{"id":4199,"date":"2024-12-05T08:19:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/?p=4199"},"modified":"2024-12-05T08:19:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:19:27","slug":"avaleris-inc-the-history-of-a-cybersecurity-consulting-firm-in-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4199-avaleris-inc-the-history-of-a-cybersecurity-consulting-firm-in-ottawa","title":{"rendered":"Avaleris Inc.: The History of a Cybersecurity Consulting Firm in Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This well-known Canadian cybersecurity consulting company, based in Ottawa, Ontario, was founded in 2006 by Hugh Lindley, Mark Donnell, and Anita Berwash. More about the company&#8217;s development and its functions will be shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\">Ottawa Future<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13a3f3e9d47\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13a3f3e9d47\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4199-avaleris-inc-the-history-of-a-cybersecurity-consulting-firm-in-ottawa\/#Key_Information\" title=\"Key Information\">Key Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4199-avaleris-inc-the-history-of-a-cybersecurity-consulting-firm-in-ottawa\/#The_Companys_Scope_of_Work_and_Client_Overview\" title=\"The Company\u2019s Scope of Work and Client Overview\">The Company\u2019s Scope of Work and Client Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4199-avaleris-inc-the-history-of-a-cybersecurity-consulting-firm-in-ottawa\/#Avaleris_Inc_and_PwC\" title=\"Avaleris Inc. and PwC\">Avaleris Inc. and PwC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4199-avaleris-inc-the-history-of-a-cybersecurity-consulting-firm-in-ottawa\/#%E2%80%9CThe_New_Equation%E2%80%9D\" title=\"&#8220;The New Equation&#8221;\">&#8220;The New Equation&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Information\"><\/span>Key Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main focus of Avaleris Inc. is IT consulting and outsourcing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The headquarters of the information and technology service provider is located in Ottawa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company\u2019s main competitors include MarkMonitor, GoDaddy, DigiCert, Proofpoint, and Cisco Systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On September 16, 2021, Avaleris Inc. acquired PwC (the Canadian arm of PricewaterhouseCoopers).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-3.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-3-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-3-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-3-696x451.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Companys_Scope_of_Work_and_Client_Overview\"><\/span>The Company\u2019s Scope of Work and Client Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2006, Avaleris Inc. has earned a reputation as a reliable and proven leader in the cybersecurity industry. Over the years, the company has won numerous awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company&#8217;s specialists have provided a wide range of cybersecurity services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Risk assessment, where the team evaluates potential risks and develops a mitigation plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penetration testing to identify the most vulnerable spots in the security system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity monitoring for threats 24\/7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incident response to cybersecurity-related incidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the company offered its clients effective solutions for security and hybrid identity, access management, focusing on the Microsoft cloud environment. The company also provided security training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government organizations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy companies, and telecommunications representatives frequently sought the services of Avaleris Inc. Manufacturing and retail companies were also regular clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-4.png 994w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-4-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-4-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-4-696x470.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avaleris_Inc_and_PwC\"><\/span>Avaleris Inc. and PwC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of the acquisition, the Avaleris Inc. team consisted of over 30 individuals. PwC made a strategic decision, as the acquisition of Avaleris Inc. strengthened its cybersecurity division. The total number of PwC employees across the country exceeds 300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, demand for cybersecurity services has significantly increased, driven by several factors. For example, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and daring, no longer hesitant to attack organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There has also been an expansion of surface-level attacks due to the increased use of cloud technologies, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things. Moreover, many companies simply lack qualified cybersecurity professionals capable of protecting their systems. This explains the growing demand for cybersecurity services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A survey of Canadian CEOs conducted by PwC in 2021 revealed that cyber threats were considered the second greatest risk to organizations (with the COVID-19 pandemic ranking first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-5.png 982w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-5-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-5-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-5-696x478.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_New_Equation%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The New Equation&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sai Nair, Partner and Head of National and Cloud Technologies at PwC, welcomed the Avaleris Inc. team. He noted that their joint work would confirm a strong reputation among clients and a long-term, strategic partnership with Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PwC announced its strategy, known as \u201cThe New Equation,\u201d which includes an investment of $12 billion over the next five years, as well as a growth in the workforce (+100,000 people). As of 2021, the company employed approximately 284,000 people across the country, focusing on digital capabilities including cloud technologies, AI, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Avaleris Inc., this means new challenges and even more opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This well-known Canadian cybersecurity consulting company, based in Ottawa, Ontario, was founded in 2006 by Hugh Lindley, Mark Donnell, and Anita Berwash. More about the company&#8217;s development and its functions will be shared by Ottawa Future. 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