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Governance, Risk and Compliance

Our Enterprise Security and Risk Management Consultants guide clients so that they can make confident decisions about their Security Program, ensuring it is both Compliant and Future-Proofed

Information Technology

Our roadmap will include strategies to protect your infrastructure against network and application downtime, application vulnerability exploitation, network anomalies, malware, data theft and other emerging cyber-attack threats.

Managed Services

Don’t waste valuable internal resources by relegating them to daily core monitoring activities. We have top talent onboard who are specialized in the kind of threat detection and vulnerability awareness you need to keep your network secure 24/7/365.

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Exposure to Risk is Ever-Changing

Our Enterprise Security and Risk Management Consultants guide clients so that they can make confident decisions about their Security Program, ensuring it is both Compliant and Future-Proofed.

What Is Mentor Technologies?

Mentor Technologies is a enterprise security and risk management firm focused on providing our clients with a comprehensive and mature security program. Our methodology includes the knowledgeable use of security assessments, governance modelling, risk and compliance analysis, as well as network and application security consultation.

Who Is Mentor Technologies?

The team at Mentor Technologies has been involved in the information security field for many years, working “in the trenches”. Our consultants have held many positions ranging from GRC executives to Network Security Specialists to Assurance Analysts and Compliance Auditors. This breadth of experience means Mentor understands both the technical risks within your environment as well as the business risks. Our consultants provide guidance on how your security program can best facilitate and support the needs of the various stakeholders you serve.

Why Mentor Technologies?

Having worked with many security and risk consultants throughout the years, the Mentor team came to the realization that enterprise clients were looking for a more disciplined and business-focused approach to their security needs. We have worked with clients of all types in many verticals, gaining the type of hands-on experience that is required to ensure exposure to risk is mitigated and governance and compliance matters are strictly adhered to.

How Mentor Works

As corporate leaders and their boards become more involved in understanding the cybersecurity risks in their organizations, they become more aware of the need for a clear future-proof roadmap. Mentor’s methodology delivers quick, process-driven results. We are small enough to be nimble but experienced enough to be true subject matter experts.

Our business model is mature and tested, allowing us to provide value for clients in an area that demands a keen understanding of business context and a good amount of learned future-proofing in order to ensure reputational risk due to security failure is mitigated.

Assess

Develop Requirements
GAP Assessments
Threat Risk Assessments
Risk Identification
Recommendations

Design

Governance
Solution Model with Details
Interaction Model
Pre-production Model

Build

Details to initiate Solution
Integration into Infrastructure
Maintenance and Support Model
Validation of Solution
Solution Support Documentation

Run

Refine Governance Model
Define Monitoring
Establish reporting structure
Establish audit and compliance model

Optimize

Develop Maintenance and compliance Processes
Control reviews
Control findings
Compliance process implementation

Our Services

Governance, Risk and Compliance
Do you have Accurate Reporting of your Risk Status?

While risks are increasing, many security executives are finding it difficult to accurately report risk status to their boards and internal business partners with complete confidence. That’s where Mentor comes in.

 

We provide Security programs that prioritize risks and business alignment, with easy-to-use reporting tools and dashboards, giving you both the ability to measure the status of risks as well as an understanding of how current security programs are addressing them.

Expert Guidance

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Make no mistake: more regulatory compliance is coming (ie ISO27001, NERC 5). As more compliancy regimes come into existence, with more aggressive targets and tactics (ie fines are starting to be implemented), it is becoming more costly for organizations to fail an audit/be considered non-compliant.

Security and risk management systems are becoming Board-level discussions while government and industry regulations are also requiring better risk monitoring and controls.

IT Security Tools

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Mentor provides clients with an efficient way to map all event data into a holistic, business-level perspective by integrating security planning in the larger context of IT and business planning.  We manage dozens of compliance programs for our clients, implementing best practices so that you can ultimately provide security auditors with the types of measurements, monitoring and controls they want to see.

Rely on Mentor’s experience, not just checklists

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We guide clients through Pre-audit planning to ensure a smooth, successful enterprise IT security audit for both the organization and the auditor.  Our experience in this area is second-to-none: we have years of experience with both internal and external security reviews to use as a baseline.

Establishment of a Baseline

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Security audits aren’t a one-shot deal: by establishing a security baseline through regular audits you can measure progress and evaluate the auditor’s professional advice with an eye to future-proofing your enterprise.

An established security posture will help measure the effectiveness of an audit.

Our Services

Information Security

Our roadmap will include strategies to protect your infrastructure against network and application downtime, application vulnerability exploitation, network anomalies, malware, data theft and other emerging cyber-attack threats.

Prioritization is Key

Based on the sensitivity of data or applications, our goal is to first implement the controls that will provide the greatest risk reduction and protection against the most dangerous threats. Mentor will provide a plan to roll out the most important controls without straining your IT resources that most likely are already stretched thin.

 

We begin by helping to identify your organization’s highest risk assets and business services, since they are also likely to be the ones subject to compliance requirements.

 

Both applications and networks present risks and have the potential for malicious hackers to gain access to sensitive information either (a) within the network or (b) inside applications that have access to the network.  Addressing these areas from a risk-perspective, we are able to give clients the confidence they need so that they can allocate appropriate budgets that enhance their overall security program.

 

Our Services

Managed Services

Most organizations working with a skeletal IT staff live in constant fear of their business coming to a halt due to natural disasters, outages, fires, and a host of other business threats.  We’re here to help.

At Mentor, we make it our mission to keep up with evolving technologies so that we can provide a single source of expertise for our clients.  Our managed services, staffed by certified and highly skilled network consultants, safeguard your IT environment seamlessly, at optimal levels and with predictable costs.

 

Our talented team provides deep technical knowledge with 24/7/365 security monitoring so that your own IT department can remained focused on core initiatives more in keeping with your business objectives.

 

We provide a tailored end-to-end management solution with SLAs that suit your specific needs. By monitoring your network, data and applications we provide protection from security vulnerabilities through:

 

  • Patch management
  • Desktop optimization
  • Data backup monitoring/back up and restore
  • Disaster recovery and Business Continuity plans and procedures
  • Optimization for network performance, scalability, and availability

Training and Education

Explanation

Skillset Assessment
Knowledge Transfer
Guidelines

Application

Hands-On Involvement
Practice

Correction

Performance Assessment
Direct Explanation

Repetition

Perfect Practice
Memorization

Demonstration

Observation
Refinement of expertise

As an Enterprise Security and Risk Management firm, we provide your organization’s security and risk management professionals with guidance and knowledge to accomplish the goal of a more mature security program. We reinforce this knowledge transfer with a series of on-site presentations and corresponding documentation to ensure a true understanding of our recommendations.

 

We also recognize the key to the long-term success of an organization’s security program is through the empowerment of IT staff with new skills and knowledge. Investing purely in technology assets without giving the staff the requisite expertise to operate these advanced technologies can otherwise have disappointing results.

 

Mentor delivers a high level of practical knowledge transfer in all of our engagements using:

 

  • In-person discussions
  • White board sessions
  • Instructor-led training
  • Web-based training
  • Hands on “over the shoulder” learning
  • Recorded Webinars
  • Enterprise Compliance Communication Plans

 

Customized Training and Education for Staff

With respect to Information Security policies, our focus is on training staff, service providers and suppliers with regards to their own responsibilities in protecting the enterprise’s IT resources and data.

In order to acquire predictable results in an enterprise security program, individuals need to be aware of the organization’s expectations of them. A strong training plan ensures that good habits are formed and security awareness becomes part of the workplace culture.

Advanced Cyber Security Training

Closing the skills gap in your workforce with advanced cyber security training can provide your organization with a strong defense against a constantly-changing landscape. Our trainers have spent years working “in-the-trenches”, while constantly upgrading their skillsets through practical hands-on experience as well as through constant study and research.

We provide advanced training in areas such as:

  • Advanced Systems and Applications Attack and Defense
  • Baseline Configurations
  • Configuration Management
  • Contingency Plans and Backups
  • Advanced Malware Analysis
  • Risk Management Frameworks
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Implementation of Access Control and Validation Procedures
  • Implementation of a Secure Facility Plan
  • Advanced Tools for PHIPA and PIPEDA Compliance

 

 

News/Blog

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Careers

Looking for a new job? Mentor is growing fast. Get an inside look at Mentor’s culture, and how you can join the team.

Mission Statement

Mentor’s mission is to build and deploy future-proofed risk mitigation solutions, taking into account the need for proper compliance and governance, in order to ensure maximum uptime and availability for our clients. We accomplish this in the spirit of mentorship, working alongside our clients “in the trenches”, guiding and training their team members with the practical application of procedures and processes that build their skillsets to a level that aligns with the security needs of the organization.

Our Culture

At Mentor, our culture fosters inclusivity, community involvement and mentorship. In a knowledge-intensive firm such as ours, we feel it is important to attract bright and motivated team members and then give them every opportunity to thrive and achieve success.
Inclusivity
In an organization so reliant on its people, creating a diverse and inclusive environment isn't only the right thing to do - it is critical to the successful implementation of our mission.
Community Involvement
An important part of our culture is our support of non-profit organizations that make a positive difference in our local communities. We encourage active employee participation and volunteerism. By encouraging their engagement in meaningful community experiences, we foster a sense of belonging both within our team, but also within the community in which we come to work every day.
Mentorship
True to our namesake, Mentor’s Mentorship Program aims to foster an exchange of professional ideas and expertise between new IT professionals and long-standing industry veterans – those with true career achievements that can be learned from. Our process enhances the growth curve and experience of both parties. Our program can include teamings of Mentor team members as well our client’s staff.
AODA
In fulfilling our mission, Mentor Technologies is committed to providing its goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. We are also committed to giving persons with disabilities the same opportunity to access our services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other customers.
Bring-Your-Dog-To-Work Program
At Mentor, BYOD takes on a whole new meaning in our dog-friendly work space. Studies have shown that dogs in the workplace can reduce work-related stress, improve morale and increase productivity and job satisfaction. Pets also provide an opportunity for team bonding and are a welcome outlet to help relieve day-to-day stress.
Our office space is pet-proofed (no open garbage bins!) to be sure it's safe for our furriest team members.

Our Core Values

At Mentor, our high-expectation, high-achievement environment means team members always work to their fullest personal potential. Our dedication to excellence is underpinned by our shared core values:
High expectations and High Performance
At Mentor, we expect a high level of performance and dedication from every team member. We find that having high expectations motivates each individual to push themselves to a level that impacts results – both personally and professionally.
Commitment to the Value of Learning for Life
Mentor provides flexible hours for continuing education and self-learning opportunities, ensuring that new technologies, concepts and ideas are consistently applied to our work. The hallmark of a high caliber individual is their commitment to excellence and achievement achieved through study and this is something we support.
Social Fulfilment
The type of high caliber individual who works at Mentor want to invest in their careers in order to grow their skills and knowledge, while having a greater impact in both their personal lives and their communities. We provide a workplace environment that encourages this, including:

● Work-life balance
● Giving back to the community
● Rich social life at work
● Workplace wellness and health promotion
Teamwork and Collaboration
Working for the collective purpose, rather than personal recognition, is the hallmark of how we achieve great things for our clients. It is also why we encourage the alignment of personal and professional goals with those of the organization. We endeavour to explore each individual’s aspirations and make that happen by assigning projects where they can have the greatest impact.
Celebrating Success and Inspiring Others to be Successful
At Mentor, recognition of accomplishment is critical to our success. We know that when hard work is valued, job satisfaction, motivation and productivity rises. We organize a variety of fun off-site activities to not only celebrate and reward impactful work, but to inspire the whole team to continue to strive for success and to have fun doing it.
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1.800.717.9895

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206665 Highway 26

Meaford, Ontario N4L 1W7

Email Us At

info@mentor-technologies.ca

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