What challenges did GUD Holdings face before using Cymulate?

GUD Holdings struggled to secure manufacturing equipment due to the need for scheduled downtime, relied on sporadic third-party pen testing and basic vulnerability scanning that quickly became outdated, and had difficulty applying standard security metrics across all business units. The team needed a consistent, ongoing assessment of cybersecurity posture across 17 subsidiaries, even with limited resources and expertise.

How did Cymulate help GUD Holdings establish cyber metrics across its subsidiaries?

Cymulate enabled GUD Holdings to measure infrastructure and security controls automatically against the latest threats from one platform, providing consistent metrics consumable by leadership. The platform allowed the team to compare performance across all 17 subsidiaries, identify discrepancies, and address security issues more effectively.

What is Cymulate Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) and how does it work?

Cymulate BAS is a platform that simulates real-world cyberattacks to test and validate an organization's security controls. It provides actionable intelligence on exposure risk, helps identify configuration issues, and benchmarks cyber performance across business units. The platform delivers immediate threat intelligence and enables consistent reporting for leadership.

How does Cymulate help organizations validate security against emergent threats?

Cymulate provides immediate threat intelligence, allowing organizations to test their defenses against the latest and most pervasive threats. This proactive approach ensures that companies like GUD Holdings stay ahead of ransomware and other emerging attacks without waiting for external advisories.

How does Cymulate support consistent reporting and communication with leadership?

Cymulate's dashboard provides individual risk scores per security control, enabling the security team to benchmark and track performance. These metrics and analytics are included in monthly reports to leadership, facilitating discussions around cybersecurity priorities, budget allocation, and ROI.

What are the main benefits GUD Holdings achieved with Cymulate?

GUD Holdings established cyber metrics across 17 subsidiaries, validated security against emergent threats, detected drift and optimized defenses, benchmarked and improved cyber performance, identified areas for improvement, and enhanced communication with leadership using Cymulate BAS.

How did Cymulate help GUD Holdings identify and address security gaps?

Cymulate BAS highlighted configuration issues and security gaps that would have gone unnoticed with traditional vulnerability scanning. For example, it revealed the ineffectiveness of a security control used across all business units, prompting GUD to reconfigure or replace the technology to enhance security.

How does Cymulate assist in evaluating new security tools?

GUD Holdings uses Cymulate BAS to run attack simulations against new products during the proof-of-concept stage. This helps determine if the new technology can protect the organization as promised by the vendor, ensuring informed purchasing decisions.

How quickly was Cymulate deployed across GUD Holdings?

Cymulate was implemented simply and smoothly across all 17 subsidiaries, enabling rapid rollout and immediate value for the security team. The platform's ease of use was a key factor in its selection.

How does Cymulate differ from basic vulnerability scanning?

Unlike basic vulnerability scanners that only report where you are vulnerable, Cymulate BAS provides intelligence on whether you will actually be compromised. It delivers actionable insights and exposure risk assessments that go beyond simple vulnerability reports.

How does Cymulate help benchmark cyber performance across business units?

Cymulate's dashboard shows individual risk scores per security control, allowing GUD Holdings to establish benchmarks for each subsidiary. If a business unit's score drops below the benchmark, the security team can focus resources on remediation to maintain consistent security standards.

How does Cymulate support operational efficiency for small security teams?

Cymulate automates security assessments and provides actionable metrics, enabling small teams to manage security across multiple subsidiaries efficiently. The platform reduces manual effort and streamlines reporting and remediation processes.

What is the role of Cymulate in facilitating board-level cybersecurity discussions?

Cymulate's analytics and metrics are included in monthly reports to leadership, helping the board understand each business's cyber performance and the importance of cybersecurity. This facilitates informed discussions around budget allocation and ROI for security initiatives.

How does Cymulate help detect drift and optimize defenses?

Cymulate continuously validates security controls and detects drift from established benchmarks. This enables the security team to quickly identify and address changes or weaknesses in defenses, ensuring ongoing optimization.

How does Cymulate's platform support future growth and advanced security needs?

Cymulate's platform is designed to scale with organizational needs. GUD Holdings chose Cymulate because it can expand to include advanced solutions like Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART) as security requirements evolve.

Where can I find more customer success stories and resources about Cymulate?

You can explore additional customer stories and resources by visiting Cymulate's Resource Hub , which includes case studies, whitepapers, guides, and more.

What are the key features of Cymulate's platform?

Cymulate offers continuous threat validation, breach and attack simulation (BAS), continuous automated red teaming (CART), exposure analytics, attack path discovery, automated mitigation, and cloud validation. The platform provides actionable insights, benchmarks, and supports integration with existing security tools.

Does Cymulate integrate with other security technologies?

Yes, Cymulate integrates with numerous security technologies, including Akamai Guardicore, AWS GuardDuty, BlackBerry Cylance OPTICS, Carbon Black EDR, Check Point CloudGuard, CrowdStrike Falcon, Crowdstrike Falcon LogScale, Cybereason, and more. For a complete list, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page .

What technical documentation is available for Cymulate?

Cymulate provides whitepapers, guides, solution briefs, data sheets, and e-books covering topics like exposure management, CTEM, threat detection, vulnerability management, and more. Access these resources at the Resource Hub .

How easy is Cymulate to implement and use?

Cymulate is designed for quick and simple implementation, with agentless deployment and minimal resource requirements. Customers report that the platform is intuitive, user-friendly, and can be rolled out rapidly across multiple business units.

What feedback have customers given about Cymulate's ease of use?

Customers praise Cymulate for its intuitive design, ease of deployment, and user-friendly dashboard. Testimonials highlight the platform's simplicity, actionable insights, and excellent support, making it accessible even for teams with limited resources.

What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate hold?

Cymulate is SOC2 Type II certified and complies with ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and CSA STAR Level 1. The platform is also GDPR-compliant and employs robust security practices, including secure AWS hosting, encryption, and regular third-party audits. Learn more at the Security at Cymulate page .

How does Cymulate support cloud and hybrid environments?

Cymulate provides dedicated validation features for hybrid and cloud environments, enabling organizations to assess and secure new attack surfaces introduced by cloud adoption.

How does Cymulate automate mitigation and response?

Cymulate integrates with security controls to push threat updates and build custom detection rules for immediate prevention, automating mitigation and improving response times.

What is Cymulate's approach to continuous threat exposure management (CTEM)?

Cymulate evolves security practices into CTEM by continuously validating controls, prioritizing vulnerabilities based on exploitability and business context, and enabling measurable improvements in threat resilience and operational efficiency.

How does Cymulate help prioritize vulnerabilities and exposures?

Cymulate ranks vulnerabilities based on exploitability, business context, and threat intelligence, enabling organizations to focus remediation efforts on the most critical exposures.

How does Cymulate support collaboration across security teams?

Cymulate fosters collaboration between SecOps, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management teams by providing a unified platform for exposure validation, offensive testing, and remediation prioritization.

What is Cymulate's pricing model?

Cymulate operates on a subscription-based pricing model tailored to each organization's needs. Pricing depends on the chosen package, number of assets, and scenarios selected for simulation. For a detailed quote, schedule a demo with Cymulate's team.

How does Cymulate compare to other breach and attack simulation platforms?

Cymulate stands out with its unified platform, continuous innovation, AI-powered optimization, and the industry's largest attack simulation library. It is recognized as a leader in exposure validation by Gartner and G2, and offers measurable outcomes such as a 52% reduction in critical exposures and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. For detailed comparisons, visit the Why Cymulate page .

Who are Cymulate's main competitors?

Cymulate's main competitors include AttackIQ, Mandiant Security Validation, Pentera, Picus Security, SafeBreach, Scythe, and NetSPI. Each competitor has different strengths and focus areas; Cymulate differentiates itself with a unified, continuously innovating platform and comprehensive exposure validation. See detailed comparisons on the Why Cymulate page .

Why should organizations choose Cymulate over other solutions?

Organizations choose Cymulate for its unified platform, continuous threat validation, AI-powered insights, ease of use, measurable outcomes, and continuous innovation. Customers report significant reductions in exposures and cyber risk, increased efficiency, and improved communication with leadership.

What measurable business impact can customers expect from Cymulate?

Customers typically see a 30% improvement in threat prevention, a 52% reduction in critical exposures, a 60% increase in operational efficiency, 40X faster threat validation, and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. These outcomes are supported by customer case studies and reports.

What are some real-world case studies demonstrating Cymulate's value?

Case studies include GUD Holdings (establishing metrics across 17 subsidiaries), Hertz Israel (81% reduction in cyber risk in four months), Nemours Children's Health (improved visibility and detection), and others. Explore more at the Customer Stories page .

What support options are available for Cymulate customers?

Cymulate provides comprehensive support, including email and chat support, educational resources such as webinars and e-books, and a knowledge base to ensure a smooth onboarding and ongoing experience.

How do existing customers log in to the Cymulate platform?

Existing customers can log in to the Cymulate platform at https://app.cymulate.com/cym/login .

What is Cymulate's mission and vision?

Cymulate's mission is to revolutionize how companies approach cybersecurity by fostering a proactive stance against threats. The company empowers organizations to manage their security posture effectively and improve resilience against threats through continuous validation and actionable insights.

What is Cymulate's company background and global presence?

Founded in 2016, Cymulate has a presence in 8 global locations, serves customers in 50 countries, and is trusted by over 1,000 organizations worldwide. The company is recognized for its innovation and continuous platform updates.

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GUD Establishes Cyber Metrics Across 17 Subsidiaries with Cymulate

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Manufacturing

Australia

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501-1k employees

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Results

Establish metrics across 17 subsidiaries
Validate security against emergent threats
Detect drift and optimize defenses

With Cymulate, we can measure our infrastructure and our security controls automatically against the latest and most pervasive threats from one platform and get a metric which is consumable by leadership.

- Shaun Curtis, Head of Cybersecurity

Challenge

GUD Holdings Limited owns a portfolio of 17 companies in the automotive aftermarket and water products sectors. The organization’s small cybersecurity team is responsible for all the organization’s subsidiaries, protecting office infrastructure, server infrastructure, information assets and manufacturing equipment. The team outsources most of its security activities, including its security operations center (SOC), which monitors each business 24/7.

The security team faced the following challenges:

Securing manufacturing equipment was especially difficult for the team because patching and maintenance often required scheduled downtime and business disruption.

GUD conducted sporadic third-party pen testing and basic vulnerability scanning to validate its security program, but these assessments only provided point-in-time snapshots that were quickly outdated.

The security team had difficulty applying standard security metrics across all the business units and was unable to accurately report the efficacy of incumbent security controls across differing business units.

GUD Head of Cybersecurity Shaun Curtis searched for a solution that could provide an ongoing and consistent assessment of the GUD cybersecurity posture across the entire organization, even with limited resources and expertise. It was important to Shaun to find one comprehensive tool that reduced cyber risk while increasing operational efficiency.

The Cymulate Solution

After considering numerous tools for security control validation, GUD selected Cymulate Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) because of its simple implementation across the entire organization, ease of use and ability to provide the same business metrics throughout all 17 subsidiaries. The smooth deployment enabled GUD to roll out the solution quickly across all its businesses.

Shaun elaborated that the security team uses Cymulate to:

Test against emerging threats

“As a manufacturing organization, we need to be on top of ransomware attacks. With Cymulate immediate threats intelligence, we're ahead of the curve and don’t need to wait for authorities to provide us with intel about emerging threats.”

Gain insights into exposure risk

“Cymulate BAS provides insights into exposure risk that vulnerability scanners cannot deliver. Basic vulnerability scans tell you where you're vulnerable, but Cymulate tells you if you will be compromised. Vulnerability scanning just gives a report. Cymulate gives us intelligence.”

Measure the security efficacy of each business in a consistent manner

“My team can compare the performance of different businesses using the same security controls, identify discrepancies, and address security issues more effectively. With Cymulate, we can run security assessments and quickly develop a metric across our entire business — something that would take me hours to do manually.”

Evaluate new tools

“We use Cymulate BAS to assess new technologies during the proof-of-concept stage. My team runs Cymulate attack simulations against the new product to see if the vendor can protect GUD as well as it guarantees it can.”

Benefits

Benchmark and improve cyber performance
The Cymulate dashboard shows individual risk scores per security control based on the most recent assessments. Using the Cymulate risk scores, GUD established a benchmark for each control so that if one of the subsidiaries drops below this score, the security team focuses its resources on bringing that score back up.

Identify areas of improvement
Cymulate BAS helps the team identify configuration issues and security gaps that would have gone unnoticed. Early in the platform’s deployment, Cymulate highlighted the ineffectiveness of one security control that was used across all the GUD business units. With this intelligence, GUD evaluated the control’s configuration and prioritized changing the technology to enhance security.

Enhance communication and reporting
The security team includes Cymulate BAS metrics and analytics in its monthly report to communicate to leadership each business’s cyber performance. These analytics help the board understand the importance of cybersecurity and facilitate discussions around budget allocation and return on investment (ROI) for security initiatives.

Plans for the Future

After seeing the benefits of Cymulate BAS, the GUD team has plans to expand its security validation and exposure management program with Cymulate Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART). One of the main reasons GUD chose Cymulate was that it could grow along with the platform and utilize its more advanced solutions as it sees a need for them. Shaun also appreciates that Cymulate invests a lot in the research and development of the platform, and he has faith that its capabilities will only continue to expand and improve in the future.

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Breach and attack simulation

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