Changing how your company handles IT can feel like a big lift — the kind of project that gets pushed to "next quarter" indefinitely. In practice, a well-run transition takes days, not months.
Here's the playbook we follow to get a startup fully onboarded within 72 hours.
Day 1: Discover
We start by understanding what you already have:
- People and accounts — who works here, and which tools they use
- Devices — every laptop and phone, who has it, and its current state
- Identity — how people sign in today, and where MFA is (or isn't) enforced
- Cloud and SaaS — your core platforms, admin accounts, and where sensitive data lives
By the end of day one, you have a clear picture of your environment — often for the first time — along with a prioritized list of risks.
Day 2: Secure
Next, we close the biggest gaps first:
- Enforce MFA across your identity provider
- Enroll devices in management and turn on encryption
- Deploy endpoint protection
- Clean up stale accounts and over-privileged admins
These changes are rolled out with clear communication to your team, so nobody is surprised by a new login prompt.
Day 3: Automate and hand off
Finally, we switch on the systems that keep things running:
- Help desk channels connected to Slack and email
- Automated handling for common requests like password resets and access requests
- Standardized onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Monitoring and reporting so you can see what's happening
Your team gets a simple way to ask for help, and you get a partner who is already familiar with your environment.
What makes it work
A fast onboarding isn't about cutting corners. It comes down to three things:
- A proven checklist, refined across many startup environments
- Automation for the repetitive setup work
- Clear communication with your team at every step
Ready to stop thinking about IT? Get started with Dtechtion.