Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace & Endpoint Security
Reduce complexity. Increase security. Give your team a simpler, safer way to work—anywhere.
TorchLight is your Microsoft 365 security-first partner. We design, migrate, and manage your modern workplace—then support your team every day.

The Modern Office with Microsoft 365
More secure. Less complex. No VPN for everyday work.
Simpler Day-to-Day
Single sign-on (Entra ID) & strong MFA
SharePoint/OneDrive instead of file servers
Teams for chat, meetings & voice
Stronger Security
Defender for Office 365 (anti-phish/spam)
Defender XDR for endpoints
Conditional Access & device compliance
Lower Complexity
Retire file/print servers & everyday VPN
Autopilot deployments & Autopatch
Cloud backup & continuity built-in
| Before (Legacy) | After with TorchLight M365 | |
| Access | VPN, shared drives | SharePoint/OneDrive, zero-trust |
| Devices | Imaging, GPOs | Autopilot + Intune |
| Security | Separate AV/spam/MDM | Defender XDR + Defender for O365 |
| Printing | Print servers | Universal Print |
| Updates | Manual patching | Autopatch + baselines |
Core Capabilities We Implement & Manage
Identity, devices, collaboration, protection, and automation—aligned to your risk profile.
Identity & Access
Entra ID (Azure AD), MFA, Conditional Access, SSO to apps.
Endpoint Management
Intune for Windows, macOS, iOS/Android with Autopilot & compliance.
Collaboration
Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive—reliable, secure collaboration without a VPN.
Protection
Defender XDR for endpoints & Defender for Office 365 for email threats.
Data & Printing
Purview DLP & sensitivity labels; Universal Print (serverless).
Automation
Autopatch, configuration baselines, and lifecycle policy enforcement.
Why TorchLight?
We exist to serve our customers and protect them from relentless cyber threats. We lead with transparency, proactive communication, and a security-first mindset—pairing Microsoft 365 expertise with day-to-day support and measurable outcomes.
The Way Forward – TorchLight Blog
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