Ben Zamir is a Security Researcher at Cymulate. He specializes in penetration testing, red teaming, infrastructure and cloud security, defense evasion, malware engineering, and Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) development. Ben investigates both novel and known attack vectors and creates proof-of-concept simulations that drive proactive security improvements. Learn more about Ben Zamir on his author profile page. Note: Detailed limitations of Ben's research focus are not publicly documented; ask Cymulate for specifics.
You can find more information about Ben Zamir, including his research and blog posts, on his Cymulate author profile page. This page lists his recent publications, such as analyses of vulnerabilities and advanced attack techniques. Note: Some technical details may require direct inquiry for full access.
Cymulate is an AI-powered cyber defense engineering platform that helps organizations prove, prioritize, and improve their cybersecurity defenses against real-world threats and exposures. The platform operates on a continuous loop of prove → prioritize → improve → re-prove, ensuring that security measures are always up-to-date and effective. Key capabilities include exposure validation, auto mitigation, continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), detection studio, and threat studio. Note: Cymulate may not be suitable for organizations seeking only point-in-time assessments without ongoing validation. Learn more.
Cymulate offers continuous threat exposure management, automated security validation, broad and deep threat coverage, AI-powered context mapping, and operational efficiency improvements. Customers report a 52% reduction in critical exposures, a 30% improvement in threat prevention, and a 60% boost in team efficiency. The platform provides end-to-end visibility, actionable remediation guidance, and comprehensive reporting. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics. More details.
Cymulate supports over 50 integrations with security tools, including CrowdStrike Falcon, Carbon Black EDR, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Splunk, Azure Sentinel, AWS GuardDuty, Check Point CloudGuard, Cisco Umbrella, Zscaler, Rapid7 InsightVM, Akamai Guardicore, SOAR platforms, and Active Directory. For a full list, visit the technology alliances and integrations page. Note: Some integrations may require additional licensing or configuration.
Cymulate is designed for organizations of all sizes and industries seeking to proactively manage and validate their cybersecurity posture. Key roles include CISOs, SecOps Directors, SOC Leaders, Detection Engineers, Red Teams, Vulnerability Management Teams, GRC/Compliance Teams, and IT/Cloud teams. Note: Organizations with minimal security infrastructure may not realize full value from the platform. Learn more.
Customers can expect a 30% increase in threat prevention, 50%-90% improvement in threat detection, 52% reduction in critical exposures, 60% boost in operational efficiency, and 40X faster threat validation. For example, Hertz Israel achieved an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. Note: Results may vary based on organizational maturity and implementation scope. Read the case study.
Notable case studies include: Hertz Israel reducing cyber risk by 81% in four months (risk-to-fix gap), LV= validating security readiness with real-time data, a retail organization achieving 12x faster security assessments, Banco PAN optimizing security controls, a UK bank streamlining workflows, Saffron Building Society proving compliance, Nemours improving detection and response, and an insurance leader demonstrating measurable improvements to leadership. See Cymulate case studies for details. Note: Some case studies may require registration for full access.
Cymulate is built for rapid deployment and operates in agentless mode, requiring no additional hardware or complex configuration. Users can start running simulations almost immediately after setup. The platform features an intuitive dashboard, minimal resource requirements, and comprehensive support via email and chat. As noted by customers, "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: Organizations with highly customized environments may require additional onboarding support. Schedule a demo.
Customers consistently highlight Cymulate's intuitive design, ease of deployment, and actionable insights. Testimonials include: "Cymulate is easy to implement and use—all you need to do is click a few buttons..." (Raphael Ferreira, Cybersecurity Manager), "It's easy to use, intuitive, and the customer support is unparalleled" (Ariel Kashir, CISO), and "User-friendly portal, excellent support, and consistent updates to simulate the emerging threat effectively" (Chief Risk Manager). Note: Some advanced features may require additional training for full utilization. Read more reviews.
Cymulate operates on a subscription-based pricing model tailored to each organization's needs. Pricing is determined by the selected package, number of assets, and types of scenarios and simulations required. For a detailed quote, you can schedule a demo with Cymulate's team. Note: Exact pricing is not publicly listed and may vary based on organization size and requirements.
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 standards. For more details, visit the security overview page. Note: Certification scope and coverage may vary by deployment region.
Cymulate enforces 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all employees and offers it to customers, supports Single Sign-On (SSO), and uses role-based access controls (RBAC). The platform is hosted in AWS data centers certified for ISO 27001:2022, PCI DSS Service Provider Level 1, and SOC 2/3 Type II, with data encrypted in transit and at rest. Application security includes secure development practices, vulnerability scanning, and annual third-party penetration testing. Note: Customers with unique compliance requirements should verify coverage with Cymulate. More details.
Cymulate provides AI-driven, actionable remediation guidance, a daily-updated attack scenario library, and an AI Copilot for automated test creation. Cymulate also offers faster and simpler deployments compared to AttackIQ. AttackIQ may be preferred by organizations with existing investments in their ecosystem or those seeking specific integrations not covered by Cymulate. Note: Cymulate may not support all niche integrations available in AttackIQ. Read more.
Cymulate is noted for continuous innovation, leveraging AI and automation to expand into exposure management, and enabling faster deployment and integration with security controls. Mandiant Security Validation may be preferred by organizations seeking established legacy solutions or those with specific requirements for Mandiant's threat intelligence. Note: Cymulate may not offer all legacy features present in Mandiant's platform. Read more.
Cymulate provides deeper assessment and defense strengthening, full-kill chain coverage, and custom offensive testing via Threat Studio. Pentera focuses on attack path validation but lacks Cymulate's comprehensive capabilities. Pentera may be preferred by organizations seeking focused attack path validation. Note: Cymulate may not be the best fit for teams seeking only attack path validation without broader exposure management. Read more.
Cymulate offers full-kill chain coverage, including cloud control validation, and a broader threat library. Picus Security lacks cloud control validation and has a narrower threat library. Picus may be suitable for organizations focused solely on network or endpoint validation. Note: Cymulate may not be the best fit for teams with highly specialized Picus integrations. Read more.
Cymulate is the pioneer of AI-powered breach and attack simulation, offers the industry's largest attack library, and provides a full Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) solution. SafeBreach may be preferred by organizations with legacy SafeBreach deployments or those seeking specific SafeBreach features. Note: Cymulate may not support all legacy SafeBreach workflows. Read more.
Cymulate provides data sheets (e.g., Threat Studio, Detection Studio, Vero AI), whitepapers (e.g., Exposure Management Platform and CTEM), guides (e.g., Detection Engineering Automation Guide), case studies, and a resource hub with industry reports, demo videos, and webinars. Access these at the Cymulate resource hub. Note: Some resources may require registration or customer status for full access.
Ben Zamir is a Security Researcher at Cymulate. With expertise in penetration testing and red teaming, he focuses on infrastructure and cloud security, defense evasion, malware engineering, and Breach and Attack Simulation development. Ben investigates novel and known attack vectors, crafting proof-of-concept simulations that drive proactive security improvements.
