Rethinking Penetration Testing: Why we are different.

At Red Garrison LLC, we’ve been doing a lot of soul searching lately. As a company, we started with a passion for cybersecurity and a mission to help businesses protect their most valuable assets. But as we’ve grown, we’ve taken a hard look at the traditional way penetration testing is done—and honestly, we think the industry is overdue for a change.

We’ve seen too many businesses frustrated by the same problems: rigid packages, sky-high costs, and services that feel more like a transaction than a true partnership. That’s not the experience we want to offer. We knew we had to do something different, something better. So we asked ourselves: What if we completely redefined the way penetration testing works?

Breaking Free From the Traditional Model

The traditional approach to penetration testing has some serious flaws. It’s too rigid, too complicated, and often leaves clients feeling like they’re not getting the value they deserve. We’ve seen it time and again—businesses locked into expensive packages that don’t fully address their needs or concerns. That just doesn’t sit right with us.

We realized that if we were in the client’s shoes, we’d want more control. We’d want to work with a team that listens, that takes the time to understand what keeps us up at night, and that delivers exactly what we need—nothing more, nothing less.

A New Way Forward

That soul searching led us to rethink everything about how we deliver our services. What we came up with isn’t just a tweak to the old system; it’s a completely new approach. Here’s what we’ve built:

1. Pay-By-The-Day Flexibility
   We’ve done away with the complicated packages. Instead, we work on a simple per-day engagement model. You only pay for the time you need, and every hour is focused on delivering real results. No wasted time, no unnecessary costs.

2. Your Own Custom Red Team
   We realized that every business is unique, so why should pen testing services be one-size-fits-all? Now, you can choose exactly what you need from our list of offerings—whether it’s an internal network audit, a phishing campaign, or advanced OSINT investigations. It’s like building your own personal red team, tailored to your exact needs.

3. Client-First Scoping
   Before we even get started, we take the time to listen. What are your biggest concerns? What are your most valuable assets? What’s keeping you up at night? These conversations guide everything we do, ensuring our work is 100% aligned with your priorities.

4. Unmatched Value
   One of our biggest realizations was that traditional pen testing is often out of reach for small and mid-sized businesses. That’s not okay with us. We’ve worked hard to streamline our process so we can offer top-tier expertise at a price point that blows away the competition. High-quality cybersecurity should be accessible to everyone.

Why We’re Making This Change

This shift isn’t just about doing something different for the sake of it—it’s about doing what’s right. We’ve seen firsthand how devastating a cyberattack can be for a business, especially smaller organizations that don’t have the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We want to empower businesses of all sizes to take control of their cybersecurity, without feeling overwhelmed or priced out.

By giving our clients the ability to build their own red team and pay only for the time they need, we’re creating a system that works for them—not the other way around. We’re focused on partnerships, not transactions. We’re here to protect, empower, and guide, not just to check boxes on a report.

Leading the Charge

This new model isn’t just about Red Garrison—it’s about challenging the entire industry to do better. Penetration testing shouldn’t be complicated or out of reach. It should be flexible, accessible, and laser-focused on the client’s needs.

We’re proud of the changes we’ve made, and we’re excited to show the world what cybersecurity can look like when it’s done differently. If you’re ready to experience a new kind of partnership, let’s talk. Together, we can build a red team that works for you—on your terms, at your pace, and within your budget.

This isn’t just a new business model for us. It’s a reflection of who we are, what we believe, and why we’re here: to protect businesses like yours and redefine what’s possible in cybersecurity. Let’s build something great together.