Professional Security Services for Predictable, Reliable Outcomes
Advisory leadership with vCISO and vCIO, plus Assurance services including GLBA, FFIEC, and HIPAA audits, penetration testing, program roadmaps, and pragmatic IT and security consulting.
Get clarity on risk, compliance, and priorities. Our consultants assess where you are today, design a right‑sized roadmap, and partner with your team to execute with measurable results. When verification is needed, our auditors and testers provide defensible reports and attestations.
Advisory Services
Leadership and guidance that align technology with business outcomes.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Fractional security leadership to build, run, and mature your security program, meet regulatory expectations, and communicate risk in business terms.
Virtual CIO (vCIO)
Strategic IT planning, budgeting, vendor governance, and roadmap execution that keep operations stable and enable growth.
Interim / On‑Demand CISO
Keep momentum while you recruit. Flexible monthly leadership or pre‑purchased hours for surge support.
Program & Roadmap Development
Prioritized, budget‑ready roadmaps and policies that satisfy auditors and keep your teams focused on the highest‑value work.
Testing, Assessment, and Audit Services
Security‑first, regulator‑ready assurance to validate controls and close gaps.
Ransomware Gap Assessment
Assess against NIST IR 8374 to prevent, respond to, and recover from ransomware. Receive a prioritized remediation plan.
Penetration Testing
Internal and external testing of networks, applications, and cloud environments to uncover exploitable vulnerabilities and validate control effectiveness.
Risk Assessments
Tailored assessments for HIPAA, GLBA, FFIEC, SWIFT, and FERPA to identify exposure and guide remediation with clear owners and timelines.
Compliance Audits & Attestations
Independent reviews against GLBA, FFIEC, HIPAA, and internal policy to document effectiveness, satisfy regulators, and inform boards.
“TorchLight has been more than a vendor to our multi‑branch credit union; they’re a partner. We started with a security assessment and gap analysis in 2007 and have continued to grow with their guidance across strategy, compliance, and operations.”
– Annettee Babb, CEO, Primesource Credit Union
Why TorchLight?
We lead with service, clarity, and accountability. Expect candid guidance, proactive communication, and a security‑first mindset that aligns IT with business outcomes. Our team partners with yours to set priorities, execute the plan, and keep auditors and boards confident.
The Way Forward – TorchLight Blog
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New Mac Vulnerability – Banshee MacOS Stealer
Our security operations center was notified of a new and novel bug that can affect all Macs. Titled “Banshee MacOS Stealer”, this first came on the scene in mid-2024 as a “malware as a service” exploit.
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – Considerations for Small to Medium Sized Businesses
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a methodology designed to simplify the process of planning, implementing, managing and responding to threats from a holistic point of view in the Information Technology Delivery and Security space. It is specifically designed for organizations that either have no or very little cybersecurity planning, processes or responses to emerging threats.
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Industry Impact of Ransomware Attacks
Find out why academic institutions, automobile dealerships, and the utility sector are all high-profile targets of ransomware attacks.