Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection / Okanagan
Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection in Kelowna, BC
Layered defences against business email compromise and fraudulent payment instructions in real estate closings, from mailbox security to a verification procedure your staff will follow.
Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection: the Kelowna brief
For real estate firms in Kelowna, 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 Kelowna sites when installation or incident response needs hands on the equipment.
What is included
- Multi-factor authentication and conditional access on every mailbox
- Impersonation and look-alike domain detection with alerting on rule changes
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC configured and monitored for your domains
- A one-page call-back verification procedure for any payment change
- Staff and agent briefings using realistic closing-day scenarios
- 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.
What it costs
For Kelowna 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.
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.
Speak with an advisor
The simplest way to begin is a short call. Phone (604) 632-4959 or write to [email protected], describe your Kelowna 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.
Kelowna context, handled properly
The commercial setting in Kelowna draws on wine and agri-tourism, construction, healthcare, aerospace and a rapidly growing remote-work and tech population. Connectivity is best described as good urban fibre in Kelowna and Vernon with thinner options across the surrounding valley, and operational risk includes wildfire smoke and evacuation orders, summer heat and power interruptions that make cloud-based continuity a necessity. 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.
Scope for Kelowna clients
We scope Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection for Kelowna 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.
Related reading
See the full Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection service page, or explore real estate IT in Kelowna and published pricing.
Questions and answers
- How will we know it is working?
- We report monthly in plain language on agreed measures. For this service 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. Quarterly, your advisor reviews results with leadership and adjusts the plan.
- 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.
- What does Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection include for a Kelowna 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.
- How long does Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection take to set up in Kelowna?
- 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.
- Can you visit our Kelowna office or site?
- We support most needs remotely from Vancouver. When equipment or cabling needs physical attention, we coordinate qualified local trades and supervise the work against a written scope.