CISSP-Certified · Ontario Real Estate Professional
Wire fraud, MLS credential theft, and client data exposure are hitting Ontario brokerages — and RECO has no mandatory cybersecurity requirement to protect you. We assess your brokerage's real exposure and tell you exactly where you stand.
The Risk
Real estate transactions move fast, involve large sums, and rely on email and document workflows that are routinely targeted by attackers. Your brokerage holds client SINs, banking details, and personal information — and PIPEDA holds you responsible if it's compromised.
Attackers intercept closing communications and redirect deposits. Ontario buyers have lost hundreds of thousands. The brokerage is often the weak link.
Stolen PropTx / ITSO logins are sold and used to scrape listings, access client data, and commit fraud under your agents' names.
Form 100 packages, offers, and deal files contain sensitive personal data. Most brokerages store and transmit them with no encryption controls.
RECO does not require a cybersecurity program. That regulatory gap means brokers assume they're fine — until a breach triggers an OPC complaint or civil liability.
The Assessment
A written assessment report covering your brokerage's actual cybersecurity posture. No vendor pitches. No upsells. Just findings and recommendations you can act on.
SPF, DKIM, DMARC configuration. Phishing susceptibility indicators. Assessment of how your brokerage and agents handle sensitive email communications.
Review of credential management practices, shared login risks, and agent offboarding procedures that affect your MLS access security.
How your brokerage collects, stores, and transmits client personal information — assessed against PIPEDA obligations and breach notification risk.
Evaluation of your deposit and closing fund communication procedures against known BEC attack patterns targeting Ontario real estate transactions.
A clear, plain-English report: what we found, what it means, and prioritized recommendations. Suitable to share with your broker of record or legal counsel.
Download a complete sample assessment — same format, same depth as what your brokerage receives. Real findings, real recommendations.
Credentials
No other cybersecurity assessor in Ontario is also a licensed real estate professional. That combination matters when reviewing how your brokerage actually operates.
CISSP #624284. The globally recognized gold standard in information security — required knowledge across security architecture, risk management, and access controls.
Active Ontario real estate licence. RECO registered. We understand PropTx, OREA forms, deal flow, and how brokerages actually work — not just how they're supposed to on paper.
We don't sell software, managed services, or insurance. Our only output is an honest assessment. No incentive to find more problems than exist.
$599 CAD. One invoice. Completed via secure questionnaire and document review — no site visit required, no hourly billing, no scope creep.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing for a complete brokerage cybersecurity assessment. Payment by credit card. Invoice provided for your records.
Annual re-assessment available at a reduced rate. Contact for multi-location brokerage pricing.
Process
Fully remote. No scheduling calls. No disruption to your office. Everything handled asynchronously in writing.
Pay securely ($599 CAD). You'll receive a link to a confidential intake questionnaire covering your brokerage's current setup — email, document storage, agent count, MLS access, and transaction process. Fill it in at your own pace.
We review your intake responses alongside your public-facing exposure — email headers, domain configuration, observable security signals. No software installed. No access to your systems required.
Within 7 business days, you receive a clear written report: findings across each assessment area, risk level for each, and specific recommendations in plain language. One follow-up question answered at no extra cost.
FAQ
RECO regulates your licence, not your IT environment. PIPEDA and its successor legislation govern how you handle client personal information — and a breach can trigger OPC complaints, civil liability, and reputational damage regardless of what RECO requires.
No. We don't issue certificates or attestations. What you receive is an honest assessment of your current posture and what to improve. We will not sign off on compliance you haven't achieved.
No. This is a documentation and questionnaire-based review. We do not require remote access, credentials, or software installation.
Your intake data is used solely for your assessment. It is not shared with third parties, not used for marketing, and not retained beyond the engagement. Ironvon Inc. handles all data under PIPEDA obligations.
Yes. Multi-location brokerages should contact us before booking — pricing is adjusted based on scope. Note your office count in the intake form and we'll confirm scope and price before payment.
Get Started
Remote assessment. Written report. $599 CAD flat fee. No calls, no site visit, no surprise invoices.
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