# NextIT – Virtual IT Department | Compliance & Cybersecurity

> All-in-one SaaS platform for compliance (Law 25, GDPR), cybersecurity and IT costs for SMBs. Centralize access, eliminate Shadow IT and reduce risks.

- URL: https://nextit.tech/
- Language: English
- Other language: https://nextit.tech/fr/
- Publisher: NextIT (https://nextit.tech/)

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# Is your business exposed? Find out in 5 minutes.

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## Manage your security & compliance
directly from ChatGPT, Claude or any AI assistant

Ask questions, review risks, retrieve compliance evidence and take authorized actions — all with your real NextIT data. No copy-paste. No context switching.

[Connect your AI assistant](https://nextit.tech/docs/connect-your-ai-assistant/) [See how it works](https://nextit.tech/book-a-demo/)

Your data stays secure and under your control.

-   Get insights instantly
-   Retrieve real evidence
-   Take approved actions
-   Works with your permissions

Backed by

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## A small business shouldn't run its security out of spreadsheets

73%

of Canadian SMBs have already suffered a cyberattack.

53%

of Canadian SMBs don't feel prepared to handle a cybersecurity incident.

Source: BDC, survey of Canadian SMEs, September 2024.

## Enterprise-grade control, built for SMB speed

One platform to replace the spreadsheets, the guesswork, and the 'wait — who still has access to that?'

Security

### Know your security score — and how to raise it

Scan your domain for exposure, get an explainable 0–100 security posture score, and track the fixes that move it.

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-   Domain & email exposure scan Continuous
-   Overall security posture score 0–100 + tier
-   Vulnerability alerts Prioritized

Compliance

### Walk into your Law 25 audit ready

Track your Law 25 / GDPR controls and projects, watch your compliance score climb, and keep evidence audit-ready.

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-   Law 25 / GDPR controls On track
-   Compliance score Live
-   Projects & tasks
-   SOC 2 / ISO 27001 Enterprise

Software

### Every app, license and cost in one place

Inventory your software and vendors, surface shadow IT, and cut spend on seats nobody uses.

\[ 03 / 05 \]

-   Software & vendor inventory
-   Shadow IT detection Flagged
-   Subscription cost optimization Recommendations

Privacy

### Privacy Policy and Terms, generated for you

Your Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions are generated from your company profile — no forms — and kept current in French and English.

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-   Privacy Policy Generated
-   Terms & Conditions Generated
-   Bilingual PDF (FR / EN) On demand

Incidents

### Log incidents and handle data requests — audit-ready

Record privacy incidents and manage data-subject and portability requests, with a clean trail for regulators.

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-   Privacy incident register Documented
-   Data-subject requests (DSR) Tracked
-   Data portability requests

## Why NextIT over the alternatives

| Capability | Separate tools |   NextIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unified IT gov + cyber + compliance | ✕ Fragmented | ✓ |
| Hosted in Canada (sovereignty) | ✕ U.S. servers | ✓ |
| Bilingual by design (FR + EN) | ✕ English only | ✓ |
| Aligned with ISO 27001 / SOC 2 Type II | ~ Varies | ✓ |
| Human guidance (vCISO) | ✕ | ✓ |
| SMB-affordable pricing | ✕ $10k–100k/yr | ✓ from $99/mo |

## What clients say about us

 Reviews 5.0 [Review us on Google](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14753152250157061503)

-   ![Photo of Martin Archambault](https://nextit.tech/_astro/martin-archambault.BOTOOtgo_14pzgD.webp) Martin Archambault

    > “We are very pleased with the work of Data Next Step. They were able to identify several weaknesses in our company. We now have better visibility into our IT security. We feel much more secure today.”

-   Nick Zdan

    > “Trustworthy professionals who'll take the time to listen, understand, and propose solutions that will put your mind at ease, and empower you towards your goals. Would recommend”

-   ![Photo of prof WEB](https://nextit.tech/_astro/prof-web.CGlkCbpf_ZFACnl.webp) prof WEB

    > “We engaged the company to audit and strengthen our security infrastructure. The team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and technical rigor. Their vulnerability analyses and recommendations were extremely clear, precise, and directly applicable for our teams. They are a trusted partner that we wholeheartedly recommend for any critical security project.”

-   ![Photo of Yan Nick](https://nextit.tech/_astro/yan-nick.CKDxlGdh_Zf0QIH.webp) Yan Nick

    > “I am extremely satisfied with the cybersecurity service provided by this company. Their team of skilled and responsive professionals was able to identify and resolve the security vulnerabilities in our IT system efficiently and quickly. Thanks to their innovative solutions and constant vigilance, we were able to strengthen the protection of our sensitive data against cyber threats. Their expertise has given us invaluable peace of mind, and I highly recommend their services to any company concerned about protecting its confidential information. A big thank you to the entire team for their excellent work!”

-   Rubi Gc

    > “If you are looking for professionals. They are experts in their field. They take the time to understand your needs and offer the right solutions.”

-   Vidéo Lanaudière

    > “True cybersecurity experts! Thank you to Gotame who guided and informed us; they are truly trustworthy and clear at every step.”

-   ![Photo of Helene Chebroux (Éco-Consultante)](https://nextit.tech/_astro/helene-chebroux.Bh_0iLnU_rcwtS.webp) Helene Chebroux (Éco-Consultante)

    > “A very competent, professional, and always attentive team. I highly recommend them!”

-   ![Photo of Thomas Brunelle](https://nextit.tech/_astro/thomas-brunelle.zVvv7j4C_1r43rt.webp) Thomas Brunelle

    > “Competitive price, great service for IT management and cybersecurity!”

-   ![Photo of Tania](https://nextit.tech/_astro/tania.BzZ45aTC_2hdEBC.webp) Tania

    > “Competent, professional, trustworthy!”

## A plan for every size

From solo operator to enterprise — you only pay for what you need.

SOLO

$99 /mo

Solo operator who wants to be compliant, solo.

DIY

$150 /mo

"Do It Yourself" — the self-sufficient SMB.

DWY ★ Most chosen

$350 /mo

"Done With You" — guided by an auditor.

DFY

Custom

"Done For You" — your compliance, fully managed by our team.

Custom / Enterprise plan available. [See full pricing](https://nextit.tech/pricing/)

## Your data, protected and sovereign

Aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II; certification in progress. Hosted in Canada, and built by field experts.

![Data Next Step Inc.](https://nextit.tech/_astro/dns-logo.Dc_JD7Rg_Z2qqguY.webp)

The company behind NextIT

Data Next Step Inc.

Founded in Montreal in 2018 by Yamlal Gotame, Data Next Step advises SMBs on cybersecurity, compliance and IT governance. NextIT grew out of that field work — not another tool, but a platform built for SMBs.

Founded & led by Yamlal Gotame

-   Aligned with ISO 27001
-   Aligned with SOC 2 Type II
-    Hosted in Canada

-   2018 Serving SMBs since
-   Québec Based & focused
-   Global International presence

## Frequently
asked questions

-   Where is my data hosted?

    NextIT is hosted in Canada.

-   Are you certified?

    Not yet. NextIT is aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II; certification is in progress. Details on our trust portal: trust.datanextstep.com.

-   Do I need an IT team to use NextIT?

    No. Built for SMBs with no dedicated team, with vCISO guidance depending on your plan.

-   How long to become Law 25 compliant?

    From a few weeks self-serve (DIY) to a fully guided rollout (DWY / DFY).

-   Can I start on my own?

    Yes — the SOLO plan at $99/mo is self-serve.

## Scan your company.
Or let's talk strategy.

Get your free posture report in 5 minutes — or book a strategic meeting with our team.

[Book a strategic meeting](https://nextit.tech/book-a-demo/)

No credit card required · Bilingual FR / EN · Hosted in Canada