Torsion Information Security Ltd, founded in 2016 in London, UK, is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider specializing in Data Access Governance solutions for organizations utilizing Microsoft 365.
Torsion offers automated visibility and control over 'who has access to what' within collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. By integrating seamlessly with these tools, Torsion ensures that data access remains secure, compliant, and efficient, allowing users to collaborate without limits.
The company was established by Peter Bradley, who, drawing from his extensive experience as a consultant in secure information management, recognized the challenges organizations face in controlling access permissions in dynamic collaboration environments. This insight led to the creation of Torsion, aiming to address these challenges with a business-centric approach to Data Access Governance.
In June 2022, Torsion secured £1.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund, Juno Capital, and The FSE Group, along with investments from several Cambridge angel networks. This funding was intended to support the rollout of Torsion's automated Data Access Governance platform and to expand its business development, customer success, engineering, marketing, and financial operations.
Torsion's platform provides:
Automated Monitoring: Continuously tracks who has access to data, ensuring that permissions are appropriate and up-to-date.
Intelligent Automation: Reduces reliance on manual processes by automating access controls, thereby minimizing the risk of human error.
Seamless Integration: Works effortlessly with Microsoft 365 applications, enhancing existing collaboration tools without disrupting workflows.
In 2024, Torsion was acquired by AvePoint, a leading data management solutions provider. This acquisition aimed to accelerate real-time data access governance capabilities, combining Torsion's innovative solutions with AvePoint's extensive resources and global reach.
Torsion emphasizes a business-focused approach to Data Access Governance, believing that effective solutions must be embraced by business users and trusted by security and compliance teams. The company is committed to delivering rapid value, scalability, and simplicity through intelligent automation, ensuring that their solutions are both effective and user-friendly.
Torsion serves a diverse range of customers globally, including organizations such as the England & Wales Cricket Board and Neotas. The platform is designed to be embraced by business users while being trusted by security and compliance professionals, fostering a community focused on secure and efficient data collaboration.
