Cybersecurity for Canadian businesses
Sharp has partnered with SKADI Cyber Defense to bring autonomous cybersecurity to Canadian businesses
Cyber threats are one of the most pressing risks facing Canadian businesses today. From ransomware to data theft, the consequences of a breach go well beyond financial loss. They affect your clients, your reputation, and your ability to operate.
Sharp has partnered with SKADI Cyber Defense Corporation to offer Frostbow™ to our customers. Frostbow is an autonomous cybersecurity platform that monitors your environment, detects threats, and responds to them, around the clock, without requiring a dedicated security team. It is enterprise-grade protection built for businesses of every size.
Cyber threats are no longer a problem for large enterprises only
The number and sophistication of cyberattacks has grown significantly in recent years. Attackers now use automated tools that can target thousands of businesses at once, regardless of size or industry. The average Canadian small or mid-sized business is a target because of the data it holds, not because of who it is.
A single breach can mean weeks of downtime, regulatory obligations, client notification requirements, and costs that most small businesses are not prepared to absorb. The good news is that the right protection is now accessible and affordable, without needing to build a security team from scratch.
Source: SKADI 2026 Cyber Threat Landscape Report, citing Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report and IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025.
of all breaches in 2025 involved ransomware, up from 32% the prior year.
Frostbow™ is a trademark of SKADI Cyber Defense Corporation. Distributed by Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.
Frostbow™ never sleeps,
so your team can
Frostbow™ is an autonomous cybersecurity platform. It connects to your existing technology, learns what normal activity looks like in your environment, and responds immediately when something anomalous appears, day or night, without human intervention.
Frostbow runs on Ontological AI, a class of AI proprietary to SKADI Cyber Defense. Unlike traditional security tools that match events to known patterns, Frostbow understands why something is a threat, not just that it looks unusual. When a threat is confirmed, it acts in seconds: blocking connections, isolating affected devices, revoking compromised credentials. Your team receives a plain-language report of what happened and what was done. No technical background required.
How it works:
Deploy in days, not months
Frostbow works as a complete standalone security platform, or layers on top of what you already have. No rip-and-replace. Most organizations are fully operational within two to four weeks.
Frostbow observes your network, your users, and your normal activity patterns. It builds a baseline specific to your business, not a generic template.
When an anomaly appears, Frostbow investigates and responds autonomously. 99.6% of alerts are resolved without human involvement. Your team is only brought in when a situation genuinely requires a decision.
If your organization handles sensitive information, Frostbow is built for you
Frostbow is built for organizations that handle sensitive data and cannot afford the cost or complexity of a traditional security team. If your business operates during regular business hours, the period your network is most vulnerable is the time when no one is watching.
Sharp customers across a range of industries rely on Frostbow for continuous, autonomous protection.
Trades and construction
Project files, supplier contracts, and payment information are more valuable than most operators realize. A breach can delay projects, compromise bids, and expose client relationships built over years.
Healthcare and medical clinics
Patient records are among the most targeted data in any sector. Downtime in a clinical environment directly affects patient care.
Technology
Technology companies hold intellectual property, client data, and system access that makes them attractive targets. A compromise can affect not just the business, but every client and partner connected to it.
Retail and hospitality
Customer payment data, booking records, and loyalty program information are high-value targets. Peak periods bring the highest transaction volumes and the most stretched teams, which is exactly when attackers strike.
Legal and professional services
Client files, contracts, and correspondence are high-value targets. A breach carries confidentiality implications beyond the financial cost.
Financial services and insurance
Sensitive client financial data, strict compliance obligations, and after-hours exposure make this sector a consistent target.
Non-profits
Non-profits handle donor information, financial records, and often sensitive client data from the communities they serve. Limited IT resources make them an easy target and recovery from a breach can threaten the organization’s ability to operate.
Canadian-owned.
Your data stays in Canada
SKADI Cyber Defense is a Canadian company. Frostbow is built and operated in Canada, and your security data is processed and stored here, governed by Canadian law.
The cost of doing nothing has never been higher
Most small and mid-sized businesses have basic security or antivirus software in place. What most do not have is protection that works after hours, on weekends, and during the moments when no one is watching, because that is when most attacks happen. Frostbow closes that gap.
Without Frostbow™
- Alerts pile up overnight and on weekends
- A breach may go undetected for months
- Requires a dedicated security team
With Frostbow™
- 99.6% of alerts resolved autonomously, 24/7
- Threat detection: ~30 seconds
- Operational in 2 to 4 weeks, no new hires
FAQs
About Frostbow
What is Frostbow?
Frostbow is an autonomous cybersecurity platform. It watches everything connected to your network, detects threats using AI, and responds to them automatically — without needing a human analyst to review each alert first. Most security tools send you alerts. Frostbow acts on them.
Do we need a dedicated IT or security person to run this?
How long does it take to get up and running?
Does it work with the tools we already have?
Where is our data stored?
Buying and Pricing
How is Frostbow priced?
Pricing is per endpoint per month — an endpoint is any device connected to your network (laptop, desktop, server). Your Sharp representative will provide a personalized quote based on your endpoint count. Every client gets the full platform — there are no tiered feature restrictions.
Is there a minimum contract or lock-in period?
No long-term contracts. Frostbow is billed monthly. You are protected because the service works — not because you are locked in.
How do I figure out how many endpoints I have?
Count the computers, laptops, and servers in your business. Your Sharp rep can help you do a quick count during a discovery conversation. A rough estimate is fine to get started.
Who do we contact for support?
Your Sharp representative is your first point of contact for any questions. For technical matters, your rep coordinates directly with the SKADI team or you can email directly at sharpcanadasolutions@sharp.ca. You do not need to manage multiple vendor relationships — Sharp handles it.
Security and Compliance
Will Frostbow help us with our cyber insurance?
Yes. Cyber insurers increasingly require proof of active monitoring and incident response. Frostbow generates a complete audit trail of every threat detected and every action taken — with a full reasoning log. This documentation is exactly what insurers ask for at renewal, and many clients see premium reductions after deploying.
Are we PIPEDA compliant with Frostbow?
Frostbow’s Canadian data sovereignty posture and breach notification capabilities are designed to support PIPEDA compliance. SKADI maintains all processing within Canadian jurisdiction and provides breach notification documentation within the 72-hour window required under PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws.
What happens when Frostbow detects a threat?
For 99.6% of threats, Frostbow acts autonomously — isolating the affected device, blocking malicious connections, revoking compromised credentials — all within about 15 seconds. The business owner receives a notification with full context. For the 0.4% that require human judgment, SKADI’s security team is escalated to review and respond immediately.
Protect your business
Cyber threats continue to evolve, but protecting your business doesn’t have to be complicated. Sharp and SKADI Cyber Defense can help you assess your cybersecurity needs and identify a solution that’s right for your organization.
