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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Strengthening Your Security Posture with EDR & ITDR
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Washington State Expands Sales Tax to IT Services
A new Washington State law – Senate Bill 5814 – goes into effect on October 1, 2025, and it will significantly impact customers located in Washington who receive IT, digital, and tech-related services. This change will apply regardless of where the service provider is located, and may affect how your organization is billed by vendors…
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The Windows 10 to Windows 11 Transition
Another large milestone looms in the Microsoft ecosystem as Windows 10 is (mostly) officially sunsetted on October 14, 2025. Meaning, no new security updates will be produced by Microsoft, unless you purchase an ESU/Extended Security Update license for up to three years that will allow Windows 10 to continue receiving security updates on a regular…