What to expect

No surprises. Just a clear path to a safer organization.

Most people have never hired a cybersecurity firm before — and aren't sure what happens when they do. Here's exactly what working with Red Garrison looks like, start to finish, in plain English.

Authorized & scoped Confidential / NDA No hidden fees Industry-certified team

You don't need to speak "security" to work with us. We handle the technical side and translate everything back into decisions you can actually make. No jargon, no scare tactics, no obligation to buy more than you need.

The engagement

Your journey with us, step by step

Every engagement is scoped to you — but the path always follows these six stages.

1

Discovery call

Free · no obligation

We start with a conversation — what you're worried about, what you're required to do (compliance, cyber insurance), and what "done" looks like for you. No sales pressure.

What you can expect: a straight-talking 20–30 minutes and an honest read on whether we're even the right fit.

2

Scope & authorization — in writing

We agree exactly what we'll test, when, and how — then put it in writing. You approve the scope and sign an authorization before anyone touches anything. This is where we set the rules of engagement together.

What you can expect: a clear per-day quote with no hidden fees, and full control over what's in and out of bounds. Nothing happens without your written go-ahead.

3

The work — done carefully, with you in the loop

Our team gets to work — network audits, penetration testing, OSINT, phishing simulations, or whatever your engagement calls for — using the same techniques real attackers use, safely and within the agreed scope.

What you can expect: steady communication, not radio silence. If we find something critical, we tell you immediately — we don't wait for the report.

4

The report — and a live walkthrough

You get a clear report: what we found, ranked by real-world risk, with step-by-step remediation guidance. Then we get on a call and walk you through it together.

What you can expect: findings explained in language you can act on and take to your board or insurer — not a 100-page PDF you'll never read.

5

Fix & verify

You close the gaps — with our guidance if you want it — and we retest the important findings to confirm they're actually fixed, not just marked done.

What you can expect: proof the work held, and documentation you can keep for audits and insurance.

6

Ongoing partnership

Security isn't a one-time event. We stay available as an extension of your team — advising, monitoring, and anticipating what's coming next.

What you can expect: a partner who's still there after the invoice clears — not a vendor who disappears.

The two-way street

What we'll need — and what you walk away with

What we'll need from you

  • Written authorization to test the systems in scope
  • A point of contact we can reach during the engagement
  • Basic details about what you want protected
  • Honesty about your concerns and constraints — including budget

What you walk away with

  • A prioritized report of real, exploitable risks
  • Step-by-step remediation guidance
  • A plain-English debrief you can share upward
  • Documentation for compliance & cyber-insurance
  • Optional staff training to close the human gap
Trust & safety

The part everyone worries about

Hiring someone to probe your systems takes trust. Here's how we earn it.

Authorized & scopedNothing tested without your written approval and agreed rules of engagement.
Careful by designWe test the way attackers do — but safely, in scope, without reckless disruption.
ConfidentialWhat we find stays between us. Your data and findings are protected.
No hidden feesTransparent per-day pricing. You only pay for the days you agree to.
Credentials Certified through recognized industry certifications
Who we help

Built for organizations that can't afford a full security team

Small & mid-sized businesses

Enterprise-grade testing and defense, scaled and priced for a business your size — including the exact controls your cyber-insurance renewal now asks about.

Arkansas schools & districts

Practical help meeting Arkansas Acts 504, 510 & 846 — policies, training, testing, and incident-response readiness that stands up to an audit.

Straight answers

Questions we hear a lot

Will testing break or slow down our systems?
No — that's the whole point of scope and authorization. We agree in advance what's in bounds, test carefully, and avoid disruptive methods unless you specifically ask us to simulate them in a controlled window. You stay in control the entire time.
Will I actually understand the report?
Yes. We write for decision-makers, not just engineers. Every finding is ranked by real-world risk and paired with a plain-English explanation and a clear fix — and we walk you through all of it on a call.
Is our data safe with you?
Everything we see and find is kept confidential and protected. We can work under an NDA, and we don't share, sell, or expose anything we uncover.
How much does it cost?
We price per day, not in one-size-fits-all packages, so you only pay for what your engagement actually needs. You get a clear quote up front — no hidden fees, no surprises on the invoice.
What if you find something serious mid-engagement?
We tell you immediately. Critical findings don't wait for the final report — if your organization is in active danger, you'll hear from us right away with guidance on what to do.
Do we need to prepare anything first?
Just written authorization, a point of contact, and a sense of what you want protected. We handle the rest and guide you through anything we need along the way.

Ready to see where you stand?

Start with a free, no-obligation discovery call. We'll talk through your concerns and show you exactly how we'd help — no pressure, no jargon.

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