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APT SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Managed Red Team Services

Managed Red Team Services are full-scope adversary simulations where a dedicated team of security operators attempts to breach your organization the same way a real attacker would, across your people, processes, and technology. APT Security Management, based in North Charleston, SC, delivers red team engagements to businesses across the United States using a prepaid token-based model with no long-term contract required. Each engagement is scoped to your environment and gives you a clear, evidence-based picture of where your defenses hold and where they don't.

Who Needs Managed Red Team Services

Red team engagements are built for organizations that have already invested in security controls and want to know if those controls actually work. A vulnerability scan or penetration test checks for known weaknesses. A red team engagement tests whether a determined adversary can reach your most sensitive systems by chaining together those weaknesses in ways automated tools would never catch.


You may be ready for a red team if your organization has an internal security team or a security operations center (SOC) in place and wants to measure how they respond to a real threat. Red teams test detection, not just prevention.


Businesses with compliance obligations under NIST CSF, CMMC, or SOC 2 often use red team results to demonstrate the effectiveness of their security program to auditors and leadership. If your organization operates critical infrastructure, handles sensitive customer data, or is subject to regulatory oversight, a red team engagement gives you the documentation to back up your security posture.

What You Get

All Managed Red Team Services engagements are priced in tokens. Contact us for a token quote based on your environment and engagement scope.

A fully scoped adversary simulation with defined objectives (crown jewels, data exfiltration, privilege escalation) and written rules of engagement agreed upon before work begins

Operator-led attack chains using real attacker techniques, not just automated scanners or commodity tools

A detailed red team report covering the full attack narrative, each technique used mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and findings ranked by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low)

An executive summary your leadership team can read without a security background

A blue team debrief where APT walks your internal team through what happened, what was detected, and what wasn't

Remediation guidance tied to each finding, with prioritized next steps

Retesting of critical findings after remediation to confirm fixes hold

How It Works

Step 1: Discovery call (free, 30 minutes)

Free 30-minute discovery call to understand your environment, your current security controls, and what you want the red team to target

Step 2: Estimate and Contracting

APT scopes the engagement and defines the rules of engagement document, which you sign before anything begins

Step 3: Purchase and Scheduling

Tokens are purchased and the engagement starts on a mutually agreed date

Step 4: Execution Phase

APT operators run the simulated attack over the agreed engagement window, documenting each step taken and each system accessed

Step 5: Reporting Phase

You receive the full red team report and executive summary

Step 6: Debrief Phase

  • APT conducts a blue team debrief with your internal security or IT staff

    • Step 7: Remediation Testing

    Retest of remediated critical findings is conducted and a close-out report is delivered

    Step 8: Vulnerability Monitoring

    Ongoing scanning begins on your agreed schedule, with updated reports delivered each cycle

    Why APT

    APT's red team operators hold certifications including Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and GPEN. They build their own tools and use manual attack techniques, not off-the-shelf scanners. That matters because real attackers don't use the same tools a compliance scanner uses.


    Every engagement starts with a written rules of engagement document and explicit written authorization. There are no surprises in scope, and your team is never left wondering what APT is authorized to test.


    APT uses a token-based pricing model. You buy tokens and apply them to the engagement. There's no annual retainer, no auto-renewal clause, and no commission on any tools or services we recommend afterward.


    You can choose how you receive reporting and communication based on your team's needs. The ravenWing, ravenGuard, and ravenSentinel tiers let you pick the right level of access, reporting depth, and coordination without paying for overhead you don't need.

    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 a clear engagement without a lot of overhead.

    ravenGuard

    Secure client portal access, role-specific reports for both technical and non-technical staff, and scheduled status meetings. Ideal for growing teams that need active visibility.

    ravenSentinel

    Custom dashboard integrations, strategy sessions, and direct coordination with your IT or security team throughout the engagement. Ideal for enterprises.

    Not sure which fits? Talk to a strategist.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a red team engagement and how does it work?

    A red team engagement is a controlled, full-scope attack simulation where a team of security operators attempts to compromise your organization the same way a real threat actor would. Unlike a penetration test, which focuses on finding technical vulnerabilities in a defined system, a red team engagement has specific objectives, such as accessing sensitive data or gaining domain-level privileges, and uses a combination of social engineering, physical access attempts, and technical exploitation to reach them. The engagement runs over a set window of time, and everything is documented for the final report.

    How is a red team engagement priced, and what does it cost in tokens?

    APT prices all red team engagements using its prepaid token model. The token cost depends on the scope of the engagement, the number of operators, the duration, and your environment's complexity. Contact us or book a free consultation to get a token estimate specific to your situation. There are no hidden fees and no commission-based add-ons.

    How long does a red team engagement take?

    Most red team engagements run between two and six weeks, depending on scope and complexity. Shorter engagements focus on a specific objective or environment. Longer engagements allow for more thorough attack path exploration. APT will recommend a timeline based on your environment and goals during the scoping call.

    What is the difference between a red team engagement and a penetration test?

    A penetration test (or pen test) is a structured assessment of vulnerabilities in a defined target, such as an external network, a web application, or an internal environment. It follows a defined methodology and is designed to find and report weaknesses. A red team engagement is a goal-oriented adversary simulation. The objective isn't to find every vulnerability; it's to determine whether a motivated attacker could reach your most critical assets by combining weaknesses across people, technology, and processes. Red teams also measure your detection and response capabilities, which pen tests typically don't.

    What do I receive at the end of the engagement?

    You receive a full red team report that covers the complete attack narrative, each technique used (mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework), findings ranked by severity, and remediation guidance. You also receive an executive summary for leadership, a blue team debrief session with your internal security or IT staff, and a close-out report after the retest of critical findings.

    Do you offer retesting after remediation?

    Yes. Every engagement estimate includes retesting of critical findings after you've had time to remediate. APT will confirm whether the fixes hold and update the report accordingly.

    What types of businesses does APT work with for red team engagements?

    APT works with businesses across the United States, from growing companies building out their first security program to enterprises with dedicated security operations teams. Red team engagements are most valuable for organizations that already have security controls in place and want to test whether those controls would stop a real attacker. If you're unsure whether a red team is the right fit, the free discovery call is a good place to start.

    ​​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.

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