Frequently Asked Questions

Product Overview & Partnership

What is the Pax8 and Cymulate partnership about?

Pax8 and Cymulate announced a partnership to provide Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America with access to Cymulate's SaaS-based Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platform for continuous security validation. This partnership enables Pax8 partners to offer their customers a unique Cymulate bundle tailored for the SMB market, allowing them to test security controls, identify gaps, and receive actionable remediation guidance. Note: The partnership is specifically available to Pax8 partners in North America. [Source]

What is Cymulate's main product and what does it do?

Cymulate offers a SaaS-based Continuous Security Validation platform that simulates real-world cyber-attacks across the full kill-chain, based on the MITRE ATT&CK™ framework. The platform enables organizations to validate the effectiveness of their security controls, receive a risk score with up-to-date details on their security posture, and get actionable mitigation recommendations. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics. [Source]

Features & Capabilities

What features does Cymulate offer to MSPs and SMBs through Pax8?

The Cymulate bundle available via Pax8 includes: implementation in minutes, multi-tenancy for managing multiple customers, continuous and automatic operation with minimal management, thorough technical and executive reporting with industry benchmarks, and actionable remediation guidance. Note: Some advanced features may require additional configuration or licensing; check with Pax8 or Cymulate for details. [Source]

How quickly can Cymulate be implemented?

Cymulate can be implemented in minutes, allowing MSPs and SMBs to start validating their security posture rapidly. The platform is designed for ease of use and requires minimal resources for deployment. Note: Implementation time may vary based on organizational requirements. [Source]

Does Cymulate support multi-tenancy for MSPs?

Yes, Cymulate supports multi-tenancy, enabling MSPs to manage and validate the security of multiple customers from a single platform. Note: Multi-tenancy features may require specific configuration; consult Cymulate or Pax8 for details. [Source]

What kind of reporting does Cymulate provide?

Cymulate provides thorough technical and executive reporting, including industry benchmarks and clear risk scores. Reports offer up-to-the-moment details on security posture and actionable mitigation recommendations. Note: Custom reporting options may require additional setup. [Source]

How does Cymulate help organizations prioritize security gaps?

Cymulate's platform simulates real-world attacks and provides a risk score, enabling organizations to identify and prioritize which security gaps to address first. The platform delivers actionable, vendor-specific remediation guidance to close the most critical gaps efficiently. Note: Prioritization is based on the latest threat intelligence and may require regular updates. [Source]

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from the Cymulate platform offered through Pax8?

The Cymulate platform is designed for MSPs serving SMBs, as well as organizations with small IT teams. It provides out-of-the-box attack simulation scenarios, continuous security validation, and actionable insights to assess and optimize security. Note: Enterprises with highly specialized needs may require additional customization. [Source]

What business impact can customers expect from using Cymulate?

Organizations using Cymulate report measurable outcomes such as an average 52% reduction in critical exposures, a 30% increase in threat prevention, a 3X increase in threat detection, and a 60% increase in team efficiency. For example, Hertz Israel achieved an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months of using Cymulate. Note: Results may vary based on organizational maturity and implementation scope. [Case Study]

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate have?

Cymulate holds SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and CSA STAR Level 1 certifications. These cover security, availability, confidentiality, privacy, and cloud service security. Data is hosted in AWS data centers certified for ISO 27001:2022, PCI DSS Service Provider Level 1, and SOC 2/3 Type II. Note: For the latest certification status, visit Cymulate's security overview page.

Integrations & Partnerships

What integrations and technology partnerships does Cymulate support?

Cymulate integrates with leading security and IT solutions, including CrowdStrike Falcon, Carbon Black EDR, Cisco Secure Endpoint, AWS GuardDuty, Check Point CloudGuard, Rapid7 InsightVM, and more. Strategic alliances include AWS Marketplace, SentinelOne, Wiz, and Zscaler. For a full list, visit Cymulate's technology alliances partners page. Note: Integration availability may depend on licensing and region.

Support & Implementation

What support resources are available for Cymulate users?

Cymulate provides email and chat support, webinars, e-books, and a knowledge base to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Partners can also access a dedicated partner portal for resources and support. Note: Support levels may vary by plan and region. [Resource Hub]

Customer Feedback & Recognition

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

Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its intuitive design and ease of use. For example, Raphael Ferreira, Cybersecurity Manager at Banco PAN, stated, "Cymulate is easy to implement and use—all you need to do is click a few buttons, and you receive a lot of practical insights into how you can improve your security posture." Note: Some organizations may require additional training for advanced features. [Case Study]

Has Cymulate received any industry recognition or awards?

Cymulate was named the market leader for Automated Security Validation by Frost & Sullivan. The company is also recognized as a 'Customers’ Choice' on Gartner Peer Insights with over 300 5-star reviews and is a consistent G2 Market Leader. Note: Awards and recognitions are subject to change; see the awards page for the latest updates. [Press Release]

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Pax8 and Cymulate Announce New Partnership

July 15, 2020

DENVER, July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pax8, the best place to buy cloud solutions, today announced a new partnership with Cymulate, the only end-to-end SaaS-based Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platform for Continuous Security Validation.

“Cymulate enables partners to test their security products against the latest threats, which is now more important than ever,” said Ryan Walsh, Chief Channel Officer at Pax8. “The aftermath of a ransomware attack can have a dire impact on a business, and we are constantly vetting new solutions to help our partners combat these cybercriminals, preferably in advance. Cymulate will enable our partners to stay one step ahead by identifying security gaps and determining the priority of which to close first.”

Through Pax8, partners have access to a unique Cymulate bundle tailored to meet the SMB market demands. The Cymulate Platform, available to Pax8 partners in North America, offers the ability to protect their customers before threats ever show up. It tests the strength of the partner’s security by simulating real cyber-attacks across the entire full kill-chain and based on MITRE ATT&CK™ framework. Through the Cymulate Platform threat simulations, partners can identify gaps to evaluate the effectiveness of their security controls, receive a risk Score that provides a clear report with up-to-the-moment details regarding their security posture, and actionable mitigation recommendations.

“We have put years of security expertise into our automated security validation platform,” said Eyal Wachsman, Co-Founder and CEO at Cymulate. “We have made it simple and clear to use, and companies with small IT teams, together with their MSPs, can benefit from the comprehensive out-of-the-box attack simulation scenarios.  Our solution equips companies with Continuous Security Validation to assess and optimize the security of their organization, no matter what new attacks hackers come out with. We are proud to work with Pax8 and their expansive partner community.  Pax8 partners can now validate the effectiveness of their security against new and existing threat scenarios which are added daily and automatically to the platform.”

Benefits of offering Cymulate include:
  • Implementation in minutes
  • Multi-Tenancy
  • Runs continuously and automatically with very little management required
  • Provides thorough technical and executive reporting as well as industry benchmark
  • Provides remediation guidance
To trial Cymulate’s award-winning platform or to learn more, please contact the cloud solutions advisors at (855) 884-PAX8, email [email protected], or visit www.pax8.com.

About Pax8 Pax8 is modernizing how partners buy, sell, and manage cloud. As a born-in-the-cloud company, Pax8 simplifies the buying journey, empowering its partners to achieve more with cloud technology. The company’s technology displaces legacy distribution by connecting the channel ecosystem to its award-winning transactional cloud marketplace. Through billing, provisioning, automation, industry-leading PSA integrations, and pre and post-sales support, and education, Pax8 is a proven disruptor in the market. In 2018, Pax8 was ranked number 68 on the Inc. 5000 and in 2019, the company was ranked number 60. If you want to be successful with cloud, you want to work with Pax8. Get started today at www.pax8.com.

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About Cymulate Cymulate SaaS-based Continuous Security Validation makes it simple to measure and improve your security posture across the full attack kill-chain. Every assessment is scored and includes actionable remediation guidance to mitigate risk and optimize security control effectiveness. Cymulate enables you to take data-driven decisions and manage your security resources efficiently. For more information, visit www.cymulate.com.

Media Contact Amanda Lee VP of Corporate Communications at Pax8 [email protected]