlexTrack MSP Program for Information Technology Contracts Ontario IT Security Product and Services Vendor of Record Optiv Canada Inc. is qualified on the following vehicles: Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) Software Products and Related Services Agreement Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) Networking Products and Related Services Agreement Federal Approved Reseller Optiv Canada Federal Inc. is approved as a reseller by Supply Ontario for the Agreement for the IT Security Products and Services Tender 17543 in the following categories: View Reseller Categories 2. Security Information and Event Management, and next Gen SIEM Solutions/ Security Orchestration, Automation and Response and Insider Risk Management 3. Distributed Denial of Service Mitigation and DDoS Testing Services 4. Web Application and API Protection 5. Privileged Account Management and Secrets Management 6. Next-Generation Firewall and Next Generation Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention System 7. Identity & Access Management 8. Encryption Key Management 9. Enterprise, Governance, Risk & Compliance, IT Risk Management Solutions 10. Security Service Edge 11. Security Threat Intelligence Services 12. Incident Response and Forensic Services 13. Static Application Security Testing 14. Dynamic Application Security Testing 15. Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment Tools 16. Red Team Tools 17. Penetration Testing Tools 19. Cloud Security Posture Management 21. Firewall Policy Management 23. Cybersecurity Phishing 24. Professional Services: Cyber Security Tabletop Exercises 33. Professional Services: Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Optiv Canada Federal is uniquely positioned to bring our experience gained working with Canadian government clients in highly secure, regulated environments over the past 20 years. We are ready to assist Government departments at all levels with planning, building and running the next evolution of cybersecurity solutions. For more information on how Optiv Canada Federal can support your government cybersecurity project, please contact our Government Team at ocf@optiv.com Why Canada Trusts Optiv 0+ Canadian clients 0,500+ Cybersecurity expertsin-house 0+ Security technology partners 0% Repeatclients Optiv Canada in the News Image Optiv Canada Scores Highest in Market Research Firm’s Brand Perception Survey Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture in 2023 Image Cyber security: 10 questions Canadian Board of Directors need to ask Enter Optiv MXDR. Rest easy. We’ve got this Getting digital transformation right Zero Trust = Assume a Breach Image Optiv Helping Companies of All Sizes Boost Their Cybersecurity Transitioning from the Internet of Things to the Interconnectedness of Everything Image Why We Need More Women in Cyber Security Our Leadership With more than 150 collective years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, our executive leadership team is prepared to help you tackle all of your security-related challenges. Image Cheryl McGrath Area Vice President and Country General Manager, Canada cheryl.mcgrath@optiv.com Image Liam McCart Public Sector Regional Director liam.mccart@optiv.com Image Phillip Solakov Solutions Director phillip.solakov@optiv.com Image Josh Stevens Canada West Regional Director josh.stevens@optiv.com Image Ivan Brinjak Toronto Regional Director ivan.brinjak@optiv.com Image Greg Buckler Toronto Regional Director greg.buckler@optiv.com Image Lina Dabit Executive Director, Office of theCISO lina.dabit@optiv.com Speak to a Canadian Cybersecurity Advisor Fill out the form before to speak with an advisor that can help you can achieve your full potential and accelerate your business outcomes.