ArmourPeak Ascend
Climb At Your Own Speed
ArmourPeak Ascend is a guided engagement that sequences our Base Camp, Alpine, and Summit capabilities into clear phases. Instead of switching everything on at once, we introduce controls in the right order, with the right communication. Ascend empowers your business to absorb changes comfortably, with a predictable budget trajectory.
​Each phase has defined goals, success criteria, and handoffs. You will always know what is live today, what is in progress, and which Summit–level outcomes are coming next.
How It Works
ArmourPeak Ascend is a committed program with a pre–defined timeline agreed at the start of the journey. We begin at Base Camp, schedule Alpine and Summit milestones together, and revisit the roadmap at set checkpoints so expectations and pacing stay aligned.
Who It Serves
Organizations that understand the importance of IT management and security, but prefer to ramp up over time deliberately, without disrupting day–to–day operations. Ascend lets organizations ease into a modern Managed Services partnership at a pace, and budget, that works for you.
Pricing Benefits
Because ArmourPeak Ascend is a committed program (typically a 2–year journey), it lets you get started even when IT spend was not fully planned and then grow into a clear, predictable cost structure. Over the life of the program, you benefit from discounted Base Camp and Alpine services, with the shared objective of arriving at Summit with both your security posture and budget where they need to be.
Phase I - Base Camp
Foundation, Visibility, Managed Devices
Phase I focuses on getting your Apple fleet under consistent management and putting essential protections in place. The outcome is a stable, observable environment with clear ownership and support.
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Stand up Apple Business Manager, zero–touch deployment, and core MDM workflows for Macs and mobile devices.
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Enroll in the managed device stack: baseline configuration, software deployment, and OS update strategy across all in–scope devices.
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Deploy endpoint protection (Sophos Intercept X Essentials / Advanced) and verify coverage.
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Introduce single sign–on into key SaaS apps and validate primary identity flows for employees and contractors.
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Deliver an initial posture review highlighting quick wins and recommended priorities for Phase II.
Phase II - Alpine
Integrated Identity and Stronger Controls
In Phase II, we tighten the connection between identity, devices, and access. Your team experiences smoother sign–in, while the environment gains stronger guardrails and better telemetry.
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Enable macOS Identity Management so users sign in to their Mac with the same identity used for Microsoft 365 and core business apps.
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Refine MDM baselines: encryption, screen lock, application standards, and OS lifecycle aligned with your risk profile.
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Expand SSO and Conditional Access coverage, reducing password sprawl and centralizing access decisions in Entra ID.
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Prepare for mobile scenarios such as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) by planning app protection policies and enrollment patterns.
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Confirm which Zero Trust, data protection, and compliance services will be activated as part of Phase III Summit.
Phase III - Summit
Zero Trust, Compliance, Security Hardening
Phase III brings you to Summit by activating advanced security, Zero Trust networking, and compliance workflows that continuously protect your organization as it grows.
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Turn on device–aware Conditional Access and, where appropriate, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for sensitive apps and data.
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Introduce Defender for Cloud Apps, Shadow IT reporting, and data loss prevention policies tuned to your regulatory and business needs.
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Run compliance audits and remediation against recognized frameworks (such as CIS, NIST, and industry benchmarks) using our device management platform.
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Layer in Summit services such as Managed Detection & Response and phishing training to add 24×7 threat coverage and user awareness.
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Establish an ongoing review cadence to adjust controls, add new services, and keep your Summit posture aligned with evolving risks.