Frequently Asked Questions
Product Overview & Research
What is Cymulate Research Labs and what do they do?
Cymulate Research Labs is the dedicated research arm of Cymulate, responsible for uncovering new vulnerabilities, analyzing emerging threats, and publishing technical findings. The Labs have discovered critical vulnerabilities such as CVE-2026-20965 (Azure Windows Admin Center RCE) and regularly publish research on topics like supply chain attacks, LLM resilience, and blockchain-based malware. Their work helps inform and enhance Cymulate's platform and the broader security community. Learn more.
Where can I find Cymulate's latest research and vulnerability discoveries?
You can access Cymulate's latest research, including vulnerability discoveries and technical blog posts, on the Research Hub. Recent highlights include CVE-2026-20965 (Azure Windows Admin Center RCE), CVE-2026-26117 (Azure Arc LPE & Cloud Identity Takeover), and research on supply chain and LLM attacks.
What are some recent vulnerabilities discovered by Cymulate Research Labs?
Recent discoveries by Cymulate Research Labs include CVE-2026-20965 (Token Validation Flaw in Azure Windows Admin Center), CVE-2026-26117 (Hijacking Azure Arc for Local Privilege Escalation & Cloud Identity Takeover), and CVE-2025-64669 (Local Privilege Escalation in Windows Admin Center). Details and technical write-ups are available on the Research Hub.
How does Cymulate Research Labs contribute to the security community?
Cymulate Research Labs contributes by publishing technical research, disclosing vulnerabilities (with CVE assignments), and sharing insights on emerging threats such as supply chain attacks, LLM prompt injection, and blockchain-based malware. Their findings help organizations and vendors improve their defenses and inform the development of Cymulate's platform.
Where can I find technical deep-dives and whitepapers from Cymulate?
Cymulate offers a wide range of technical resources, including whitepapers, guides, solution briefs, and data sheets. These can be found in the Resource Hub. Notable documents include the Exposure Management Platform & CTEM whitepaper and guides on threat detection and vulnerability management.
How does Cymulate validate its research findings?
Cymulate Research Labs follows responsible disclosure practices, coordinates with affected vendors, and publishes detailed technical analyses. Vulnerabilities are assigned CVEs when appropriate, and findings are peer-reviewed before public release.
What is the focus of Cymulate's recent research publications?
Recent research focuses on supply chain attacks (e.g., npm), LLM prompt injection and jailbreak simulation, blockchain-based malware, and vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure and Windows Admin Center. These topics are covered in detail on the Research Hub.
How can I stay updated on Cymulate's research and security news?
You can stay updated by visiting the Research Hub, subscribing to the Cymulate blog, and following Cymulate on social media. The Research Hub is regularly updated with new findings, vulnerability disclosures, and technical articles.
Does Cymulate publish CVEs for discovered vulnerabilities?
Yes, Cymulate Research Labs publishes CVEs for vulnerabilities they discover, such as CVE-2026-20965 and CVE-2026-26117. These are documented with technical details and remediation guidance on the Research Hub.
How does Cymulate's research inform its platform capabilities?
Findings from Cymulate Research Labs directly inform the development of new attack simulations, detection engineering modules, and validation scenarios within the Cymulate platform, ensuring customers are protected against the latest threats.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key features of the Cymulate platform?
Cymulate offers a unified platform that includes Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART), Exposure Analytics, Exposure Prioritization & Remediation, Attack Path Discovery, and Automated Mitigation. The platform provides continuous threat validation, AI-powered optimization, and complete kill chain coverage. Learn more.
Does Cymulate support integration with other security tools?
Yes, Cymulate integrates with a wide range of security technologies, including Akamai Guardicore, AWS GuardDuty, BlackBerry Cylance OPTICS, Carbon Black EDR, Check Point CloudGuard, CrowdStrike Falcon, Cybereason, and more. For a full list, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page.
How does Cymulate help with exposure validation?
Cymulate automates real-world attack simulations to validate exposures across the kill chain. This helps organizations identify exploitable vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and continuously improve their security posture. Learn more.
What is Automated Mitigation in Cymulate?
Automated Mitigation is a feature that integrates with security controls to push threat updates and build custom detection rules for immediate prevention. This helps organizations respond quickly to new threats and reduce manual effort. Learn more.
How does Cymulate support detection engineering?
Cymulate enables security teams to build, tune, and test SIEM, EDR, and XDR rules to improve mean time to detect and respond. The platform provides continuous validation and actionable insights for detection engineering. Learn more.
What is Exposure Prioritization & Remediation?
Exposure Prioritization & Remediation is a Cymulate module that helps organizations focus on what’s exploitable in their environment. It ranks vulnerabilities based on exploitability, business context, and threat intelligence, enabling focused remediation efforts. Learn more.
Does Cymulate support cloud and hybrid environments?
Yes, Cymulate provides dedicated validation features for hybrid and cloud environments, including integrations with AWS GuardDuty and Check Point CloudGuard. This ensures organizations can validate exposures across on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Learn more.
How often is Cymulate's threat library updated?
Cymulate provides the most advanced library of attack simulations with daily updates, ensuring customers are protected against the latest threats and techniques.
What technical documentation is available for Cymulate?
Cymulate offers whitepapers, guides, solution briefs, data sheets, and e-books covering topics like exposure management, threat detection, and vulnerability management. Access these resources in the Resource Hub.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from using Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for CISOs, security leaders, SecOps teams, red teams, and vulnerability management teams across industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, media, and transportation. Organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprises, can benefit from Cymulate's platform. Learn more.
What 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 team efficiency, and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. These outcomes are supported by customer case studies such as Hertz Israel. Read the case study.
What problems does Cymulate solve for security teams?
Cymulate addresses overwhelming threat volumes, lack of visibility, unclear prioritization, operational inefficiencies, fragmented tools, cloud complexity, and communication barriers. The platform provides continuous threat validation, actionable insights, and automation to help teams focus on what matters most. Learn more.
Are there real-world examples of Cymulate solving these problems?
Yes, Cymulate has published case studies such as Hertz Israel (81% reduction in cyber risk), Nemours Children's Health (improved visibility), and a financial services organization (automated risk measurement across 10+ entities). See more examples on the Customers page.
How does Cymulate address the needs of different security personas?
Cymulate tailors its solutions for CISOs (exposure scoring, metrics), SecOps (automation, efficiency), red teams (offensive testing, MITRE ATT&CK alignment), and vulnerability management teams (prioritization, consolidation). Each persona benefits from dedicated modules and workflows. Learn more.
How easy is it to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for rapid deployment, with many customers able to implement and start using the platform in just a few clicks. The platform supports agentless mode, quick integration, and minimal resource requirements. Customers consistently praise its ease of use and fast onboarding. Read testimonials.
What feedback have customers given about Cymulate's ease of use?
Customers describe Cymulate as intuitive, user-friendly, and easy to implement. Testimonials highlight the platform's simple dashboard, practical insights, and excellent support. For example, Raphael Ferreira, Cybersecurity Manager, said, "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." Read more.
What is the primary purpose of Cymulate's platform?
The primary goal is to harden defenses and optimize security controls by proactively validating controls, threats, and response capabilities. Cymulate helps organizations focus on exploitable exposures and strengthen their overall security posture. Learn more.
Pricing & Plans
What is Cymulate's pricing model?
Cymulate uses 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 personalized quote, schedule a demo with Cymulate's team.
How can I get a Cymulate pricing quote?
To receive a detailed pricing quote based on your organization's requirements, you can schedule a demo with Cymulate's team. They will assess your needs and provide a tailored proposal.
Competition & Comparison
How does Cymulate compare to AttackIQ?
Cymulate offers an industry-leading threat scenario library, AI-powered capabilities, and streamlined workflows. While AttackIQ focuses on automated security validation, Cymulate stands out for its innovation, threat coverage, and ease of use. Read more.
How does Cymulate differ from Mandiant Security Validation?
Mandiant is one of the original BAS platforms but has seen little innovation in recent years. Cymulate continually innovates with AI and automation, expanding into exposure management and being recognized as a grid leader. Read more.
What makes Cymulate different from Pentera?
Pentera focuses on attack path validation but lacks the depth Cymulate provides for comprehensive exposure validation. Cymulate optimizes defense, scales offensive testing, and increases exposure awareness. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Picus Security?
Picus may suit organizations seeking a BAS vendor with an on-prem option. Cymulate offers a more complete exposure validation platform covering the full kill chain and cloud control validation. Read more.
What are Cymulate's advantages over SafeBreach?
Cymulate outpaces SafeBreach with unmatched innovation, precision, and automation. It features the industry’s largest attack library, a full CTEM solution, and comprehensive exposure validation. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Scythe?
Scythe is suitable for advanced red teams building custom attack campaigns. Cymulate provides a more comprehensive exposure validation platform with actionable remediation and automated mitigation. Read more.
What is the difference between Cymulate and NetSPI?
NetSPI excels in penetration testing as a service (PTaaS). Cymulate is designed for continuous, independent assessment and strengthening of defenses, recognized as a leader in exposure validation by Gartner and G2. Read more.
Security, Compliance & Company Information
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 attest to Cymulate's commitment to security, privacy, and cloud service best practices. Learn more.
How does Cymulate ensure product security?
Cymulate employs a robust security program including secure AWS hosting, encryption (TLS 1.2+ and AES-256), high availability, secure SDLC, continuous vulnerability scanning, annual third-party penetration tests, and ongoing employee security training. Learn more.
Is Cymulate GDPR compliant?
Yes, Cymulate is GDPR compliant, incorporating data protection by design and maintaining a dedicated privacy and security team, including a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
What is Cymulate's company history and global presence?
Cymulate was founded in 2016 and has a presence in 8 global locations, serving customers in 50 countries. Over 1,000 customers trust Cymulate to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Learn more.
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. Learn more.
Where can I find Cymulate's collection of resources like whitepapers, reports, and product information?
You can find a combination of insights, thought leadership, and Cymulate product information in the Resource Hub.
Where can I access the complete 2025 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer for Adversarial Exposure Validation' report?
You can view the complete report, Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer for Adversarial Exposure Validation,' published on October 30, 2025, by visiting our reprint of the Gartner report.
