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APT Security Management

Managed Cloud Security Services

Managed Cloud Security is the ongoing monitoring, configuration review, and threat response that keeps your cloud environment protected around the clock. APT Security Management, based in North Charleston, SC, delivers Managed Cloud Security to businesses across the United States through a prepaid token-based model with no annual contract required. Whether your infrastructure runs on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or a mix of all three, APT provides the visibility and response coverage your team needs without having to build it in-house.

Who Needs Managed Cloud Security

If your business has moved workloads to the cloud, you have an attack surface that requires active management. Cloud environments are not secure by default. Misconfigured storage buckets, overpermissioned service accounts, exposed APIs, and unmonitored access logs are among the most common entry points attackers use today.


You likely need Managed Cloud Security if your organization fits one or more of these situations:


Your team uses AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud but does not have a dedicated cloud security engineer on staff


You have experienced a cloud misconfiguration in the past or had a third-party auditor flag cloud risk


 Your development teams deploy infrastructure quickly and security reviews are not keeping pace


You store sensitive customer data, financial records, or health information in the cloud and need to meet compliance requirements


Compliance frameworks including SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF all include requirements that touch cloud infrastructure. If you are working toward any of these certifications or audits, having documented cloud security monitoring in place is a concrete requirement, not optional.

What You Get

All Managed Cloud Security engagements are priced in tokens. Contact us for a token quote based on your cloud environment and coverage needs.

Continuous monitoring of your cloud environment for misconfigurations, suspicious activity, and policy violations

Threat detection coverage for common cloud attack patterns including credential abuse, lateral movement, and data exfiltration attempts

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) reviews that identify and prioritize configuration risks before they are exploited

Identity and Access Management (IAM) analysis to flag overpermissioned accounts, unused credentials, and privilege escalation paths

Alert triage and incident response support so your team is not chasing false positives on their own

Compliance-aligned reporting that maps your cloud security posture to SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or whatever framework applies to your business

Monthly or on-demand reports delivered through your engagement tier portal

Technology powered by partners including Trend Micro and Sophos, selected for cloud-native detection and response capability

How It Works

Step 1: Book a Free Consultation

Free 30-minute discovery call to map your cloud environment, review current security posture, and understand your compliance requirements

Step 2: Quotes and Contracting

APT sends a token estimate and a Statement of Work scoped to your specific cloud footprint

Step 3: Token Purchase

You purchase tokens and onboarding begins, including connecting your cloud accounts to APT's monitoring infrastructure

Step 4: Integration Phase

APT configures detection rules, reviews existing IAM policies, and establishes your baseline security posture

Step 5: Monitoring Phase

Ongoing monitoring runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with your team notified when real threats are detected

Step 6: Reporting and Retrospectives

You receive regular posture reports and direct access to your APT team for questions, incidents, or cloud security guidance as your environment changes

Why APT

APT's team includes security architects and practitioners holding certifications including OSCP, CISSP, and CEH. When something triggers in your cloud environment, the person reviewing it has hands-on security experience, not just a monitoring dashboard.

APT does not earn commissions on the tools it recommends. Technology partner selections are made based on fit for your environment. That means your monitoring stack is built around your needs, not around vendor relationships.

The token model means you are not locked into a 12-month contract to get cloud security coverage. You purchase tokens, spend them on the services you need, and scale up or down as your environment changes. Tokens are valid for 12 months from purchase.

APT works with businesses ranging from small teams running a few cloud workloads to larger organizations with multi-cloud infrastructure. Whatever your size, you get senior oversight, not a junior analyst working from a playbook.

Choose Your Engagement Model

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

ravenWing

Email-based updates and scheduled security reports. Ideal for small businesses that want cloud protection without a lot of back-and-forth.

ravenGuard

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

ravenSentinel

Custom dashboard integrations, proactive strategy sessions, and direct coordination with your internal IT or engineering team. Ideal for organizations with complex or rapidly changing cloud environments.

Not sure which fits? Talk to a strategist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Managed Cloud Security and how does it work?

Managed Cloud Security is an ongoing service where APT monitors your cloud infrastructure for misconfigurations, threats, and compliance gaps on your behalf. APT connects to your AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environment, establishes a baseline, and then monitors continuously for risky activity or configuration drift. When something needs your attention, APT notifies you and helps you respond.

How is Managed Cloud Security priced?

APT uses a prepaid token system. You purchase tokens and apply them to your Managed Cloud Security engagement. The token cost depends on the size and complexity of your cloud environment and the level of coverage you need. Contact us or book a free consultation to get a token estimate with no obligation.

How long does it take to get started?

Most clients are fully onboarded within one to two weeks of purchasing tokens. The timeline depends on how many cloud accounts are in scope and what access permissions need to be established. APT handles the technical setup and walks your team through the process.

What is the difference between Managed Cloud Security and Managed Network Security?

Managed Network Security focuses on traffic, firewalls, and the devices connecting your users and systems. Managed Cloud Security focuses specifically on your cloud platform, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM configurations, and cloud workloads. Many organizations need both. If you are not sure which applies to your situation, the free discovery call is a good place to start.

What do I receive as part of this service?

You receive continuous monitoring coverage, regular posture reports, alert triage and response support, and compliance-aligned documentation. Reports are delivered through your engagement tier portal or via email depending on your ravenWing, ravenGuard, or ravenSentinel plan.

What happens when a threat is detected?

APT triages the alert, determines whether it is a real threat or a false positive, and contacts you with findings and recommended actions. For clients on ravenGuard or ravenSentinel, findings appear in the client portal in real time. For ravenWing clients, APT reaches out directly by email.

What types of businesses does APT work with for cloud security?

APT works with businesses of all sizes across the United States. Common clients include SaaS companies storing customer data in the cloud, healthcare organizations with cloud-based systems subject to HIPAA, financial services firms with PCI-DSS obligations, and any business that has moved to the cloud faster than its security practices have caught up.

​​Ready to Get Started?

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

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