We help governments strengthen their cyber-resiliency to protect critical data, operations and infrastructure. Our full-spectrum cybersecurity services and technologies include cyber engineering and operations, threat hunting, pen testing, digital forensics, and incident response capabilities.
Cybersecurity
Defend your most sensitive public data with 360-degree cybersecurity protection
Maximus goes beyond defense to provide proactive and adaptive cybersecurity. We take the initiative with 360-degree protection for systems, data, and operations.
Our Solutions
Virtual CISO
Tailored Executive Leadership: Senior security leadership on-demand, targeted to your organization’s needs.
Navigate Cybersecurity Complexity: Let us guide you through the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, risk, and compliance management.
Cost-effective Protection: Benefit from CISO expertise without the impact to your budget.
Threat Risk Assessment
Threat Identification: Identify and prioritize potential threat vectors with comprehensive risk assessment capabilities.
Detailed Analysis: Know your enemy. We equip your organization with a detailed analysis of today’s threat environment.
Pre-emptive Risk Mitigation: The power to understand and mitigate risks before they manifest into security incidents.
Security Vulnerability & Penetration Assessment
Identify Vulnerabilities: Discover gaps in your infrastructure, applications, and networks.
Validate Security Controls: Simulate real-life attacks to evaluate your security effectiveness.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: We’ll help you understand where pen testing may be required by local, provincial, or Federal standards.
Improve Security: Close the gap. Use our recommendations for your organization to address specific vulnerabilities.
24/7 Managed detection and Response (MDR)
Continuous Surveillance: Leveraging AI and machine learning for real-time threat detection.
Immediate Containment: Quick actions to isolate threats and prevent spread.
Incident Triage: Rapidly classifying incidents based on severity to prioritize response.
Detailed Behavioral Analytics: Identifying unusual patterns that signal potential threats with in-depth examinations of incidents and responses.
Balance privacy & security
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A Canadian Perspective
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Cybersecurity for Canadian Utilities
Utilities across Canada are seeing increased targeting, with ransomware incidents, hacktivism, and other attacks impacting budgets, disrupting services, and eroding public trust. Maximus partners with QSI security to deliver comprehensive security services for utilities. With continuous monitoring, rapid containment, and clear reporting, Canadian utilities stay ahead of emerging risks.
Protect against
- Loss of public trust: Utilities demonstrate responsible stewardship when they take proactive steps to reduce vulnerabilities, improve monitoring, and ensure essential systems are protected.
- Service interruption: Maintain continuity across water, energy, and related systems.
- Compliance penalties: Stay prepared and audit‑ready, year‑round. Put the safeguards, monitoring, and documentation in place that utility boards and regulators require.
How we help
- 24/7/365 monitoring by Canadian security teams including incident triage, threat hunting, and automated response capabilities.
- Threat assessments, and prioritized improvements based on real‑world vulnerabilities empower organizations to close the gap.
- Rapid containment and support to minimize downtime and operational disruption.
Why Maximus + QSI
Our partnership combines public‑sector operational experience with deep security expertise proven in industrial, energy, and infrastructure environments.
QSI SecurityDownload our Cybersecurity smartsheet for Canadian Utilities
2026 Cybersecurity Threats
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In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems, it’s about safeguarding the trust and privacy of the people we serve. As stewards of sensitive information, we have a responsibility to ensure that personal data is protected with the same diligence and care as any public resource.Veronica Mustoe Vice President of Privacy and Security
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Smart sheet: Cybersecurity
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