that ask for user names and passwords
because the company is “upgrading their
servers and lost employee data” is anoth-
er way to test security. NCI will even work
onsite, trying to assess how easily one of
their team members can gain entry to the
business and access protected informa-
tion. They may even toss a few USB sticks
infected with malware on the floor, know-
ing that at least one person may pick it up
and use it in their computer. Ultimately,
NCI is tasked with finding the holes within
a business and then determining the best
ways to plug those holes.
At the end of the assessment, each client
is provided with a roadmap that offers clear
direction on where to allocate resources
and funding for maximum cyber protec-
tion. Because cyber security is so exten-
sive, it’s important for companies to focus
on areas that will deliver results. The road-
map paints a picture that makes it easier
to both understand and support the need
for spending on cyber security efforts.
GIVING BACK IS A PRIORITY
Though the company has a strong man-
date to meet their clients’ needs by com-
bining third-party solutions, training and
proactive security services, NCI also feels
strongly about contributing to their com-
munities. In fact, giving back is considered
one of the organization’s core values. They
support a number of different charitable
groups, including the True Patriot Love
Foundation, the Peel Children’s Aid Foun-
dation, Covenant House, Cadets Canada
and the Mississauga Food bank, among
others. Last year, they introduced a pro-
gram that matches employee charitable
donations up to $100 per person.
The commitment to supporting various
groups and foundations speaks to some
of NCI’s values — passion, integrity, being
respectful, fostering leadership qualities
and encouraging a sense of responsibility.
“We seem to get better every year at
finding ways to go back to our communi-
ties and try to do things that are of value
and are giving back. It’s something that
connects the business and connects the
team, but it’s also a great thing to do. You
feel really great about it.”
To learn more about NCI and protect-
ing your company from cyber crime, visit
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