MISSISSAUGA, ON – September 26, 2025 – J-SAS, creator of the Compliance-as-a-Service platform ProtechSuite, proudly participated in the 2025 LiONS LAIR Gala, where the company presented its vision to make compliance accessible, affordable, and achievable for small and mid-sized organizations.
Following its selection earlier this year as one of ten finalists from over 150 applicants, J-SAS took the stage to deliver a five-minute pitch before a panel of judges and a two-minute live presentation at the televised gala event, attended by more than 400 business and innovation leaders.
During the pitch, Ryan Devers, VP, Product Strategy, shared the story behind ProtechSuite and its mission to simplify compliance for organizations of all sizes. He highlighted the growing challenge businesses face in proving security readiness and how compliance—though critical—remains out of reach for many due to cost and complexity.
“ProtechSuite was built to change that,” said Devers. “It makes compliance tangible and approachable by automating what has traditionally been manual, expensive, and confusing. Whether it is SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PIPEDA, or a custom standard, we believe every business should be able to demonstrate trust without the barriers that exist today.”
Throughout the competition, J-SAS was challenged to deliver a clear and concise narrative—showing not only why compliance matters, but why democratizing it matters even more. The experience, Devers shared, was invaluable.
“LiONS LAIR was such a fantastic opportunity to refine our message, connect with the innovation community, and share the importance of making compliance achievable for everyone,” said Devers. “We are incredibly thankful to Innovation Factory for the mentorship, exposure, and platform to tell our story.”
The gala sparked meaningful conversations with business owners, technology partners, and security professionals who resonated with ProtechSuite’s mission. Since the event, J-SAS has seen increased interest from organizations eager to simplify their compliance journey.
J-SAS placed in the Top 10 of more than 150 applicants in this year’s competition. A video of Ryan Devers’ LiONS LAIR pitch can be viewed below:
About J-SAS
J-SAS is a Canadian cybersecurity company focused on automating compliance for modern businesses. Its flagship product, ProtechSuite, simplifies regulatory readiness by providing end-to-end tooling for evidence collection, risk management, policy creation, and audit preparation. Built to support global standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PIPEDA, and more, ProtechSuite empowers businesses, consultants, MSPs, and auditors to minimize effort, gain trust, and win business while expanding their impact and services.
www.j-sas.com
About Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory is a not-for-profit business accelerator, serving as the catalyst for technology innovation in the Hamilton, Halton, Brant, and Norfolk regions since 2010. Innovation Factory provides business services, training, mentorship, and strategic connections to drive market adoption, leverage intellectual property, and increase revenues, investment, and jobs.
www.innovationfactory.ca
About LiONS LAIR
Innovation Factory’s LiONS LAIR is a pitch competition and in-person gala that brings together over 350 industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors across Ontario’s key innovation sectors. The annual event offers startups a platform to showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of experienced investors and entrepreneurs, compete for prizes, and accelerate their business growth.
www.lionslair.ca
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