About ThreeShield Information Security - Calgary CISSP/CISA Cybersecurity Experts

Leadership

The senior team accountable for your security, by name.

Angie Wisk, MBA

Partner relationships and HR.

Chris Nowell, MBA, CISA, CISSP

Compliance, security, audits, and direction.

Saad Alfakir

Development and code reviews.

Tyson Jamison

Technical support.

Why ThreeShield Exists

ThreeShield was founded on a frustration shared by many security professionals: the tools available to small and medium businesses were either too basic to provide real protection or too complex and expensive to actually use.

That frustration came from real experience. Our founder, Chris Nowell, established the computer-assisted audit techniques programs at United Technologies Corporation (its businesses are now part of RTX/Raytheon and Lockheed Martin) and at the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta, and wrote the Windows and Unix security analyzers that Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, NASA, Pratt & Whitney, and Sikorsky went on to license. Through the Auditor General's office, he assessed the information security of nearly every Government of Alberta entity. Those same analyzers were later offered through ThreeShield and are now built into Lavawall®. We know what enterprise-grade security looks like, and we know most small and mid-sized organizations are getting a pale imitation at best.

So we built Lavawall® - the platform we wished existed. Multi-tenant, multi-framework, capable of patching the 7,533+ applications that industry-standard RMMs miss (including the Plex Media Server installation that ultimately contributed to the LastPass breach). A platform that monitors not just endpoints, but Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, and the compliance posture of the entire organization simultaneously.

ThreeShield provides the human layer: CISSP/CISA-certified expertise, formal audit execution, and Tier 3 support that businesses and MSPs can rely on when they need more than software.

We're a Canadian federal corporation, registered in Alberta, operating to strict social and environmental standards. We reinvest nearly all of our pre-compensation income back into our people and our community - because we believe the companies that look after their team also look after their clients.

Credentials & Experience That Matter

In cybersecurity, credentials aren't just letters. They represent thousands of hours of verified practice and adherence to professional ethics codes.

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

The gold standard of cybersecurity credentials. Awarded by (ISC)² after rigorous examination and verified professional experience. ThreeShield maintains active CISSP certification - which requires ongoing professional development and adherence to a strict code of ethics.

CISA

Certified Information Systems Auditor

The premier credential for information systems auditing. Awarded by ISACA, requiring examination, experience, and commitment to professional standards. Essential for conducting the type of governance and compliance audits ThreeShield delivers.

Court

Expert Witness - Court of King's Bench (Alberta)

Our founder, Chris Nowell, serves as an expert witness for law firms in Alberta through ThreeShield, in matters of information security and cybercrime before the Court of King's Bench of Alberta. The role calls for demonstrated expertise and the ability to present findings clearly and impartially.

Audit

Where the Methodology Comes From

Our founder established the computer-assisted audit techniques programs at United Technologies Corporation and at the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta, and wrote the Windows and Unix security analyzers later licensed to Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, NASA, Pratt & Whitney, and Sikorsky, and now built into Lavawall®. Through the Auditor General's office, he assessed nearly every Government of Alberta entity. That is the rigour we bring to organizations that have never had it applied to them.

The Experience Behind ThreeShield

Some of the names below are ThreeShield's own clients. Others licensed the security analyzers our founder wrote, or were assessed by him through the Auditor General of Alberta. We keep that distinction clear, because honesty is the whole point of an independent security firm.

ThreeShield clients

Calgary-area Primary Care Networks
Healthcare organizations across Alberta
Collins Barrow Calgary
Tilia Inc.
Linden Research (Linden Lab)
Medical clinics & accounting firms we manage

Licensed our founder's analyzers

Now built into Lavawall®.

Ernst & Young
Deloitte
KPMG
NASA
Pratt & Whitney
Sikorsky

Assessed via the Auditor General of Alberta

Nearly every Government of Alberta ministry and entity

We Hold Ourselves to Strict Social & Environmental Standards

That means we weigh the impact of our decisions on our employees, clients, community, and environment - not just the bottom line.

Team Investment

We reinvest nearly all of our pre-compensation income back into our employees and community. When ThreeShield does well, so does our team. This isn't a policy - it's a founding principle.

Client-First Commitment

We don't lock clients into multi-year contracts. Our retention comes from delivering results. If a client would be better served by a different solution, we tell them honestly - even if that means losing the engagement.

Community Accountability

We're a Canadian company. Our data stays in Canada by default. Our team and our charitable commitments are rooted in Calgary. We believe responsible business includes contributing to the city that supports us.

Ethics-First Security

Our CISSP and CISA certifications require adherence to formal codes of professional ethics. We don't weaponize fear to sell services. We tell clients what they need to hear, not what maximizes our invoice.

ThreeShield operates on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut'ina, and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge this land with respect and gratitude.

Work With a Team That Has Something to Prove

ThreeShield has been building real security for complex environments since before most cybersecurity companies existed. Let's talk about what that looks like for your organization.

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(403) 538-5053 · info@threeshield.ca · Calgary, AB

ThreeShield Information Security Corporation · Canadian federal corporation registered in Alberta · GST/HST No. 790282099 RT0001

Real Expertise.Real Accountability.