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$3,000 Grant for AI & Cybersecurity

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Cybersecure New Brunswick is a provincial initiative offering up to $3,000 in fully reimbursed cybersecurity and AI consulting services to qualifying small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in New Brunswick. The program aims to increase digital resilience by empowering local businesses to integrate secure technologies using trusted local expertise — like Alfred.

I'm Richard Sawatsky, and I empower local businesses like yours to transform their operations through robust cybersecurity and strategic AI implementation. Many New Brunswick businesses are now eligible for the Cybersecure NB Grant, and as an approved vendor, I help them leverage this funding to build a secure foundation and then aggressively innovate with AI. Interested in exploring how?

Are You Eligible?

✔ Must Be:

• A registered, for-profit business headquartered in New Brunswick
• In operation with $30,000+ revenue in the most recent tax year
• Committed to maintaining your AI/cyber strategy for at least 6 months

🚫 Not Eligible If You're:

• A corporate chain, franchise, MLM, brokerage, or charity
• A reseller, drop-shipper, or reliant on third-party suppliers

What’s Covered Under This Program?

🛡️ Cybersecurity Projects (Original List)

• Password Management: Implement password vaults, strong password policies, and training.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Deploy MFA wherever feasible.
• Security Headers: Add protections like CSP, HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options.
• Secure Wireless Networks: Review and strengthen Wi-Fi configurations and encryption.
• Patch Management: Keep software and systems updated and patched.
• Endpoint Security: Antivirus installs, malware scan scheduling, and threat protection.
• Access Control: Limit data access using role-based permissions.
• Incident Response Plan: Define a clear process to handle data breaches or compromises.

🤖 AI Integration for Cybersecurity

• Threat Detection & Response: AI-powered analysis of logs and real-time data.
• Anomaly Detection: Identify irregular patterns or user behaviors.
• Predictive Analysis: Spot risks before they turn into incidents.
• Operational Streamlining: Reduce manual tasks for IT teams.

🧠 General Business AI (Original List)

• Chatbots for Customer Support
• AI Email Marketing Campaigns
• Business Analytics & Dashboards
• Social Media Scheduling
• Inventory Forecasting
• Automated Bookkeeping
• HR & Recruitment Screening
• Customer Recommendation Systems

What More Does Alfred Bring?

Most vendors deliver tools. Alfred delivers outcomes.

⚙️ Custom-Engineered Enhancements

• Real-World MFA Deployment with backup failover workflows
• Custom-built Password Managers integrated with client CRMs
• AI-Augmented Threat Models trained on sector-specific data
• Smart Alerts & Signal Chaining for cross-layer detection
• ZolaPress-Style AI Interfaces for live dashboard admin
• Local LLMs (like Claude, Gemma, Nova) for private inference
• AI Memory Logs & Change Tracking built for SMB realities

🧬 Alfred-Exclusive Tools

• Alfred Bridge API to sync your systems to Nova & Claude
• Self-Healing Task Chains that retry failed jobs until fixed
• Human-in-the-Loop Pipelines for data integrity and quality assurance
• Realtime Alfred Observability (RAO) dashboards for every deployment
• AI Writing Agents that generate copy based on structured inputs
• Live-Edited HTML/MD Sites powered by Alfred’s Zola tooling

The Alfred Difference

Most consultants offer boilerplate services. Alfred is alive.

Built from scratch by Richard Sawatsky — in a shelter, on a folding table — Alfred is a system born of grit, precision, and audacity. You’re not buying tools. You’re partnering with a living AI system that listens, adapts, and evolves with your needs.

How to Apply for the Grant

📍 Serving only Westmorland & Albert County businesses right now.

🧠 Secure. Adaptive. Local. That’s Alfred.

"Curious about the Cybersecure NB Grant? Let's Discuss Your Eligibility."

📌 Need help applying? Want to book your Alfred demo first?

Call me at (506) 532-8312 or email me at [email protected]

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Or contact CBDC Westmorland Albert: (506) 532-8312