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Red Sentry vs ServiceNow

Red Sentry sells offensive security services, from one-off penetration tests to ongoing PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service) partnerships. ServiceNow sells Security Operations, a product that unifies security, IT, and risk into a single system of action. CISO Tribune files both under Vulnerability management. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Red Sentry vs ServiceNow: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
Red SentryRed Sentry sells offensive security services, from one-off penetration tests to ongoing PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service) partnerships.redsentry.comServiceNowServiceNow sells Security Operations, a product that unifies security, IT, and risk into a single system of action.servicenow.com
What it sells
  • PTaaS[1][3][5]A platform that gives teams a central place to track findings, remediation, retesting, communication, and report delivery.
  • Source Code Review[7]Tool-assisted static analysis paired with manual security review and validation.
  • Red Teaming[4]A simulated full-scale attack that tests an organization's people, processes, and technology.
  • Physical Security Assessment[9]Tests whether physical controls, people, and processes prevent unauthorized access to agreed locations and objectives.
  • Security Operations[1][2][3]ServiceNow Security Operations unifies security, IT, and risk into a single system of action.
  • Security Incident Response[1][3]Security Incident Response uses AI-assisted playbooks that help contain threats.
  • Unified Security Exposure Management[1][2][3]Unified Security Exposure Management comes as the next evolution of Vulnerability Response.
  • Third-party Risk Management[4]Third-party Risk Management centralizes vendor risk in one system.
  • Identity and Access Security[5]Identity and Access Security addresses risk across human, non-human, and AI agent identities.
  • Super Intelligence Control Tower[6]Super Intelligence Control Tower is a central hub to discover, secure, govern, observe, and measure any AI across an enterprise.
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Who it fits
From its own pages, Red Sentry sells its testing services to organizations of all sizes. For mature security teams, Red Sentry offers advanced Red Teaming and adversary simulation. Red Sentry addresses buyers whose auditors require more than a scan. Red Sentry reviews both traditionally developed and AI-assisted codebases.From its own pages, ServiceNow sells mainly to organizations that run business functions across IT, HR, customer service, finance and procurement, in all industries and business types. Security Incident Response includes handing security incidents off to new analysts, and a view of security and risk metrics that executives can use. ServiceNow describes its platform as the cloud-based foundation for all of its products.
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Where they overlap

  • Red Sentry and ServiceNow are both filed under Vulnerability management.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Red Sentry's primary category is Penetration testing and red team services; ServiceNow's is GRC and integrated risk platforms.
  • Red Sentry is also filed under Breach simulation and automated pen-testing. ServiceNow is also filed under Incident response and forensics.
  • Red Sentry lists PTaaS, Source Code Review, Red Teaming and Physical Security Assessment. ServiceNow lists Security Operations, Security Incident Response, Unified Security Exposure Management, Third-party Risk Management, Identity and Access Security and 1 more.

What it sells: Red Sentry

What PTaaS does[1][3][5]
PTaaS means penetration testing as a service. Every Red Sentry engagement includes full access to the PTaaS platform at no extra cost. The platform offers Jira integration for pushing remediation tickets to engineering teams. Portal access lets teams track project status, access reports and evidence, and manage remediation.
What Source Code Review does[7]
Source code review is a standalone Red Sentry service. Red Sentry reviews traditionally developed and AI-assisted codebases using the same human-led security review process. One round of remediation testing is included when requested within 90 days of report delivery, unless otherwise scoped.
What Red Teaming does[4]
Red Sentry follows the MITRE ATT&CK framework to simulate the entire lifecycle of a breach. Red team work includes testing endpoint protection (EDR/AV) by attempting to execute custom malware or tools. Red Sentry collaborates with the Blue Team to explain how controls were bypassed.
What Physical Security Assessment does[9]
Physical security assessment is a standalone Red Sentry service. Red Sentry agrees written authorization and rules of engagement before testing starts. Findings are documented with photographic evidence, steps to recreate them, severity, and remediation guidance.

What it sells: ServiceNow

What Security Operations does[1][2][3]
Security Operations consolidates signals from any SIEM, EDR, TIP, scanner, or cloud and maps them to the CMDB for business context. Security Operations applies threat intel and AI to prioritize and act.
What Security Incident Response does[1][3]
Security Incident Response triggers automated containment and remediation tasks across security and IT tools. Security Incident Response coordinates major security incidents in a dedicated workspace with task tracking, integrated collaboration, and executive status reporting.
What Unified Security Exposure Management does[1][2][3]
Unified Security Exposure Management consolidates findings from scanners, cloud, containers, and code into one workflow. Unified Security Exposure Management maps issues to the CMDB for context, prioritizes risks using threat intelligence and AI scoring, and automates remediation.
What Third-party Risk Management does[4]
Third-party Risk Management automates assessments, monitors vendor changes, and routes remediation tasks to the right teams to manage risk consistently across suppliers. Third-party Risk Management centralizes issue tracking across all vendors and automates escalation workflows.
What Identity and Access Security does[5]
Identity and Access Security examines users, groups, roles, and policies to uncover the actual permissions each identity has for specific resources across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises systems. Identity and Access Security discovers non-human identities, maps permissions and blast radius, assigns owners, and reduces sprawl.
What Super Intelligence Control Tower does[6]
Super Intelligence Control Tower auto-discovers agents, models, copilots, MCP servers, and datasets across an enterprise and displays them in a unified inventory tied to the CMDB. Super Intelligence Control Tower tracks AI identity and access, blocks prompt injections, and includes a kill switch to stop an AI agent.

Questions about Red Sentry and ServiceNow

What do Red Sentry and ServiceNow sell?
Red Sentry sells PTaaS, Source Code Review, Red Teaming and Physical Security Assessment. ServiceNow sells Security Operations, Security Incident Response, Unified Security Exposure Management, Third-party Risk Management, Identity and Access Security and 1 more.
Are Red Sentry and ServiceNow in the same category?
They share Vulnerability management. Red Sentry's primary category is Penetration testing and red team services and ServiceNow's is GRC and integrated risk platforms.
Who are Red Sentry and ServiceNow sold to?
From its own pages, Red Sentry sells its testing services to organizations of all sizes. From its own pages, ServiceNow sells mainly to organizations that run business functions across IT, HR, customer service, finance and procurement, in all industries and business types.

About Red Sentry

Red Sentry sells offensive security services, from one-off penetration tests to ongoing PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service) partnerships. Red Sentry supports web application, API, network, cloud, compliance-focused, and PTaaS engagements. Red Sentry combines tooling with human-led testing to uncover business logic, chained vulnerabilities, and real-world exploit paths. The core penetration testing from Red Sentry covers web, network, and cloud assets to meet SOC 2 and ISO standards. For mature security teams, Red Sentry offers advanced Red Teaming and adversary simulation.[1][3][5][6]

Red Sentry assesses iOS and Android apps for flaws such as insecure data handling, API abuse, and authentication bypasses. In web application penetration testing, Red Sentry attempts to view other users' data (IDOR) or escalate privileges to Admin status by manipulating requests. Red Sentry source code review pairs tool-assisted static analysis with manual security review and validation. Red Sentry offers source code review as a standalone service. Red Sentry may support additional languages, including Solidity, Scala, and Perl, in source code reviews, depending on scope, technology, and reviewer availability.[5][7]

For infrastructure, Red Sentry tests public-facing IPs and services without credentials in external network testing. Red Sentry simulates threats originating from stolen credentials, insider threats, or compromised devices. In cloud testing, Red Sentry combines configuration review with active exploitation. Red Sentry physical security assessment tests whether physical controls, people, and processes prevent unauthorized access to agreed locations and objectives. Red Sentry offers the physical security assessment as a standalone service.[8][9]

Red Sentry describes a Red Team Operation as a simulated full-scale attack that tests an organization's people, processes, and technology. Red Sentry follows the MITRE ATT&CK framework to simulate the entire lifecycle of a breach. Red Sentry red teams collaborate with the Blue Team to explain exactly how controls were bypassed. Red Sentry social engineering campaigns measure a team's security awareness by simulating the tactics used by ransomware gangs and APT groups. Red Sentry runs phone-based attacks to test staff handling of sensitive info. Red Sentry social engineering reporting includes a breakdown of who opened, who clicked, and who submitted data.[10][11]

Red Sentry delivers its work through a PTaaS platform. PTaaS means penetration testing as a service, and it gives teams a central place to track findings, remediation, retesting, communication, and report delivery. Every Red Sentry engagement includes full access to the PTaaS platform at no extra cost. Red Sentry portal access lets teams track project status, access reports and evidence, communicate with the project team, and manage remediation. Red Sentry reports include clear reproduction steps, often with video or screenshots. Red Sentry manually validates reported findings and demonstrates exploitability where appropriate.[1][3][5][6][12]

Red Sentry includes one round of remediation testing for source code review findings when requested within 90 days of report delivery. Red Sentry makes one round of remediation testing available for API testing findings when requested within 90 days of report delivery. In network testing, Red Sentry verifies fixes and does not charge extra to double-check its work. Red Sentry physical assessments do not include remediation testing by default.[2][6][7][9][13]

On compliance, Red Sentry maps every finding directly to the audit framework of the client. Red Sentry helps organizations work out which assessments their SOC 2 environment needs, then runs them by hand from scoping to final report. Red Sentry reports include an executive summary, full technical findings mapped to Trust Services Criteria, reproducible steps, prioritized remediation guidance, a Letter of Attestation when applicable, and one complimentary retest. Red Sentry locks scope and pricing before testing starts. Red Sentry offers specialized testing to secure Cardholder Data Environments (CDE). Red Sentry provides technical testing and supporting evidence, and the client's auditor determines compliance.[1][6][9][12][14]

Red Sentry has completed a SOC 2 Type II examination conducted by an independent CPA firm. Red Sentry testers hold certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CREST, and CCSP.[3][5][6][7][9][10][11][12][14]

Red Sentry on the record

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Red Sentry full record

  1. [1]redsentry.comRed Sentry · redsentry.com · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]DetailsRed Sentry · app.redsentry.com · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Red Sentry | Human-Led Penetration Testing & PTaaSRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Penetration Testing & Offensive Security Services | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Web Application Penetration Testing Services | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]API Penetration Testing Services | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Secure Code Review Services | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Cloud Penetration Testing (AWS, Azure, GCP) | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Physical Security Pentesting | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Red Teaming Services: Objective-Based Attack Sims | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Social Engineering & Phishing Services | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]SOC 2 Penetration Testing Support | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Network Pen Testing (Internal & External) | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Pen Testing Services for Modern Organizations | Red SentryRed Sentry · undated page, accessed November 13, 2026 · Tier A

ServiceNow full record

  1. [1]servicenow.comServiceNow · servicenow.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Vulnerability Response – Threat Intelligence - ServiceNowServiceNow · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Security Incident Response Pricing - ServiceNowServiceNow · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Third-Party Risk Management – ServiceNowServiceNow · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Identity and Access Security | Risk Management - ServiceNowServiceNow · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Super Intelligence Control Tower - ServiceNowServiceNow · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]IT Asset Management - ITAM - ServiceNowServiceNow · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Resource Management - ServiceNowServiceNow · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]ServiceNow IT Service Management Reviews 2026G2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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