We have all seen many examples of such bad lighting at night. A much better light is a well shielded fixture like this example. The light is directed downward where it is needed. There is lots of light and little or no glare and no sharp, deep shadows. One is not blinded, one can see.
Visibility is the goal.
These fixtures offer excellent visibility. Use an infra-red sensor spotlight fixture. The spot-lights only come on when the sensor senses movement. Any intruder will be scared off by the sudden turn-on of the spots. You are alerted.