Managed Email Security Services

Managed Email Security (MES) is the ongoing monitoring, filtering, and protection of your organization's email environment against phishing, malware, business email compromise (BEC), and spam. APT Security Management, based in North Charleston, SC, delivers Managed Email Security to businesses across the United States through a prepaid token-based model, with no long-term contracts required. Email is the most common entry point for cyberattacks, and a managed approach means threats are caught and contained before they reach your inbox or your employees.

Who Needs Managed Email Security

If your organization relies on email to communicate with customers, partners, or staff, your inbox is a target. Phishing attacks have grown more convincing, and attackers are increasingly impersonating executives, vendors, and banks to trick employees into sending payments or sharing credentials.

Managed Email Security is a strong fit for:

Small and mid-sized businesses that don't have an in-house IT or security team to review email threats and manage filtering policies

Healthcare organizations handling protected health information (PHI) that must meet HIPAA requirements around data security and breach prevention

Financial services firms subject to PCI-DSS controls and at high risk of BEC and wire fraud

SaaS companies and startups that process customer data and need to demonstrate security controls for SOC 2 compliance or investor due diligence

Any business that has experienced a phishing incident, credential theft, or unwanted email-based intrusion and wants to prevent the next one

What You Get

All Managed Email Security engagements are priced in tokens. Contact us for a token quote based on your environment and mailbox count.

Email filtering and anti-phishing protection applied to all inbound and outbound mail, using partner technologies including Proofpoint and Trend Micro

Business email compromise (BEC) detection to catch spoofed sender addresses and impersonation attempts before they reach staff

Malware and attachment scanning that blocks malicious links and file types at the email gateway level

DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configuration and monitoring to protect your sending domain from being used in phishing campaigns against others

Spam management with policies tuned to your environment to reduce noise without blocking legitimate mail

Security alerts and incident notifications delivered through your chosen engagement tier (ravenWing, ravenGuard, or ravenSentinel)

Monthly or scheduled reporting on blocked threats, quarantine activity, and policy recommendations

Ongoing policy tuning as your organization grows or your email environment changes

How It Works

Step 1: Book a Free Consultation

Free 30-minute discovery call to review your current email setup, identify gaps, and understand your compliance requirements

Step 2: Quotes and Contracting

APT sends a scoped token estimate and Statement of Work covering your mailbox environment and selected protections

Step 3: Token Purchase

Tokens purchased and onboarding begins, including integration with your mail platform (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or on-premise)

Step 4: Integration Phase

Email security tools deployed and configured, including filtering policies, authentication records, and alerting rules

Step 5: Monitoring Phase

Ongoing monitoring begins, with APT managing alerts, quarantine review, and policy updates on your behalf

Step 6: Reporting and Retrospectives

Regular reports delivered through your engagement tier, with findings and recommendations surfaced at your preferred frequency

Why APT

APT's team holds certifications including OSCP, CISSP, and CEH. When we configure and manage your email security, it's done by people who understand how attackers actually exploit email, not just how to toggle settings in a vendor console.

We work with established email security partners including Proofpoint and Trend Micro, and our technology recommendations are based on what fits your environment rather than our price sheets.

APT uses a prepaid token model instead of traditional retainer agreements. You buy tokens, apply them to the services you need, and keep unused tokens for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no pressure to expand your scope before you're ready.

Our three engagement tiers (ravenWing, ravenGuard, and ravenSentinel) mean you get the level of reporting and communication that fits your team, whether that's scheduled email updates or a live dashboard integrated with your IT systems.

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 reliable protection without a lot of overhead.

ravenGuard

Secure client portal access, role-specific reporting for technical and non-technical staff, and scheduled status meetings. Ideal for growing businesses that need active visibility into their email threat landscape.

ravenSentinel

Custom dashboard integrations, collaborative strategy sessions, and direct coordination with your IT team. Ideal for enterprises that need a deeply integrated security partnership.

Not sure which fits? Talk to a strategist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Managed Email Security and how does it work?

Managed Email Security is a service where APT handles the configuration, monitoring, and ongoing management of your email protection tools. This includes filtering out phishing attempts, malware, spam, and business email compromise attacks before they reach your staff. We integrate with your existing mail platform (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace are the most common) and manage the security layer on your behalf so your team doesn't have to.

How is Managed Email Security priced in tokens?

Like all APT services, Managed Email Security is priced using prepaid tokens. The token cost depends on your mailbox count, mail platform, and the specific protections you need. After your free discovery call, APT will provide a token estimate and a Statement of Work before any commitment is made. Contact us or request a quote to get started.

How long does onboarding take?

For most small and mid-sized organizations, initial setup and configuration can be completed within one to two weeks. Larger or more complex environments may take longer. We'll give you a specific timeline during the scoping process.

What is the difference between Managed Email Security and just using the built-in filtering in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace?

Built-in filtering from Microsoft and Google catches a significant volume of spam and basic threats, but it isn't designed to stop sophisticated phishing, BEC attacks, or targeted malware. Managed Email Security adds a dedicated security layer on top of your mail platform, along with ongoing monitoring, policy management, and human oversight. APT also configures domain authentication (DMARC, DKIM, SPF) to protect your domain, which built-in tools don't always cover.

What do I get at the end of each reporting period?

Depending on your engagement tier, you'll receive a report covering blocked threats by category (phishing, malware, spam, BEC), quarantine activity, policy changes made during the period, and recommendations for the next period. ravenGuard and ravenSentinel clients can view this data in their portal at any time.

Do you offer support if a phishing email gets through?

Yes. If a threat bypasses filtering and an employee interacts with a malicious email, APT can help you respond. This may include investigating the scope of the incident, resetting compromised credentials, and tightening policies to prevent recurrence. Incident response work is handled through tokens.

What types of businesses does APT work with for Managed Email Security?

APT works with businesses of all sizes across the United States. Common clients include healthcare organizations managing HIPAA requirements, financial services firms with PCI-DSS obligations, SaaS startups building toward SOC 2 compliance, and small businesses that want dependable email protection without hiring in-house security staff.

Ready to Get Started?

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