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Best Cybersecurity Companies in Nanaimo, BC (2026)

161 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Nanaimo: Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: Mr Fix Computers & smart phone repair #1, 1,119 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 161 ranked; ranked #17.

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161 Nanaimo cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 62 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 161 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Cybersecurity companies in Vancouver ranking. See Cybersecurity companies in Vancouver

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Nanaimo at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Nanaimo at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services635.0★ (80)Vancouver, 62 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Comwell Systems Group Inc.624.8★ (79)Richmond, 70 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3MSP Corp (Formerly Softlanding)604.8★ (35)Vancouver, 61 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Genesis Alarms595.0★ (78)Surrey, 80 km awaySat—
5Perfect IT Solutions Inc584.8★ (26)Surrey, 83 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Resolved.585.0★ (25)Surrey, 91 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Alphafox Forensics584.9★ (13)Richmond, 62 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Superion Inc. - Top Rated Managed IT Service Support Provider , Cyber Security574.9★ (96)Surrey, 88 km away——
9IT Blueprint Solutions Inc.575.0★ (9)Vancouver, 61 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Anytime Computer Repairs575.0★ (502)Delta, 76 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 161 best cybersecurity companies in Nanaimo, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Genesis Alarms

    Based in Surrey, 80 km away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11231 140 St, Surrey, BC V3R 6N3
    View profile for Genesis Alarms(604) 836-1891

  6. #6 Resolved.

    Based in Surrey, 91 km away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5668 192 St #209, Surrey, BC V3S 2V7
    View profile for Resolved.(604) 335-5574

  7. #7 Alphafox Forensics

    Based in Richmond, 62 km away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12339 Steveston Hwy #429, Richmond, BC V6W 0B4
    View profile for Alphafox Forensics(604) 783-2363

  8. #8 Superion Inc. - Top Rated Managed IT Service Support Provider , Cyber Security

    Based in Surrey, 88 km away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 4 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 4 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17618 58 Ave #101, Surrey, BC V3S 1L3
    View profile for Superion Inc. - Top Rated Managed IT Service Support Provider , Cyber Security(604) 227-3063

  12. #12 X10 Technologies

    Based in Vancouver, 61 km away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1199 W Pender St #510, Vancouver, BC V6E 2R1
    View profile for X10 Technologies(866) 442-0565

  16. #16 StillWater IT

    Based in Langley, 92 km away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19686 48a Ave, Langley, BC V3A 3N7
    View profile for StillWater IT(604) 899-1105

  17. #17 Mr Fix Computers & smart phone repair #1

    Based in Maple Ridge, 98 km away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,119 Google reviews, the most in Nanaimo.

    • 4.7★ from 1,119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    in between 225th & 226TH on the south side of lougheed, 22542 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V1
    View profile for Mr Fix Computers & smart phone repair #1(604) 477-4700

  19. #19 RAWiT Services Inc.

    Based in Oak Bay, 79 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    View profile for RAWiT Services Inc.(778) 381-2340

  20. #20 MicroAge Richmond

    Based in Richmond, 63 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4611 No 6 Rd #150, Richmond, BC V6V 2L3
    View profile for MicroAge Richmond(604) 330-2696

  21. #21 F12.net

    Based in Surrey, 88 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17577 56 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 1C4
    View profile for F12.net(604) 576-9522

  23. #23 UHelpCo

    Based in Vancouver, 54 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 140 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    4500 W 13th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 2V4
    View profile for UHelpCo(778) 308-9028

  25. #25 happier IT Inc.

    Based in Surrey, 83 km away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3033 King George Blvd Unit 36, Surrey, BC V4P 1B8
    View profile for happier IT Inc.(888) 897-3611

How we ranked Nanaimo cybersecurity companies

We scored 161 Nanaimo cybersecurity companies on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Nanaimo data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a cybersecurity company

  1. Ask whether monitoring is staffed around the clock by the firm itself or by a partner.
  2. Ask for a sample assessment or penetration-test report with client details removed.
  3. Check experience with your industry’s rules (for example HIPAA, PCI DSS or CMMC).
  4. Ask what the firm does in the first hour of an incident, and whether that is in the contract.
  5. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  6. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask a cybersecurity company

  • Is your security monitoring staffed 24/7, and by whom?
  • Which frameworks do you assess against?
  • What do your reports include, and do you re-test after we fix the findings?
  • Do you handle incident response yourselves, and do you work with cyber insurers?
  • What access will you need to our systems, and how is it controlled and logged?
  • Which certifications do the people doing the work hold?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

Cybersecurity companies in Nanaimo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best cybersecurity company in Nanaimo?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Nanaimo, BC is Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Comwell Systems Group Inc. (#2) and MSP Corp (Formerly Softlanding) (#3) follow. We ranked 161 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which cybersecurity companies in Nanaimo work on weekends?

62 of 161 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 45 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services (#1), Comwell Systems Group Inc. (#2) and MSP Corp (Formerly Softlanding) (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Nanaimo cybersecurity companies have?

The median Google rating among 161 rated cybersecurity companies in Nanaimo is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Mr Fix Computers & smart phone repair #1 has the most, 1,119 reviews, and ranks #17. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank cybersecurity companies?

Each cybersecurity company gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do cybersecurity companies outside Nanaimo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 121 km of the Nanaimo city centre, our service radius for cybersecurity companies. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can cybersecurity companies pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a cybersecurity company do?

Cybersecurity companies assess and protect a business’s systems and data: security monitoring, endpoint protection, penetration testing, compliance support and incident response.

How are cybersecurity companies in Nanaimo ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does cybersecurity, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

Do we need a cybersecurity firm if we already have an IT provider?

Sometimes. Many IT providers include basic security tools; a security firm adds specialist work such as 24/7 monitoring, penetration tests, compliance audits and incident response. Ask your IT provider what they cover and where they would bring in a specialist.

What is the difference between a security assessment and a penetration test?

An assessment reviews your policies, settings and controls against a framework. A penetration test is an authorised, simulated attack that tries to exploit weaknesses. Both end with a written report and a list of fixes.

Can a cybersecurity firm help with compliance?

Many help organisations prepare for requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC or SOC 2. They can advise and assess, but only an independent auditor issues a SOC 2 report, and compliance is ultimately your responsibility.

Update log for Nanaimo

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 161 cybersecurity companies serving Nanaimo.

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