Case Study: Assured [Core] - How Brampton SMB Protected Data from Cyberattacks

Case Study: How a 2-Day Assured CORE™ Sprint Transformed a Mortgage Brokerage’s Cybersecurity Posture

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Client Overview

A regional mortgage brokerage firm serving over 200 active clients relied heavily on digital operations — from online loan applications and client document uploads to cloud-based CRMs and shared drives. Yet, like many SMBs, they had minimal cybersecurity controls in place.

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The Challenge

Before partnering with Security Assured, the brokerage faced:

• No MFA or password policy enforcement on email and CRM.
• Publicly exposed website admin panel and outdated CMS plugins.
• Unsecured file-sharing for client financial documents.
• Laptops running outdated antivirus software and no EDR.
• No incident-response plan, security policy, or backup verification.

Their cyber-insurance provider had also flagged them as “high risk,” jeopardizing renewal.

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The Assured CORE™ Sprint – “48 Hours to Secure”

Security Assured deployed its Assured CORE™ 2-Day Sprint — a rapid-action service designed to harden small business environments within 48 hours.

Day 1: Discovery + Defense

• Conducted rapid baseline audit of email, endpoints, and web assets.
• Implemented MFA across Microsoft 365 and CRM accounts.
• Hardened email with SPF/DKIM/DMARC.
• Patched CMS vulnerabilities and locked down the admin portal.
• Configured secure file-sharing with encryption and access logs.

Day 2: Backup + Behavior

• Verified backup integrity and performed a restoration drill.
• Deployed lightweight EDR on all endpoints.
• Delivered an “SMB Cyber Hygiene Kit” — tailored policies and playbooks.
• Conducted micro-training and a phishing simulation for staff.
• Built a 90-Day Cybersecurity Roadmap with prioritized next steps.

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Measurable Results (Within 72 Hours)

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The brokerage’s cyber-insurance renewal was approved with a premium reduction, and they received positive feedback from underwriters citing “clear evidence of improved controls.”

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Client Testimonial

“In just two days, Security [Assured] turned our cybersecurity around.
We went from uncertainty to confidence — our website, devices, and client data now feel protected and professional.”
— Operations Director, Mortgage Brokerage Firm

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Key Takeaways

• Speed matters. A focused 48-hour sprint can dramatically improve SMB security posture.
• Visibility drives confidence. Measurable metrics make cyber risk tangible.
• Readiness wins deals. Strong controls directly influenced insurance and client trust.

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Ready for Your 2-Day Sprint?

Your business can achieve the same overnight transformation.
Visit https://www.securityassured.ca/company-pages/assured-core or call 365-777-0000 to schedule your Assured [Core] Cybersecurity Sprint.