Virtual Guardian

09/09/2025

📢 Virtual Guardian is thrilled to announce our completed acquisition of Solsys!

This strategic move isn't just about growth; it's about further strengthening the power of our solutions for our clients. By joining forces, we're expanding our capabilities to deliver unparalleled security for your digital identity, digital intelligence, and enterprise APIs.

Discover what this new chapter will offer to bolster your organization’s digital resilience.

➡️Read the full press release here:

TORONTO ON – Virtual Guardian, a leading Canadian cybersecurity solutions provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of ESI Technologies, today announced the full acquisition of Solsys, a prominent Toronto-based firm specializing in digital identity, intelligence, and API services. This strategic acqu...

09/09/2025

📢 Gardien Virtuel est ravi d'annoncer l'acquisition de Solsys !

Cette décision stratégique ne vise pas seulement la croissance, mais aussi le renforcement de la puissance de nos solutions pour nos clients. En unissant nos forces, nous élargissons nos capacités afin d'offrir une sécurité inégalée pour votre identité numérique, votre intelligence numérique et vos API d'entreprise.

Découvrez ce que ce nouveau chapitre vous réserve pour renforcer la résilience numérique de votre organisation.

➡️Lire le communiqué de presse complet ici :

TORONTO, ON – Gardien Virtuel, l’un des principaux fournisseurs canadiens de solutions de cybersécurité et filiale en propriété exclusive d’ESI Technologies, a annoncé aujourd’hui l’acquisition complète de Solsys, une entreprise torontoise de premier plan spécialisée dans l’ident...

07/29/2025

We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Federated Challenge, supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)!

Virtual Guardian is proud to be part of this inspiring event, bringing together purpose-driven organizations and individuals to empower youth through mentorship. The work that BBBS does in building meaningful relationships and brighter futures is nothing short of transformative, and our team is thrilled to support that mission.

Thank you to Federated Insurance for hosting such a well-executed and inspiring event, and for including us in this meaningful and impactful initiative. We look forward to continuing to champion causes that make a real difference in our communities.

05/22/2025

The team at Behind the Shield is back-in-action with a special re-cap episode! If you missed the conference, you’ll want to tune in to hear about the latest tech and trends announced for the year ahead.

In this episode host Marco Estrela, opens the floor to panelists Patrick Naoum, Bill Strub, and new to the panel, Toby Penn with questions about this year's highly anticipated RSA conference. Our panelists share insights about emerging tech, growing trends, and an insider's look at some of the coolest booths present at this year's event.

Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts by searching Behind the Shield or visit our website to listen to this month's full episode: https://www.virtualguardian.com/insights/events/

03/18/2025

Les attaques de logiciels malveillants alimentés par l’ deviennent courantes parmi les en raison de leur nature adaptative et de la difficulté à les combattre. Qu’il s’agisse d’attaques d’hameçonnage utilisant des Deep Fakes ou de rançongiciels alimentés par l’IA, ces menaces apparaissent fréquemment dans les médias après les atteintes à la cybersécurité.

Nos experts chez Gardien Virtuel ont décrit quelques-uns des principaux maliciels IA en évolution qui menacent les organisations et comment vous pouvez renforcer vos défenses pour maintenir la sécurité de votre organisation. Consultez notre dernier blogue pour en savoir plus :

Les cybercriminels exploitent de plus en plus la puissance de l’IA pour concevoir des logiciels malveillants plus sophistiqués et plus évasifs. Les logiciels malveillants pilotés par l’IA représentent une menace importante, car ils sont capables d’apprendre, de s’adapter et d’automatis...

03/18/2025

-powered malware attacks are becoming an increasingly popular choice for cyber attackers due to their adaptive nature and difficulty to combat. From phishing attacks that leverage Deep Fakes to AI-powered ransomware, these threats are becoming prolific in headlines from the latest cybersecurity breaches.

Our experts at Virtual Guardian have outlined some of the top evolving AI-Malware posing threats to organizations and how you can bolster your defenses to keep your organization secure.

Check out our latest blog to learn more:

Cybercriminals increasingly leverage the power of AI to craft more sophisticated and evasive malware. AI-driven malware represents a significant threat, capable of learning, adapting, and automating attacks, rendering traditional detection methods less effective. In this blog, Virtual Guardian’s e...

02/26/2025

Our February edition of the Behind the Shield episode is now available on all platforms! Check it out on our website: https://lnkd.in/gGd2gqh2

This month, special guest Tommy Koorevaar, one of Virtual Guardian's top SOC Managers, joined the team for a great discussion. Tommy took the panel behind the scenes to discuss what a day in the life of an SOC team looks like and uncovered some common misconceptions.

Tommy also joined our panelists, Patrick Naoum, ing. P.Eng., Bill Strub, and host Marco Estrela, in their hot topic discussion covering:

🔍How the Trump presidency has affected the current landscape
🤖 The impact of on social engineering attacks

👇 Check out the clip below for a preview of the episode and find the full show wherever you listen to podcasts.

02/07/2025

📢 Virtual Guardian is proud to announce the expansion of its services in the United States with the acquisition of AmeriNet!

Leading cyber resilience firm Virtual Guardian welcomes AmeriNet, a well-established network and security solution reseller serving the Great Lakes since 1989, to its portfolio of cybersecurity solutions. This expansion marks a significant step in Virtual Guardian's strategic initiative to enhance its service offerings and strengthen its presence in North America.

👉 Read our full press release to learn more:

Virtual Guardian Inc. Expands in the Great Lakes Region Saint Paul, MN — Leading cyber resilience firm Virtual Guardian Inc. (St. Paul, MN) welcomes AmeriNet (Ann Arbor, MI), a well-established network and security solution reseller serving the Great Lakes since 1989, to its portfolio of cybersecu...

02/07/2025

📢 Virtual Guardian / Gardien Virtuel est fière d'annoncer l'expansion de ses services de aux États-Unis avec l'acquisition d'AmeriNet !

Gardien Virtuel, chef de file dans le domaine de la cyber-résilience, accueille AmeriNet, un revendeur de solutions de sécurité et de réseau bien établi dans la région des Grands Lacs depuis 1989, dans son portfolio de solutions de cybersécurité. Cette expansion marque une étape importante dans l'initiative stratégique de Gardien Virtuel visant à améliorer son offre de services et à renforcer sa présence en Amérique du Nord.

👉 Pour en savoir plus, lisez notre communiqué de presse :

Virtual Guardian Inc. poursuit sa croissance aux États-Unis par la région des Grands Lacs Saint Paul, MN – Virtual Guardian Inc. (St. Paul, MN), leader dans le domaine de la cyber-résilience, accueille AmeriNet (Ann Arbor, MI), un revendeur de solutions de sécurité et de réseau bien établi ...

01/29/2025

Behind the Shield is back!

This month we welcomed Tom Tovar, CEO and Co-creator of Appdome, back to our panel alongside Jason T. Williams, Patrick Naoum, Bill Strub, and host Marco Estrela. In this episode, the team reflected on some of the biggest cybersecurity events of 2024 including nation-state attacks and the growing role of in cyber breaches!

Join the team and hear their recap and predictions for the state of cybersecurity in 2025 anywhere you listen to podcasts or via the link below:

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hwvtp-17d5db2

01/09/2025

« Selon le FBI, seulement 20 % des incidents sont rapportés, probablement parce que les organisations craignent qu’une image négative s’en dégage. Mais les gens doivent en parler. »

Nos experts sont disponibles et à l’affût lorsqu'il s'agit d'assurer votre résilience numérique.

PDG de Gardien Virtuel (Virtual Guardian) et Vice-président exécutif chez ESI Technologies Patrick Naoum a récemment partagé sa vision de l'industrie avec le magazine PLAN, publié par la r***e de l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Consultez l'article complet sur leur site Web et voyez l'entr***e de Patrick à la page 60 : https://issuu.com/oiq.qc.ca/docs/plan_hiver_2025/60

L’avenir énergétique du Québec exige plus d’énergie verte et une consommation plus responsable.

01/07/2025

Stay ahead of the curve with our team’s predicted trends for 2025!

As we step into the new year, our team has compiled critical insights based on what we’ve been noticing in the industry to help your organization navigate the evolving threat landscape. Check out our latest blog to learn more about how your organization can adapt to stay secure in 2025:

As we transition to 2025 the digital landscape continues to evolve bringing new opportunities and challenges. Breaches continue to affect organizations of all sizes and are growing issues with the sophistication of attacks. To stay ahead of potential threats, it’s crucial to understand the emergin...