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.
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.”
– Annette, CEO
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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“Among the Best They Have Ever Evaluated.”
When an independent auditor calls your security framework “among the best they’ve ever evaluated,” you know something’s working. At TorchLight, we deliver enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity tailored to regulated small businesses—without the enterprise budget.
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Is Your Small Organization Nearing a Cybersecurity Breaking Point?
Small businesses are facing a cybersecurity breaking point—strained IT teams, rising threats, and tight budgets. TorchLight delivers scalable, enterprise-grade protection tailored to your size and cost constraints.
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Why Security-First Design Starts With Simplicity—Not More Controls
When cybersecurity becomes a barrier, people work around it—and that’s where risk begins. At TorchLight, we design security that aligns with your business, supports your users, and satisfies auditors—without slowing you down.
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Why Small Businesses Are the New Cyber Targets—And How to Stay Protected
Cybercriminals target the vulnerable, not just the big guys. For small businesses in regulated industries, the risks are real—compliance gaps, lost trust, even financial collapse. At TorchLight, we make enterprise-grade cybersecurity practical and personal, with strategy-led protection built for your business.
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Windows Recall: What You Need to Know — And Why It Matters
Microsoft’s upcoming Recall feature for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about developments in workplace technology this year. Designed to boost productivity by taking periodic snapshots of user activity for easy, searchable recall, the feature promises convenience — but also raises serious privacy and security concerns.
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Strengthening Your Security Posture with EDR & ITDR
Cyber attackers aren’t just targeting networks anymore—they’re going after identities and endpoints at scale. In fact, over 80% of breaches involve compromised credentials or exploited devices. In this month’s service spotlight, we break down two critical layers of modern cyber defense—Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)—and show how they…
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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 like MSSPs, cloud providers,…
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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…
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Tech Talk – What is DMARC, DKIM, SPF & Why Do I Want To Know?
DMARC, DKIM and SPF are three separate email authentication protocols that build layers of security around email delivery and integrity. Used in conjunction with each other, they provide a durable layer of protection for inbound emails and brand protection to prevent bad actors from sending emails using your business domain name. These tools provide domain…
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Beware of the ClickFix Scam!
TorchLight’s Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a resurgence of a phishing scam called ‘ClickFix,’ initially identified in late 2024 but now widely used by cybercriminals in 2025.