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Best Cybersecurity Companies in Powell River, BC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Powell River: Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services, IFR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: BC Computers - Computer Repair Vancouver, 501 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

58 Powell River cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 26 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 58 rated IT firms.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Powell River at a glance

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

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Powell River at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services615.0★ (80)Vancouver, 119 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2MSP Corp (Formerly Softlanding)584.8★ (35)Vancouver, 118 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Revotech Networks | Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity in Vancouver, BC555.0★ (58)Vancouver, 119 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4IT Blueprint Solutions Inc.555.0★ (9)Vancouver, 119 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5BC Computers UBC - PC, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo Computer Repair Centre544.9★ (200)Vancouver, 112 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6X10 Technologies535.0★ (5)Vancouver, 118 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7BC Computers - Computer Repair Vancouver534.5★ (501)Vancouver, 118 km awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
8UHelpCo524.7★ (140)Vancouver, 114 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Forecight Cybersecurity, Inc.523.7★ (3)Vancouver, 118 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Burrard Laptops514.3★ (421)Vancouver, 118 km awaySat—

The 58 best cybersecurity companies in Powell River, 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.

  1. 55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    401 W Georgia St #1500, Vancouver, BC V6B 5A1
  2. Based in Vancouver, 119 km away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    422 Richards St #170, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4
  3. 54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–7 PM
    Address
    Gerald McGavin Bldg, 2386 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
  4. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1199 W Pender St #510, Vancouver, BC V6E 2R1
  5. Based in Vancouver, 114 km away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 140 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 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
  6. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    Terminal City Club Tower, 837 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N7
  7. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 421 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 421 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1804 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y9
  8. Based in Vancouver, 114 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4517 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 2J1
  9. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1021 W Hastings St 9th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C3
  10. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1055 Dunsmuir St #2000, Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1
  11. Based in Vancouver, 119 km away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1184 W 6th Ave #101, Vancouver, BC V6H 1A4
  12. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    MNP Tower, 1021 W Hastings St 9th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C3
  13. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    938 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  14. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    777 Hornby St 6th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S2
  15. Based in Vancouver, 118 km away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    938 Howe St #408, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  16. Based in Vancouver, 119 km away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1168 Hamilton St #407, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
  17. Based in Squamish, 101 km away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40027 Plateau Dr, Squamish, BC V8B 0W3
  18. 48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    610 Granville St Unit 607, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T3

Cybersecurity companies ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 58 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

cybersecurity companies in Powell River, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26ALPHA IT485.0★ (23)37 km
27Aspyn Information Services Inc.485.0★ (8)81 km
28Xyfon Cybersecurity484.0★ (4)118 km
29GREYDATA485.0★ (14)119 km
30Terra Dygital Solutions Inc.475.0★ (3)118 km
31SkyTerra475.0★ (3)118 km
32NCI Technical475.0★ (12)86 km
33Sea to Sky Network Solutions | Managed IT Services & IT Company in Vancouver, BC474.8★ (66)117 km
34Nucleus Networks474.7★ (23)118 km
35ALPHA IT475.0★ (37)85 km
36Click One MSP | Managed IT & Cybersecurity465.0★ (6)117 km
37Intraworks I.T. Management465.0★ (20)78 km
38Cloud9 Solutions465.0★ (7)119 km
39Technikel Solutions464.9★ (36)118 km
40The Human IT Company455.0★ (27)119 km
41VCRS Onsite Computer Repair Services and IT Support454.1★ (23)119 km
42Leap Cloud Solutions Inc455.0★ (23)119 km
43Uniserve Communications Corporation443.6★ (140)120 km
44iLand Tech444.2★ (5)96 km
45MacBook Repair North Vancouver445.0★ (6)116 km
46Simply Business445.0★ (19)118 km
47D4 Intelligence445.0★ (3)119 km
48BMC Networks | Managed IT Services and IT Support444.8★ (19)118 km
49BC Computers Motherboard Repair Specialist443.9★ (19)116 km
50Vancouver IT-eXpress Computer Support444.3★ (12)118 km

Also serving Powell River

20 more cybersecurity companies within 121 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked cybersecurity companies serving Powell River
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ammolite Technology5.0★ (2)86 km
Anchor Point IT5.0★ (7)In Powell River
Atypical Computers5.0★ (3)In Powell River
Cyberium Group1.0★ (1)119 km
Digitally Accurate Inc5.0★ (1)118 km
Full Solution Computers4.8★ (37)In Powell River
GAM Tech5.0★ (1)119 km
i7 Solutions Inc5.0★ (1)119 km
Kalitech A.I. & Developments56 km
MNP Digital5.0★ (2)118 km
Netcetera5.0★ (2)118 km
Oculus Vision Tech Inc1.0★ (1)118 km
PCM Canada - Vancouver Managed IT Company & IT Support5.0★ (1)118 km
SOS Computer Experts - Managed Cybersecurity & IT Services - IT Support5.0★ (1)118 km
Strategix5.0★ (2)118 km
Techimpossible Security Inc.5.0★ (1)117 km
Tenecom Solutions - Vancouver Managed IT Services Company5.0★ (1)118 km
The Cyberintel - Vancouver BC IT Outsourcing & IT Support Company5.0★ (1)119 km
Uninexus IncIn Powell River
Vansys Solutions IT Support5.0★ (2)119 km

How we ranked Powell River cybersecurity companies

We scored 58 Powell River 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 Powell River 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 Powell River: frequently asked questions

Who is the best cybersecurity company in Powell River?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Powell River, BC is Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. MSP Corp (Formerly Softlanding) (#2) and Revotech Networks | Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity in Vancouver, BC (#3) follow. We ranked 58 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many cybersecurity companies are there in Powell River?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 58 cybersecurity companies serving Powell River, BC. Another 20 within 121 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which cybersecurity companies in Powell River work on weekends?

26 of 58 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cyber Unit - Cyber Security & IT Services (#1), MSP Corp (Formerly Softlanding) (#2) and Revotech Networks | Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity in Vancouver, BC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Powell River cybersecurity companies have?

The median Google rating among 58 rated cybersecurity companies in Powell River is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. BC Computers - Computer Repair Vancouver has the most, 501 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Powell River count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 121 km of the Powell River 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 Powell River 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 Powell River

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 58 cybersecurity companies serving Powell River.