Frequently Asked Questions
Healthcare-Specific Use Cases & Benefits
Why do healthcare organizations choose Cymulate?
Healthcare organizations choose Cymulate to proactively validate their cyber defenses, ensure compliance, and minimize the risk of disruptions caused by cyberattacks. Cymulate enables healthcare providers to test their defenses against the latest threats, automate continuous security testing, and optimize remediation efforts—helping protect sensitive patient data and maintain critical operations. For more details, see our one-pager on Cymulate for Healthcare Organizations.
How does Cymulate help healthcare organizations address ransomware threats?
Cymulate helps healthcare organizations address ransomware threats by enabling them to validate defenses against emergent ransomware attacks, automate testing of security controls, and prioritize remediation. This proactive approach ensures that healthcare systems and sensitive data are protected from disruptions and data breaches. Learn more in our blog post on healthcare ransomware.
What are the main benefits of using Cymulate for healthcare providers?
The main benefits for healthcare providers include validating defenses against emergent threats, automating continuous security testing, optimizing defenses with remediation guidance, and improving incident response skills. These capabilities help healthcare organizations minimize downtime, protect patient data, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. See our Cymulate for Healthcare One-Pager PDF for a summary.
Is there a downloadable summary of Cymulate's offerings for the healthcare industry?
Yes, Cymulate offers a one-page PDF document summarizing its solutions for healthcare organizations. You can download it from this link.
What resources does Cymulate offer to help healthcare organizations improve their cybersecurity posture?
Cymulate provides several resources for healthcare organizations, including a downloadable one-pager, a whitepaper on threat exposure management, the Nemours Children's Health case study, and a blog on ransomware protection. These resources offer insights into proactive and strategic approaches to healthcare cybersecurity. Access them via the healthcare one-pager, whitepaper, Nemours case study, and blog post.
What do healthcare customers say about Cymulate?
Healthcare customers praise Cymulate for enabling them to test defenses against the latest threats, prioritize remediation, and improve incident response. For example, Jim Loveless, CISO at Nemours Children’s Health, highlights the platform's ability to test defenses and improve team skills. Eric Bowerman, CISO at Elara Caring, calls Cymulate a "force multiplier" for small teams. See more testimonials on the Cymulate for Healthcare page.
How does Cymulate help healthcare organizations minimize downtime from cyberattacks?
Cymulate helps healthcare organizations minimize downtime by proactively validating that security controls are working as expected, automating continuous testing, and providing actionable remediation guidance. This ensures that critical healthcare services remain operational even in the face of emerging threats.
What case studies are available for healthcare organizations using Cymulate?
Case studies include Nemours Children's Health, which used Cymulate to increase visibility and improve detection and response. You can read the full case study at Nemours case study.
How does Cymulate support compliance for healthcare organizations?
Cymulate supports compliance by enabling healthcare organizations to validate that their security controls meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. The platform's automated testing and reporting help demonstrate compliance with frameworks such as HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
What makes Cymulate different from other BAS platforms for healthcare?
Cymulate stands out by offering comprehensive testing across all security domains, including lateral movement, and providing an easy-to-use, automated platform. According to a Senior IT Security Analyst at a healthcare organization, Cymulate was the only BAS platform that met all their needs, outperforming competitors in breadth and usability.
How quickly can healthcare organizations deploy Cymulate?
Healthcare organizations can deploy Cymulate rapidly, with customers reporting super-fast deployment and immediate visibility into their network and attack vectors. The platform is designed for ease of use and quick implementation, minimizing disruption to operations.
What is the Cymulate for Healthcare One-Pager and where can I download it?
The Cymulate for Healthcare One-Pager is a downloadable PDF summarizing Cymulate's solutions and benefits for healthcare organizations. You can download it from this link.
How does Cymulate help healthcare organizations prioritize remediation efforts?
Cymulate enables healthcare organizations to prioritize remediation by testing defenses against the latest threats, identifying gaps, and providing actionable guidance. This helps teams focus on the most critical vulnerabilities and improve their overall security posture.
What is the impact of using Cymulate for small healthcare security teams?
Small healthcare security teams benefit from Cymulate's automation and ease of use, allowing them to efficiently test security controls and improve incident response without requiring large resources. As noted by Eric Bowerman, CISO at Elara Caring, Cymulate acts as a "force multiplier" for small teams.
How does Cymulate improve incident response skills for healthcare organizations?
Cymulate improves incident response skills by enabling security teams to practice and refine their response to simulated attacks, identify weaknesses, and implement remediation before real incidents occur. This proactive approach strengthens overall preparedness.
What is the value of continuous security testing for healthcare organizations?
Continuous security testing with Cymulate allows healthcare organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats, ensure that controls are effective, and maintain compliance. This reduces the risk of breaches and operational disruptions.
How does Cymulate help healthcare organizations protect sensitive patient data?
Cymulate helps protect sensitive patient data by validating that security controls are effective against the latest threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable remediation steps. This proactive approach reduces the risk of data breaches and ensures patient privacy.
What is the role of automation in Cymulate's platform for healthcare?
Automation in Cymulate's platform enables healthcare organizations to continuously test security controls, identify gaps, and receive remediation guidance without manual intervention. This increases efficiency and ensures ongoing protection against evolving threats.
How does Cymulate support healthcare organizations in meeting industry regulations?
Cymulate supports healthcare organizations in meeting industry regulations by providing automated validation and reporting that demonstrate compliance with standards such as HIPAA. This helps organizations maintain regulatory readiness and avoid penalties.
What is the impact of Cymulate on healthcare organizations' security posture?
Cymulate has a measurable impact on healthcare organizations' security posture by enabling them to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and improve resilience against cyber threats. Customers report increased visibility and improved detection and response capabilities.
Features & Capabilities
What features does Cymulate offer for healthcare organizations?
Cymulate offers features such as continuous threat validation, automated attack simulations, remediation guidance, and comprehensive reporting. The platform covers all security domains, including lateral movement, and is designed for ease of use and rapid deployment.
Does Cymulate support integration with other security tools?
Yes, Cymulate integrates with a wide range of security technologies, including network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and vulnerability management solutions. For a complete list of integrations, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page.
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate hold?
Cymulate holds several key certifications, including SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and CSA STAR Level 1. These certifications demonstrate Cymulate's commitment to industry-leading security and compliance standards. Details are available on the Security at Cymulate page.
How does Cymulate ensure data security for healthcare organizations?
Cymulate ensures data security through encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), secure AWS-hosted data centers, and a tested disaster recovery plan. The platform is developed using a secure development lifecycle and undergoes regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
What is Cymulate's approach to privacy and GDPR compliance?
Cymulate incorporates data protection by design and has a dedicated privacy and security team, including a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The platform is compliant with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
How does Cymulate help healthcare organizations with vulnerability management?
Cymulate helps healthcare organizations prioritize and manage vulnerabilities by validating exploitability, ranking exposures, and providing actionable insights. This enables teams to focus on the most critical vulnerabilities and improve their security posture.
What kind of support does Cymulate offer to healthcare customers?
Cymulate offers comprehensive support, including email and chat support, a knowledge base with technical articles and videos, webinars, e-books, and an AI chatbot for quick answers and guidance. This ensures healthcare customers can maximize the platform's effectiveness.
How does Cymulate's platform help with incident detection and response?
Cymulate's platform enables healthcare organizations to test and optimize their detection and response capabilities by simulating real-world attacks and providing actionable feedback. This helps teams identify gaps and improve their incident response processes.
What is the role of threat intelligence in Cymulate's platform?
Cymulate's platform leverages daily threat intelligence updates and a library of over 100,000 attack actions aligned to MITRE ATT&CK. This ensures that healthcare organizations are testing their defenses against the latest threats and attack techniques.
How does Cymulate help healthcare organizations communicate risk to stakeholders?
Cymulate provides quantifiable metrics and actionable insights, enabling healthcare organizations to clearly communicate risk and justify security investments to stakeholders, including executives and regulators.
What is the Cymulate platform's approach to continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) for healthcare?
Cymulate's platform supports continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) by integrating validation, prioritization, and remediation across all security domains. This enables healthcare organizations to maintain an up-to-date understanding of their exposure and resilience.
How does Cymulate help healthcare organizations stay ahead of emerging threats?
Cymulate helps healthcare organizations stay ahead of emerging threats by continuously updating its threat library, automating attack simulations, and providing actionable remediation guidance. This proactive approach ensures defenses are always tested against the latest risks.
What is the impact of Cymulate on operational efficiency for healthcare organizations?
Cymulate improves operational efficiency by automating security testing, reducing manual effort, and enabling teams to focus on strategic initiatives. Customers report significant time savings and increased effectiveness in managing cyber risk.
How does Cymulate support collaboration among healthcare security teams?
Cymulate enables collaboration by providing a unified platform for SecOps, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management teams. This ensures a coordinated approach to identifying and addressing security challenges across the organization.
What is the role of remediation guidance in Cymulate's platform?
Remediation guidance in Cymulate's platform provides actionable steps for healthcare organizations to address identified vulnerabilities and improve their security posture. This helps teams efficiently close gaps and reduce risk.
