Frequently Asked Questions
Demo Experience & Booking
What types of demos does Cymulate offer?
Cymulate offers several demo experiences, including Exposure Validation Demo, From Vulnerability to Validation, Threat Validation Demo, and From Control Validation to Exposure Validation. Each demo showcases different aspects of the platform, such as automated offensive simulations, connecting vulnerabilities to real attack scenarios, and validating protection against new threats. You can explore these demos on the Cymulate demo page.
How can I schedule a personalized demo of the Cymulate platform?
You can schedule a personalized demo by visiting our demo request page and filling out the form. An expert will contact you to arrange a session tailored to your needs.
Is there a demo that shows how to move from control validation to exposure validation?
Yes, Cymulate offers a demo titled From Control Validation to Exposure Validation that illustrates how security teams can transition from control validation to true exposure validation using real-world attack scenarios. You can watch it on our exposure validation demo page.
Can I see how Cymulate connects vulnerabilities to real attack scenarios?
Yes, the From Vulnerability to Validation demo shows how Cymulate links vulnerabilities to real attack scenarios to validate what is actually exploitable. View this demo on our demo page.
Is there a hands-on sandbox or trial environment available?
Cymulate typically offers a guided demo with an expert to explore the platform. If you are interested in a hands-on experience, you can request a personalized demo session by contacting the Cymulate team.
How quickly can I get started with Cymulate after a demo?
Cymulate is designed for rapid implementation. Customers report that the platform is easy to deploy and use, often requiring just a few clicks to begin running simulations and receiving actionable insights. No complex configurations or additional hardware are required.
What support is available during and after the demo?
Cymulate provides comprehensive support, including access to experts during the demo, as well as ongoing support via email, chat, webinars, e-books, and a knowledge base to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Where can I find technical documentation to prepare for the demo?
Cymulate offers a wide range of technical resources, including whitepapers, guides, solution briefs, data sheets, and e-books. Visit the Resource Hub for a comprehensive collection of materials to help you prepare for your demo.
Can I see Cymulate's impact in real-world organizations before booking a demo?
Yes, Cymulate features numerous case studies and customer success stories across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail. Visit the Customers page to explore detailed examples.
How do I know if Cymulate is right for my organization?
Cymulate is designed for CISOs, SecOps teams, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management teams in organizations of all sizes and industries. The platform is especially valuable for those seeking to validate security controls, prioritize exposures, and improve operational efficiency. Explore role-specific pages for more details.
Features & Capabilities
What are the core features of the Cymulate platform?
Cymulate's core features include Exposure Validation, Exposure Prioritization & Remediation, Attack Path Discovery, Automated Mitigation, and integrations with leading security controls. The platform supports continuous threat validation, automated offensive simulations, and actionable insights for remediation.
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, Crowdstrike Falcon LogScale, Cybereason, and more. For a complete list, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page.
What makes Cymulate's platform easy to use?
Cymulate is praised for its intuitive, user-friendly dashboard and portal. Customers highlight the ease of implementation, minimal resource requirements, and the ability to run simulations and receive insights with just a few clicks. The platform's design ensures high functionality and accessibility for all users.
How does Cymulate help with exposure prioritization and remediation?
Cymulate uses AI-powered analytics to prioritize exposures based on exploitability, business context, and threat intelligence. The platform provides actionable remediation steps, enabling teams to focus on the most critical vulnerabilities and improve overall security posture.
What is Cymulate's approach to continuous threat validation?
Cymulate runs 24/7 automated attack simulations to validate security defenses in real-time. This ensures organizations can proactively defend against emerging threats and continuously improve their security posture.
Does Cymulate support cloud and hybrid environments?
Yes, Cymulate provides dedicated validation features for hybrid and cloud environments, helping organizations address new attack surfaces and validation challenges introduced by cloud adoption.
How does Cymulate automate mitigation of threats?
Cymulate integrates with security controls to push threat updates and build custom detection rules for immediate prevention, enabling automated mitigation of threats as they are identified.
What technical resources are available for Cymulate users?
Cymulate provides whitepapers, guides, solution briefs, data sheets, and e-books covering topics like exposure management, CTEM, detection engineering, and vulnerability management. Access these resources at the Resource Hub.
Pricing & Plans
What is Cymulate's pricing model?
Cymulate operates on 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 detailed quote, schedule a demo with the Cymulate team.
How can I get a pricing quote for Cymulate?
To receive a personalized pricing quote, fill out the form on the demo request page. Cymulate's team will contact you to discuss your organization's requirements and provide a tailored proposal.
Use Cases & Benefits
What business impact can I expect from using 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 case studies such as Hertz Israel's experience. Read the case study.
Who can benefit from using Cymulate?
Cymulate is ideal for CISOs, Security Leaders, SecOps teams, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management teams across industries such as media, transportation, financial services, retail, and healthcare. The platform supports organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprises with over 10,000 employees.
What pain points does Cymulate address for security teams?
Cymulate addresses challenges such as overwhelming threat volume, lack of visibility, unclear prioritization, operational inefficiencies, fragmented tools, cloud complexity, and communication barriers. The platform provides continuous threat validation, actionable insights, and unified workflows to solve these issues.
Are there case studies showing Cymulate's effectiveness?
Yes, Cymulate features case studies such as Hertz Israel reducing cyber risk by 81%, Nemours Children's Health improving detection and response, and a financial services organization automating risk measurement across 10 entities. Explore more at the Customers page.
How does Cymulate tailor solutions for different security roles?
Cymulate addresses persona-specific pain points: CISOs get validated exposure scoring and metrics; SecOps teams benefit from automation and unified workflows; Red Teams access scalable offensive testing; Vulnerability Management teams receive prioritized remediation guidance. Learn more on role-specific pages.
Competition & Comparison
How does Cymulate compare to AttackIQ?
Cymulate offers the industry's leading threat scenario library and AI-powered capabilities for workflow automation and security posture improvement. AttackIQ focuses on automated security validation but does not match Cymulate's innovation, threat coverage, or ease of use. Read more.
What differentiates Cymulate 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.
How does Cymulate compare to Pentera?
Pentera is useful for attack path validation but lacks the depth Cymulate provides for fully assessing and strengthening defenses. Cymulate optimizes defense, scales offensive testing, and increases exposure awareness. Read more.
What are the advantages of Cymulate over 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.
How does Cymulate compare to 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.
What makes Cymulate different from 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.
How does Cymulate compare to 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
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate hold?
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 compliance with international standards. Learn more.
How does Cymulate ensure data security and privacy?
Cymulate hosts services in secure AWS data centers, uses strong encryption (TLS 1.2+ for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest), and follows a strict Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The company also complies with GDPR and employs a dedicated privacy and security team, including a DPO and CISO.
What ongoing security practices does Cymulate follow?
Cymulate conducts continuous vulnerability scanning, annual third-party penetration tests, secure code training, and regular audits. Employees receive ongoing security awareness training and are subject to phishing campaign tests.
Company & Vision
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 against threats. Learn more.
When was Cymulate founded and what is its 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.
How does Cymulate demonstrate ongoing innovation?
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.