Frequently Asked Questions
Recognition & Customer Proof
What is the Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice recognition that Cymulate received?
Cymulate was named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for 2025 in the Adversarial Exposure Validation market. This distinction is based on feedback and ratings from end-user professionals who have experience purchasing, implementing, and/or using the product or service. Learn more in our blog post.
How many customer reviews does Cymulate have on Gartner Peer Insights?
As of November 2023, Cymulate had 81 customer responses included in the Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' report, leading all organizations in the report. Cymulate now has more than 200 customer reviews on Gartner Peer Insights, including 155 5-star reviews—more 5-star reviews than any other vendor has total reviews. See all reviews here.
What are Cymulate's average ratings on Gartner Peer Insights?
Cymulate's average rating was 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews as of November 2023. The company received a 4.6 in product capabilities, 4.7 in sales experience, 4.5 in deployment experience, and a 4.9 in support experience. 92% of respondents indicated a willingness to recommend Cymulate.
What do customers say about Cymulate's ease of use and support?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its ease of use and outstanding support. For example, a Security Consultant said, “It is easy to use and the platform is very easy to understand for making the team understand about the potential threats.” A Senior Security Analyst in retail noted, “Cymulate support is always easily accessible and they are a main contributing factor to why the tool is so easy to use.” Cymulate received a 4.9 rating in support experience on Gartner Peer Insights. Read more customer stories.
Where can I find Cymulate's customer reviews and case studies?
You can read Cymulate's customer reviews on Gartner Peer Insights and explore detailed case studies on Cymulate's Customers page.
What are some real-world outcomes achieved by Cymulate customers?
Customers have reported measurable outcomes such as a 52% reduction in critical exposures, a 60% increase in team efficiency, and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. For example, Hertz Israel reduced cyber risk by 81% in four months. Read the case study.
Where can I read about Cymulate being named a Gartner Customers' Choice in 2025?
You can read more about this recognition in our blog post.
What are some customer testimonials about Cymulate's platform?
Testimonials include: “Cymulate has an amazing product in Cyber Security which helps keep track of security risks and highlights gaps on a daily basis.” – Deputy Manager, Network and Security Industry. “Best Product In Market For BAS Category. My experience with the platform was exceptional. It delivers on its promises with easy navigation, effective mitigation steps, and top-notch after sales support.” – Chief Risk Manager, Information Security, Insurance. Read the full review.
How does Cymulate's support compare to other vendors?
Cymulate received a 4.9 out of 5 in support experience on Gartner Peer Insights, underscoring its commitment to outstanding service for both partners and customers. This is among the highest support ratings in the Breach and Attack Simulation market as of November 2023.
What makes Cymulate a top choice for Breach and Attack Simulation tools?
Cymulate exceeds the market average in both Overall Experience and User Interest and Adoption, according to the Gartner 'Voice of the Customer' report (January 2024). Customers highlight its ease of use, actionable insights, and strong support as key differentiators. Read more.
Features & Capabilities
What features does Cymulate offer for exposure validation?
Cymulate Exposure Validation provides advanced security testing, including automated real-world attack simulation, exposure prioritization and remediation, attack path discovery, and automated mitigation. The platform is designed to make building custom attack chains fast and easy, all in one place. Learn more.
Does Cymulate support integrations 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, Cisco Secure Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Wiz, SentinelOne, and more. For a complete list, visit our Partnerships and Integrations page.
What are the key capabilities of Cymulate's platform?
Cymulate's platform offers continuous threat validation, a unified platform for Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART), and Exposure Analytics, attack path discovery, automated mitigation, AI-powered optimization, complete kill chain coverage, and an extensive threat library with over 100,000 attack actions updated daily. Learn more.
How does Cymulate help with exposure prioritization and remediation?
Cymulate validates exploitability and ranks exposures based on prevention and detection capabilities, business context, and threat intelligence. This helps organizations focus on the most critical vulnerabilities and provides actionable insights for remediation. Learn more.
What is Cymulate's threat library?
Cymulate provides an advanced library of over 100,000 attack actions aligned to MITRE ATT&CK, updated daily with the latest threat intelligence. This enables organizations to test their defenses against the most current threats. Learn more.
Does Cymulate support automated mitigation?
Yes, Cymulate integrates with security controls to push updates for immediate prevention of threats, supporting automated mitigation as part of its unified platform. Learn more.
How does Cymulate help with attack path discovery?
Cymulate identifies potential attack paths, privilege escalation, and lateral movement risks through automated testing, helping organizations understand and mitigate complex attack scenarios. Learn more.
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate hold?
Cymulate holds several key certifications, including SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security Management), ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management), ISO 27017 (Cloud Services Security Controls), and CSA STAR Level 1. These certifications demonstrate Cymulate's commitment to robust security and compliance standards. Learn more.
How does Cymulate ensure data security and privacy?
Cymulate ensures data security through encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), secure AWS-hosted data centers, a tested disaster recovery plan, and compliance with GDPR. The platform also includes mandatory 2-Factor Authentication (2FA), Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC), and IP address restrictions. Learn more.
How often is Cymulate's platform updated?
Cymulate updates its SaaS platform every two weeks with new features, such as AI-powered SIEM rule mapping and advanced exposure prioritization, ensuring customers always have access to the latest capabilities. Learn more.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from using Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for CISOs and security leaders, Security Operations (SecOps) teams, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management teams. It serves organizations of all sizes and industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, media, transportation, and manufacturing. Learn more.
What problems does Cymulate solve for security teams?
Cymulate addresses challenges such as fragmented security tools, resource constraints, unclear risk prioritization, cloud complexity, communication barriers, inadequate threat simulation capabilities, operational inefficiencies in vulnerability management, and post-breach recovery challenges. Learn more.
How does Cymulate help organizations improve their security posture?
Cymulate enables organizations to proactively validate their defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and optimize their security posture through continuous threat validation, exposure prioritization, improved resilience, operational efficiency, and collaboration across teams. Learn more.
Are there case studies showing Cymulate's impact?
Yes, Cymulate features case studies across industries. For example, Hertz Israel reduced cyber risk by 81% in four months, and a sustainable energy company scaled penetration testing cost-effectively. See all case studies.
How does Cymulate address the needs of different security roles?
Cymulate tailors its solutions for CISOs (providing metrics and insights), SecOps teams (automating processes and improving efficiency), Red Teams (offensive testing with a large attack library), and Vulnerability Management teams (automated validation and prioritization). Learn more.
What are the main benefits of using Cymulate?
Key benefits include improved security posture (up to 52% reduction in critical exposures), operational efficiency (60% increase in team efficiency), faster threat validation (40X faster than manual methods), cost savings, enhanced threat resilience (81% reduction in cyber risk), and better decision-making with actionable insights. Learn more.
How does Cymulate help with compliance and regulatory requirements?
Cymulate helps organizations meet compliance and regulatory requirements by providing automated testing, quantifiable metrics, and detailed reporting aligned with industry standards and frameworks. Learn more.
What is Cymulate's approach to continuous threat exposure management (CTEM)?
Cymulate enables organizations to integrate validation into prioritization and mobilization, fostering collaboration across teams for a unified approach to continuous threat exposure management (CTEM). Learn more.
How does Cymulate help with lateral movement attack prevention?
Cymulate offers attack path discovery and automated testing for lateral movement, helping organizations identify and mitigate risks associated with privilege escalation and lateral movement. Learn more.
What is the primary purpose of Cymulate's product?
The primary purpose of Cymulate's platform is to help organizations proactively validate their cybersecurity defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and optimize their security posture to stay ahead of emerging threats. Learn more.
Pricing & Plans
What is Cymulate's pricing model?
Cymulate operates on a subscription-based pricing model tailored to each organization's requirements. Pricing depends on the chosen package, number of assets, and scenarios selected. For a detailed quote, schedule a demo with the Cymulate team.
How can I get a Cymulate pricing quote?
You can receive a personalized pricing quote by scheduling a demo with Cymulate. The team will assess your organization's needs and provide a tailored proposal.
Implementation & Support
How long does it take to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for quick and easy implementation. It operates in agentless mode, requiring no additional hardware or complex configurations. Customers can start running simulations almost immediately after deployment. Book a demo to learn more.
What support resources does Cymulate provide?
Cymulate offers comprehensive support, including email support ([email protected]), chat support, a knowledge base with technical articles and videos, webinars, e-books, and an AI chatbot for instant answers. Explore resources.
How easy is it to start using Cymulate?
Cymulate is praised for its intuitive interface and ease of use. Customers can get started with just a few clicks, and the platform integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. Minimal resources are required for deployment. Book a demo to see how easy it is.
What educational resources are available for Cymulate users?
Cymulate provides a knowledge base, webinars, e-books, and an AI chatbot to help users learn best practices and optimize their use of the platform. Access the Resource Hub.
Company & Industry Recognition
What is Cymulate's mission and vision?
Cymulate's mission is to transform cybersecurity practices by providing tools for continuous threat validation and exposure management. The vision is to create a collaborative environment where organizations can achieve lasting improvements in their cybersecurity strategies. Learn more.
How does Cymulate compare to other Breach and Attack Simulation vendors?
Cymulate stands out with its unified platform combining BAS, CART, and Exposure Analytics, continuous threat validation, AI-powered optimization, ease of use, and a large, frequently updated threat library. It has received more 5-star reviews than any other vendor on Gartner Peer Insights. See comparisons.
Where can I find Cymulate's latest news, events, and research?
Stay up-to-date with Cymulate through the blog, newsroom, and events & webinars page for the latest threats, research, and company updates.
Where can I find Cymulate's Resource Hub?
All of Cymulate's resources, including insights, thought leadership, and product information, are available in the Resource Hub.
