Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection in Victoria, BC

Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection: the Victoria brief

For real estate firms in Victoria, Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection is a practical response to a plain problem: mailboxes without multi-factor authentication or with legacy sign-in still enabled. Wire-Fraud and BEC Protection combines technical controls, such as hardened mailboxes, impersonation detection and alerting, with a written verification procedure for any change to payment instructions. It is designed for brokerages, conveyancers, developers and property managers who move large sums on short timelines. We work remotely from Vancouver and attend Victoria sites when installation or incident response needs hands on the equipment.

What is included

1. Multi-factor authentication and conditional access on every mailbox
2. Impersonation and look-alike domain detection with alerting on rule changes
3. SPF, DKIM and DMARC configured and monitored for your domains
4. A one-page call-back verification procedure for any payment change
5. Staff and agent briefings using realistic closing-day scenarios
6. An incident runbook covering contact lists, bank notification and evidence preservation

Typical tools: Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Google Workspace security, DMARC reporting, Conditional access and Mail-flow alerting.

Speak with an advisor

The simplest way to begin is a short call. Phone (604) 632-4959 or write to info@SAZ.ca, describe your Victoria office, development or portfolio, and we will respond with a candid view of priorities and a rough budget. There is no obligation, no lock-in and no pressure.

Victoria context, handled properly

The commercial setting in Victoria draws on government and public-sector work in the capital region, tourism and hospitality, forestry, marine industries and a growing tech scene. Connectivity is best described as ferry-dependent logistics, a handful of dominant carriers and long repair lead times for hardware shipped from the mainland, and operational risk includes ferry disruptions, winter windstorms that take out power and a subduction-zone earthquake risk that makes off-island backup essential. We reflect each of these in how we design and support Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection, rather than shipping a template that ignores the place where the office or site actually operates.

From first call to steady state

We begin by listening, then document what we find, agree priorities and deliver in short increments. For Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection the yardstick is simple. Measured by the share of mailboxes with MFA, DMARC enforcement status, and the time taken to detect a malicious inbox rule. Reporting is monthly, advisory conversations are quarterly and escalation to a senior person is always available.

Scope for Victoria clients

We scope Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection for Victoria in stages so budget and effort follow risk. The first stage focuses on multi-factor authentication and conditional access on every mailbox; later stages extend to the rest of the service as your team is ready. Tools commonly involved include Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Google Workspace security, DMARC reporting, Conditional access and Mail-flow alerting, though we remain independent and will recommend what fits the business, not a catalogue.

What it costs

For Victoria clients, Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection typically sits within our standard ranges: $89 to $199 per user per month for managed work, $2,500 and up for fixed-scope projects, and retainers from $1,500 per month. GST of 5% is added, and a 10% launch discount applies to new engagements. Contracts are month-to-month after onboarding, and you retain ownership of every account and document.

Related reading

See the full Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection service page, or explore real estate IT in Victoria and published pricing.

Questions and answers

What does Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection cost?

Pricing falls within our published ranges: managed IT from $89 to $199 per user per month, projects from $2,500, retainers from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. GST of 5% is added and new clients receive 10% off.

Do you work with the tools we already use?

Generally yes. We are vendor-neutral and commonly work with platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Google Workspace security, DMARC reporting, Conditional access and Mail-flow alerting. If something is not serving you, we explain the alternatives and the cost of changing before recommending any switch.

How long does Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection take to set up in Victoria?

Most firms see the foundations in place within two to six weeks, depending on size and the number of systems. We schedule cut-overs in the evenings or on quiet days so closings and showings are not disrupted.

What does Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection include for a Victoria firm?

It includes the deliverables listed on this page, beginning with the highest-risk items, with documentation written in plain language. We scope the work in stages so effort and budget follow risk, and we confirm the scope in writing before we begin.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. After onboarding, work continues month to month. You own your accounts, domains and data throughout, and we provide documentation if you move to another provider.