Asset Management as a Service (AMaaS)

Asset Management as a Service (AMaaS) is an ongoing managed program that discovers, inventories, categorizes, and monitors every device, system, and application in your environment. APT Security Management, based in North Charleston, SC, delivers AMaaS to businesses across the United States through a prepaid token-based model, so there are no annual contracts to sign and no minimum commitments. Without a clear, current picture of your assets, other security programs like vulnerability management and compliance reporting are building on incomplete information.

Who Needs Asset Management as a Service

Most organizations know they have an asset inventory problem. What they do not always know is how large it is. Devices get added without documentation, software licenses go untracked, and cloud resources spin up outside of IT's visibility. By the time a security audit or compliance review arrives, the gaps are obvious but expensive to fix quickly.

AMaaS is a good fit for businesses that need to meet compliance requirements under frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CMMC, or ISO 27001. Each of these frameworks requires organizations to maintain documented, accurate asset inventories as a foundational control. Without that inventory, audits stall and findings pile up.

It is also a practical choice for growing companies where IT infrastructure is expanding faster than internal teams can track it, and for businesses preparing for cyber insurance applications, which increasingly require proof of a current asset inventory and documented management processes.

What You Get

All AMaaS engagements are priced in tokens. Contact us for a token quote based on the size and complexity of your environment.

A complete, categorized inventory of hardware, software, and cloud assets in your environment, built during initial discovery and kept current on an ongoing basis

Classification of assets by type, owner, criticality, and risk level so your team can prioritize decisions effectively

Identification of unmanaged, unauthorized, or end-of-life assets that may not be on your radar

Ongoing monitoring to detect new assets as they are added to your environment, with alerts for unrecognized or out-of-policy devices

Documentation formatted to support SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, CMMC, and ISO 27001 audit requirements

Regular reports delivered through your selected engagement tier, whether that is scheduled email updates or a live portal view

Coordination with your vulnerability management program if you are also running VMaaS through APT, so asset data feeds directly into your scan targets and risk scoring

How It Works

Step 1: Discovery call (free, 30 minutes)

Free discovery call (30 minutes) to understand your current environment, what asset tracking is already in place, and what compliance or business requirements are driving the need

Step 2: Token Estimate

APT sends a token estimate and a Statement of Work scoped to your environment size and reporting cadence

Step 3: Token Purchase

Tokens are purchased and your AMaaS engagement begins

Step 4: Discovery Phase

APT conducts an initial discovery phase to build your baseline asset inventory, using passive scanning and agent-based methods appropriate for your environment

Step 5: Analysis Phase

Assets are categorized, documented, and reviewed with your team to confirm accuracy and fill in any ownership or classification gaps

Step 6: Monitoring Phase

Ongoing monitoring begins, with regular inventory updates and scheduled reports delivered through your engagement tier (ravenWing, ravenGuard, or ravenSentinel)

Step 7: Alerts and Notifications

If anything changes in your environment, such as new assets appearing or known devices going offline, APT flags it in the next reporting cycle or immediately, depending on your tier

Why APT

APT's team holds certifications including OSCP, CISSP, and CEH. When they review your asset inventory, they are looking at it from both a compliance and a security operations perspective, not just checking boxes for an audit report.

The token pricing model means you are not locked into a 12-month retainer. You buy the tokens you need, spend them on AMaaS (or any other APT service), and adjust as your environment changes. If your asset count grows significantly, you request a new token quote. If you need to pause, you are not penalized.

APT does not earn extra sales commissions on the tools or platforms it recommends. If your environment is already using an asset management tool, APT will work with what you have rather than pushing a replacement.

The three engagement tiers (ravenWing, ravenGuard, ravenSentinel) let you choose how closely APT integrates with your team. Some clients want a quarterly report by email. Others want a live portal view and direct coordination with their IT department. Both are valid options.

Choose Your Engagement Model

Every APT service is delivered through one of three engagement models:

ravenWing

Email-based updates and scheduled reporting. Ideal for small businesses that want clean, easy-to-read asset reports without ongoing meetings.

ravenGuard

Secure portal access with role-specific reporting for both technical and non-technical staff, plus scheduled status meetings. Ideal for growing teams that want active visibility into their asset posture.

ravenSentinel

Custom dashboard integrations, strategy sessions, and direct coordination with your IT team. Ideal for enterprises that need their asset data feeding into internal systems and workflows.

Not sure which fits? Talk to a strategist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asset Management as a Service and how does it work?

Asset Management as a Service (AMaaS) is a managed program where APT discovers, categorizes, and continuously monitors all the devices, software, and cloud resources in your environment. Instead of running a one-time audit, APT maintains your asset inventory on an ongoing basis so it stays accurate as your environment changes. Reports and alerts are delivered based on your selected engagement tier.

How is AMaaS priced and what does it cost in tokens?

AMaaS is priced using APT's prepaid token system. The token cost depends on the size of your environment, the number of assets being tracked, and your reporting cadence. There are no annual contracts. You buy tokens, apply them to your AMaaS engagement, and request a new quote if your needs change. Contact us to get a token estimate for your specific environment.

How long does an AMaaS engagement take to get started?

Initial discovery and baseline inventory typically take one to three weeks depending on environment size and complexity. After that, the program moves into ongoing monitoring, which runs continuously. Your first full report is usually delivered within the first 30 days.

What is the difference between AMaaS and Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS)?

AMaaS focuses on knowing what assets exist in your environment, how they are classified, and who owns them. Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS) focuses on scanning those assets to find security weaknesses. The two services are complementary. AMaaS builds the target list; VMaaS works through it. Many clients run both, and when they do, the asset data from AMaaS feeds directly into VMaaS scan scoping.

What do I receive at the end of an AMaaS engagement cycle?

You receive updated inventory reports that document all discovered assets, their classification, ownership, risk tier, and compliance-relevant details. These reports are formatted to support audit requirements under frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, CMMC, and ISO 27001. The format and delivery frequency depend on your engagement tier.

Do you offer ongoing support or is AMaaS a one-time project?

AMaaS is designed to be ongoing, not a one-time assessment. Your environment changes constantly, and a point-in-time asset list goes stale quickly. APT maintains continuous monitoring and delivers regular updates so your inventory stays current. If you only need a one-time discovery and inventory build, that can be scoped as a shorter engagement with a fixed token cost.

What types of businesses does APT work with for AMaaS?

APT works with businesses of all sizes across the United States. AMaaS is particularly useful for companies preparing for compliance audits under SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, or similar frameworks, as well as businesses applying for or renewing cyber insurance. SaaS companies, healthcare organizations, financial services firms, and DoD contractors are common clients for this service, though any organization without a clean, current asset inventory can benefit.

Ready to Get Started?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We will review your environment, answer your questions, and give you a clear token estimate with no obligation.