Protect your business from threats that never take a day off.
Managed cyber security, phishing training, ransomware defence and fully managed IT from Calgary's trusted MSP. Twenty years of experience keeping local businesses safe.
20 +
Years of IT experience
24/7
Real-time monitoring
90%
Of attacks start with phishing
100%
Calgary-based support team
Our Approach
Layered defence built for small and mid-sized Calgary businesses.
Hackers no longer focus only on enterprises. They target local businesses precisely because they expect weaker defences, outdated software, and untrained staff.
At HLS Data Solutions, our cyber security services are built around one idea: protection should work quietly in the background so your team can focus on running the business.
Three pillars of HLS security
01
Phishing Simulation & Training
02
Ransomware Protection
03
Fully Managed IT & Security
04
Dark Web & Credential Monitoring
05
Backup & Disaster Recovery
06
Endpoint Detection & Response
Phishing Simulation Services
Train your team before a real attacker tests them. Turn staff into your strongest line of defence.
90%+
Of successful attacks start with phishing
Phishing Simulation & Awareness Training
More than ninety percent of successful cyber attacks start with a phishing email. A single click on a convincing message is all it takes to hand over passwords, install ransomware, or expose sensitive client data. The strongest firewall cannot stop an employee who trusts the wrong email.HLS Data Solutions delivers ongoing phishing simulation programs that turn your staff into an active line of defence. We send realistic, safe test emails throughout the year, measure who clicks, and deliver short training modules to the employees who need them most.
How the program works
We begin with a baseline campaign to measure your current click rate and identify high-risk users. From there, we schedule regular simulations modelled on real attack patterns including fake invoices, spoofed Microsoft 365 login pages, delivery notifications, and impersonated executive requests.Every simulation is followed by instant, non-punitive training for users who fall for the test. Over time, your click rates drop, your staff become more confident in spotting suspicious messages, and your overall risk posture improves in a measurable way.
Ransomware Protection & Recovery
Ransomware attacks can shut down a business in minutes and cost tens of thousands of dollars in recovery, ransom payments, lost revenue, and reputation damage. For many small businesses, a single incident is enough to close the doors for good.
Paying the ransom is no guarantee of getting your data back, and reporting requirements under Canadian privacy laws can add legal pressure on top of the technical crisis. Our strategy is layered because no single tool can stop every threat.
How the program works
Advanced endpoint detection and response tools monitor every device for suspicious behaviour and isolate infected machines automatically. Email filtering removes malicious attachments and links before they reach inboxes. Application whitelisting prevents unauthorized software from running on company systems. Network segmentation limits how far an infection can spread.
What you get with HLS
24/7 monitoring across servers, workstations, cloud
Regular recovery testing to confirm backups work
Automated backup with off-site, immutable storage
Coordination with your insurer and legal counsel
Incident response playbooks for the first hour
Documented recovery time objectives you can trust
Fully Managed IT & Security Services
Running an in-house IT team is expensive and difficult to staff. Hiring one person leaves gaps in coverage. Hiring a full department is out of reach for most small and mid-sized businesses in Calgary. Our fully managed services give you the complete capability of an internal IT and security team at a predictable monthly cost.
Real-time monitoring of servers and endpoints
Patch management and scheduled software updates
Helpdesk support by phone, email, remote session
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace administration
