# Alain Picard
> Expert Cyber Security and Web Development consultant based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Specializing in encrypted data protection, AWS security architecture, penetration testing, and e-commerce solutions for businesses across Montreal, Laval, and Quebec City.

## Services
- [Home](https://www.alainpicard.ca/): Overview of Cyber Security and Web Development services by Alain Picard.
- [Cyber Security Solutions](https://www.alainpicard.ca/cyber-security-solutions.html): Network security, EDR, cloud security, penetration testing, and Quebec Law 25 compliance for businesses in Montreal, Laval, and Quebec.
- [Google Development](https://www.alainpicard.ca/google-development.html): Custom Google Workspace add-ons, Chrome extensions, and Google Cloud integrations.
- [Blog](https://www.alainpicard.ca/blog.html): Expert insights on cyber security, AWS security best practices, Quebec Law 25 compliance, and web development.
- [Contact](https://www.alainpicard.ca/contact.html): Book a consultation or get in touch.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.alainpicard.ca/privacy.html): Data handling and privacy information.

## About Alain Picard
- Full name: Alain Picard
- Role: Cyber Security & Web Development Expert
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Phone: +1-514-296-3798
- Email: web@alainpicard.ca
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/picarda/
- GitHub: https://github.com/picarda
- Service area: Montreal, Laval, Quebec City, and across Canada

## Core Expertise
- Cybersecurity: Network security, firewall management, endpoint detection and response (EDR), penetration testing, zero-trust architecture
- Cloud: AWS security architecture, encrypted cloud storage, Google Cloud Platform
- Compliance: Quebec Law 25 (privacy legislation), GDPR-aligned data protection
- Web Development: Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress, React, TypeScript, Node.js
- Communications security: Encrypted email, encrypted phone and messaging
- SEO: Technical audits, on-page optimization, local SEO for Montreal and Quebec

## Key Facts
- 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses — Alain Picard provides scalable, SMB-focused security packages
- Quebec's Law 25 imposes strict data privacy obligations on Quebec businesses; Alain Picard offers compliance-ready audits and implementation
- Annual penetration tests and quarterly vulnerability scans are recommended for Montreal and Quebec businesses
- EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) is the modern baseline security standard, replacing traditional antivirus
- Encrypted email ensures message contents are only readable by sender and intended recipients