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Financial Services IT
FINTRAC · IIROC · OSC · FSRA

IT Security Built for Financial Professionals

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.

FINTRAC Compliant
IIROC Rule 17.16 Ready
PIPEDA / Bill C-27
PCI-DSS Support
$5.9M

Average cost of a financial sector data breach in Canada (IBM, 2025)

74%

Of financial firms reported a cyberattack in the past 12 months

$1M+

Maximum FINTRAC administrative monetary penalty per violation

30 Days

IIROC requirement to report cybersecurity incidents to regulators

Who We Serve

Specialized IT for Every Financial Practice

From independent advisors to credit unions, DSIT understands the unique compliance obligations and technology needs of Ontario's financial sector.

Investment Advisors & Dealers

IIROC-registered firms managing client portfolios and trading operations.

Mortgage Brokerages

FSRA-licensed brokerages processing sensitive personal and financial data.

Insurance Brokers & MGAs

RIBO-licensed brokers and managing general agents handling policyholder data.

Credit Unions & Caisses

Member-owned financial cooperatives under FSRA and provincial oversight.

Accounting & CPA Firms

CPA Ontario-regulated practices handling sensitive financial records.

Wealth Management Firms

Independent portfolio managers and family offices under OSC oversight.

Regulatory Obligations

Every Regulator.
Fully Covered.

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.

FINTRAC

AML/CTF IT controls, suspicious transaction monitoring, 5-year record retention

IIROC

Rule 17.16 cybersecurity requirements, 30-day incident reporting, annual risk assessment

FSRA

Technology risk management guidelines for mortgage brokers and credit unions

OSC

Cybersecurity expectations for registered portfolio managers and advisors

CPA Ontario

IT practice standards for member firms handling client financial data

DSIT Compliance Coverage

Financial Sector Scorecard

FINTRAC AML/CTF IT Controls100%
IIROC Cybersecurity Rule (Rule 17.16)100%
OSC Cybersecurity Guidance95%
FSRA Technology Risk Guidelines95%
PIPEDA / Bill C-27 Compliance100%
PCI-DSS (Payment Card Security)90%
SOC 2 Type II Readiness85%
CPA Ontario IT Practice Standards100%
100%

of DSIT financial clients pass their regulatory IT audits on the first attempt

Platform Support

We Support the Software You Already Use

Aderant
PCLaw
QuickBooks
Sage 300
Xero
Salesforce Financial
Morningstar
Bloomberg Terminal
Finastra
SS&C Technologies
Broadridge
Yardi
TaxCycle
Profile Tax
CaseWare
Temenos

End-to-End Encryption

AES-256 encryption for all client financial data at rest and in transit.

Privileged Access Management

Zero-trust PAM controls for all systems containing financial records.

FINTRAC Suspicious Activity Monitoring

Automated alerts and audit trails for AML/CTF compliance obligations.

Immutable Audit Logs

Tamper-proof logging for all system access — satisfies IIROC record-keeping rules.

Secure Cloud Migrations

Azure/AWS migrations with financial-grade security controls and data residency in Canada.

Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA enforced across all financial platforms and remote access points.

Financial Sector Pricing

Compliance-Ready Plans for Every Firm Size

Essential

For independent advisors, small brokerages, and solo CPA practices.

$950/month
  • Up to 10 devices managed
  • 24/7 security monitoring
  • PIPEDA compliance baseline
  • Encrypted backup (daily)
  • Phishing & email protection
  • Monthly compliance report
  • Business hours support (8am–6pm)
Most Popular

Professional

For IIROC-registered dealers, mortgage brokerages, and mid-size CPA firms.

$1,750/month
  • Up to 35 devices managed
  • IIROC + FINTRAC compliance package
  • SOC 2 readiness assessment
  • Advanced threat detection (EDR)
  • Privileged access management
  • Quarterly compliance audit
  • Priority 24/7 support
  • Incident response retainer

Enterprise

For credit unions, wealth management firms, and multi-branch operations.

Custom
  • Unlimited devices
  • Full regulatory compliance suite
  • Dedicated vCISO
  • PCI-DSS compliance management
  • Custom SIEM deployment
  • Annual penetration testing
  • Regulatory liaison support
  • SLA: 15-min critical response

Client Testimonials

Trusted by Ontario's Financial Professionals

"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

Free Resource

Financial Sector IT Compliance Kit

Download our comprehensive compliance resource kit — built specifically for Ontario financial firms. Includes checklists, templates, and self-assessment tools for every major regulator.

  • FINTRAC AML/CTF IT controls checklist
  • IIROC Rule 17.16 compliance worksheet
  • FSRA technology risk self-assessment
  • PIPEDA data mapping template for financial firms
  • Incident response plan template (financial sector)
  • Vendor due diligence questionnaire

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Immediate Impact

What Your Firm Gets in the First 30 Days

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.

🔍Day 1-3

IT Asset & Data Flow Audit

Full inventory of all systems that store, process, or transmit client financial data. We map every data flow against FINTRAC and OSFI requirements.

🛡️Day 5-7

Regulatory Gap Assessment

Written report mapping your current security posture against FINTRAC, OSFI, IIROC, and FSRA obligations. Includes a prioritised remediation plan.

🔒Week 2

Client Data Access Secured

Role-based access controls implemented. All staff have appropriate permissions. Audit logging activated on all systems that touch client financial data.

📋Week 3-4

AML/Fraud Controls Documented

IT controls supporting your AML compliance program documented. Breach response procedures drafted. Your team knows exactly what to do if an incident occurs.

☁️Month 2

Encrypted Backup Verified

All client financial record backups confirmed encrypted and compliant. Test restore completed. Business continuity plan documented for your firm.

📊Month 3

First Monthly Compliance Report

Executive summary: access log review, patch compliance, backup status, and a 90-day forward roadmap aligned to your regulatory calendar.