DSIT delivers compliance-ready managed IT for Ontario's financial sector — FINTRAC, IIROC, FSRA, and OSC aligned. Protect client assets, satisfy regulators, and eliminate IT risk.
Average cost of a financial sector data breach in Canada (IBM, 2025)
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IIROC requirement to report cybersecurity incidents to regulators
Who We Serve
From independent advisors to credit unions, DSIT understands the unique compliance obligations and technology needs of Ontario's financial sector.
IIROC-registered firms managing client portfolios and trading operations.
FSRA-licensed brokerages processing sensitive personal and financial data.
RIBO-licensed brokers and managing general agents handling policyholder data.
Member-owned financial cooperatives under FSRA and provincial oversight.
CPA Ontario-regulated practices handling sensitive financial records.
Independent portfolio managers and family offices under OSC oversight.
Regulatory Obligations
Ontario's financial sector operates under one of the most demanding regulatory environments in North America. DSIT's compliance-first approach ensures your IT infrastructure satisfies FINTRAC, IIROC, FSRA, and OSC requirements simultaneously — with documented evidence for every audit.
AML/CTF IT controls, suspicious transaction monitoring, 5-year record retention
Rule 17.16 cybersecurity requirements, 30-day incident reporting, annual risk assessment
Technology risk management guidelines for mortgage brokers and credit unions
Cybersecurity expectations for registered portfolio managers and advisors
IT practice standards for member firms handling client financial data
Financial Sector Scorecard
of DSIT financial clients pass their regulatory IT audits on the first attempt
Platform Support
AES-256 encryption for all client financial data at rest and in transit.
Zero-trust PAM controls for all systems containing financial records.
Automated alerts and audit trails for AML/CTF compliance obligations.
Tamper-proof logging for all system access — satisfies IIROC record-keeping rules.
Azure/AWS migrations with financial-grade security controls and data residency in Canada.
MFA enforced across all financial platforms and remote access points.
Financial Sector Pricing
For independent advisors, small brokerages, and solo CPA practices.
For IIROC-registered dealers, mortgage brokerages, and mid-size CPA firms.
Client Testimonials
"DSIT transformed our compliance posture. We passed our IIROC cybersecurity audit with zero findings — the first time in our firm's history. Their team understands financial regulation as well as they understand technology."
Michael Okafor
Chief Compliance Officer
Okafor Capital Management, Toronto
"As a mortgage brokerage, we handle extremely sensitive client data. DSIT's encrypted client portal and FSRA-aligned IT controls gave us and our clients complete peace of mind. Setup was done in under two weeks."
Priya Nair
Principal Broker
Nair Mortgage Solutions, Mississauga
"Our CPA firm needed to meet CPA Ontario's new IT practice standards without hiring an internal IT team. DSIT delivered a complete compliance-ready IT environment at a fraction of the cost of an in-house hire."
David Tremblay, CPA
Managing Partner
Tremblay & Associates, Ottawa
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Immediate Impact
FINTRAC and OSFI compliance is not a six-month project. Here is the exact sequence of deliverables DSIT delivers to financial services clients from day one.
Full inventory of all systems that store, process, or transmit client financial data. We map every data flow against FINTRAC and OSFI requirements.
Written report mapping your current security posture against FINTRAC, OSFI, IIROC, and FSRA obligations. Includes a prioritised remediation plan.
Role-based access controls implemented. All staff have appropriate permissions. Audit logging activated on all systems that touch client financial data.
IT controls supporting your AML compliance program documented. Breach response procedures drafted. Your team knows exactly what to do if an incident occurs.
All client financial record backups confirmed encrypted and compliant. Test restore completed. Business continuity plan documented for your firm.
Executive summary: access log review, patch compliance, backup status, and a 90-day forward roadmap aligned to your regulatory calendar.