Frequently Asked Questions
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. The subscription fee is non-refundable and must be paid regardless of actual platform usage. For a custom quote, schedule a demo with Cymulate's team.
How is Cymulate's pricing determined?
Pricing is based on the features and capabilities included in your subscription, the number of assets covered, and the types of scenarios and simulations you wish to utilize. For more details, contact Cymulate or book a demo.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key features of Cymulate's platform?
Cymulate offers continuous threat validation, attack path discovery, automated mitigation, detection engineering, complete kill chain coverage, and an extensive threat library with daily updates. These features help organizations stay ahead of emerging risks and optimize their security posture. Learn more.
Does Cymulate integrate with other security tools?
Yes, Cymulate integrates with a wide range of technology partners across network, cloud, endpoint, and SIEM domains. Examples include Akamai Guardicore, AWS GuardDuty, BlackBerry Cylance OPTICS, Carbon Black EDR, Check Point CloudGuard, CrowdStrike Falcon, Cybereason, and more. For a full list, visit our Partnerships and Integrations page.
How often is Cymulate's threat library updated?
Cymulate's threat library is updated daily, ensuring customers have access to the latest attack simulations and threat intelligence.
What technical documentation is available for Cymulate?
Cymulate provides whitepapers, guides, data sheets, solution briefs, and e-books covering exposure management, threat validation, detection engineering, vulnerability management, and more. Access these resources in the Resource Hub.
Competition & Comparison
How does Cymulate compare to AttackIQ?
AttackIQ delivers automated security validation but lacks Cymulate's innovation, threat coverage, and ease of use. Cymulate offers the industry's leading threat scenario library and AI-powered capabilities to streamline workflows and accelerate security posture improvement. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to 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 recognized as a grid leader. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Pentera?
Pentera focuses on attack path validation but lacks Cymulate's depth in fully assessing and strengthening defenses. Cymulate offers comprehensive exposure validation, covering the full kill chain and providing cloud control validation. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Picus Security?
Picus is suitable for on-premise BAS needs but lacks the complete exposure validation platform Cymulate provides. Cymulate covers the full kill chain and includes cloud control validation, making it a more comprehensive solution. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to SafeBreach?
SafeBreach offers breach and attack simulation but lacks Cymulate's innovation, precision, and automation. Cymulate leads with AI-powered BAS, the largest attack library, and a full Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) solution. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Scythe?
Scythe is suitable for advanced red teams but lacks Cymulate's focus on actionable remediation and automated mitigation. Cymulate provides a more complete exposure validation platform with daily threat updates, no-code workflows, and vendor-specific remediation guidance. Read more.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for CISOs, security leaders, SecOps teams, red teams, and vulnerability management teams across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, media, transportation, and manufacturing. The platform is scalable for organizations of all sizes. Learn more.
What business impact can customers expect from using Cymulate?
Customers report an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months, a 60% increase in team efficiency, 40X faster threat validation, 30% improvement in threat prevention, and a 52% reduction in critical exposures. These outcomes are supported by case studies such as Hertz Israel. Read the case study.
What pain points does Cymulate solve?
Cymulate addresses overwhelming threat volumes, lack of visibility, unclear prioritization, operational inefficiencies, fragmented tools, cloud complexity, and communication barriers. It provides continuous threat validation, prioritization, improved resilience, collaboration, automation, and validated exposure scoring. Learn more.
How does Cymulate address pain points for different personas?
CISOs get quantifiable metrics and insights for investment justification. SecOps teams benefit from automation and actionable insights. Red teams leverage automated offensive testing and a large attack library. Vulnerability management teams gain consolidated insights for prioritizing exposures. Learn more.
What customer feedback has Cymulate received regarding ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its user-friendly and intuitive platform. Testimonials highlight easy implementation, actionable insights, and accessible support. For example, Raphael Ferreira, Cybersecurity Manager at Banco PAN, stated, "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 testimonials.
Technical Requirements & Implementation
How easy is it to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for quick, agentless deployment with no need for additional hardware or complex configurations. Customers can start running simulations almost immediately. Support is available via email and chat, and educational resources are provided for onboarding. Learn more.
What support options are available for Cymulate customers?
Cymulate offers email support, real-time chat support, a knowledge base with technical articles and videos, webinars, e-books, and an AI chatbot for querying the knowledge base and creating AI templates. Contact support.
Product Information & Security
What is Cymulate's primary purpose?
Cymulate's platform proactively validates cybersecurity defenses, identifies vulnerabilities, and optimizes security posture by continuously validating threats and exposures. It helps organizations harden defenses and optimize controls. Learn more.
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 robust security practices, information management, privacy, and cloud security standards. Learn more.
How does Cymulate ensure product security and compliance?
Cymulate employs secure AWS data centers, strong encryption (TLS 1.2+ in transit, AES-256 at rest), a tested disaster recovery plan, secure development lifecycle, continuous vulnerability scanning, annual penetration tests, and ongoing employee security training. GDPR compliance is built in, with a dedicated privacy and security team. Learn more.
Company Information & Newsroom
Where can I find Cymulate's newsroom and media mentions?
You can access the latest company announcements, press releases, and media coverage in leading publications in our newsroom.
Where can I find news and press releases about Cymulate?
Media mentions, bylines in leading publications, and other news are available in our Newsroom.
How can I stay informed about Cymulate's news, events, and webinars?
Stay up-to-date with Cymulate through our newsroom, events & webinars page, and blog. Visit newsroom, events & webinars, and blog for the latest updates.
Where can I find news, events, and blog posts from Cymulate?
Read about the latest threats, research, and company updates on our blog, newsroom, and events page.
What is Cymulate's vision and mission?
Cymulate's vision is to foster collaboration, innovation, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity, creating an environment where everyone has a voice and a common goal. The mission is to proactively validate defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and optimize security posture for lasting change. Learn more.
What key information should customers know about Cymulate?
Cymulate is a leading cybersecurity company focused on exposure management and threat validation. It serves organizations of all sizes globally, holds multiple certifications, and is recognized for innovation and measurable outcomes. Extensive resources and support are available. Learn more.