Frequently Asked Questions
Product Overview & Vision
What is Cymulate and what does it do?
Cymulate is a leading security and exposure validation platform that provides organizations with a single source of truth for threat exposure and the actions required to close security gaps before attackers can exploit them. It enables continuous discovery, validation, prioritization, and guided remediation of security weaknesses, helping companies baseline their security posture and strengthen cyber resilience.
What is the vision and mission of Cymulate?
Cymulate's vision is to create an environment where everyone has a voice, a common goal, and a supportive team, all working together to make a lasting impact on how companies approach cybersecurity. The mission is to transform cybersecurity practices by enabling organizations to proactively validate their defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and optimize their security posture. Learn more.
How does Cymulate's acquisition of CYNC Secure enhance its platform?
The acquisition of CYNC Secure accelerates Cymulate's innovation in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) by adding capabilities for consolidating diverse vulnerability datasets, streamlining validation workflows, and improving operational efficiency. CYNC Secure's technology enables aggregation of vulnerabilities from multiple sources, standardization of security data, and actionable, AI-driven remediation recommendations tailored to each organization.
What is Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and how does Cymulate support it?
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is a proactive approach to identifying, validating, and prioritizing security exposures across an organization's attack surface. Cymulate supports CTEM by providing continuous discovery, validation, and prioritization of vulnerabilities, integrating with asset mapping, and translating exposures into actionable remediation plans. The platform's automation and AI-driven insights help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and optimize their security posture.
Who leads Cymulate and what expertise does the leadership team bring?
Cymulate is led by CEO and Co-founder Eyal Wachsman, who brings deep expertise in cybersecurity and exposure management. Following the acquisition of CYNC Secure, Meir Abergel (former CEO of CYNC Secure) joined Cymulate as Vice President of Business Development and Alliances, further strengthening the leadership team with experience in operational efficiency and partnership development. View Eyal Wachsman on LinkedIn.
Features & Capabilities
What are the core features of the Cymulate platform?
Cymulate offers a unified platform that combines Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART), and Exposure Analytics. Key features include continuous threat validation, 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 prioritize vulnerabilities and exposures?
Cymulate validates the exploitability of exposures and ranks them based on prevention and detection capabilities, business context, and threat intelligence. This enables organizations to focus remediation efforts on the most critical vulnerabilities, improving risk management and operational efficiency.
Does Cymulate integrate with other security tools and platforms?
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 the Partnerships and Integrations page.
How does Cymulate use artificial intelligence in its platform?
Cymulate leverages artificial intelligence to analyze and normalize security data from multiple sources, providing actionable insights and remediation recommendations tailored to each organization's context. AI is also used for exposure prioritization and optimizing security controls.
What is the Cymulate threat library and how is it maintained?
The Cymulate threat library is an extensive collection of over 100,000 attack actions aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. It is updated daily with the latest threat intelligence, ensuring organizations can simulate real-world attacks and validate their defenses against emerging threats.
What are the benefits of Cymulate's agentless deployment?
Cymulate's agentless mode allows organizations to deploy the platform without additional hardware, dedicated servers, or complex configurations. This enables rapid implementation and immediate value, with customers able to start running simulations almost instantly after deployment.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from using Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for CISOs, security leaders, SecOps teams, Red Teams, and vulnerability management professionals in organizations of all sizes and industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, media, transportation, and manufacturing. The platform delivers measurable improvements in threat resilience, operational efficiency, and alignment of security strategies with business goals. 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, operational inefficiencies in vulnerability management, and post-breach recovery challenges. The platform automates validation, integrates exposure data, and provides actionable insights to improve efficiency and resilience.
Are there real-world examples of Cymulate's impact?
Yes. For example, Hertz Israel reduced cyber risk by 81% in four months using Cymulate. Other case studies include a sustainable energy company scaling penetration testing, a credit union optimizing SecOps, and Nemours Children's Health improving detection in hybrid environments. See more case studies.
How does Cymulate improve operational efficiency?
Cymulate automates security validation processes, integrates exposure data, and provides actionable insights, resulting in up to a 60% increase in team efficiency and saving up to 60 hours per month in testing new threats. This allows security teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual tasks.
How does Cymulate help with cloud security and hybrid environments?
Cymulate secures hybrid and cloud infrastructures by automating compliance and regulatory testing, expanding coverage to cloud-native web application vulnerabilities, and integrating with leading cloud security tools such as AWS GuardDuty, Check Point CloudGuard, and Wiz.
How does Cymulate support collaboration across security teams?
The platform enables collaboration between SecOps, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management teams by providing a unified view of exposure risks, validated data, and actionable metrics tailored to each role. This supports a successful Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) program.
Implementation & Ease of Use
How easy is it to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for rapid, agentless deployment with no need for additional hardware or complex configurations. Customers can start running simulations almost immediately after deployment, and the platform integrates seamlessly with existing workflows. Support is available via email, chat, and a comprehensive knowledge base.
What feedback have customers given about Cymulate's ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its intuitive, user-friendly interface and actionable insights. Testimonials highlight the platform's simplicity, quick implementation, and accessible 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 into how you can improve your security posture." Read more testimonials.
What support resources are available for Cymulate customers?
Cymulate provides 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. These resources help customers optimize their use of the platform and resolve issues quickly.
What are the technical requirements for deploying Cymulate?
Cymulate operates in agentless mode, requiring no additional hardware or dedicated servers. Customers are responsible for providing the necessary equipment, infrastructure, and third-party software as per Cymulate’s pre-requisites. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing security and IT environments.
Pricing & Plans
What is Cymulate's pricing model?
Cymulate uses a subscription-based pricing model tailored to each organization's requirements. Pricing depends on the chosen package, number of assets, and scenarios selected for testing and validation. For a detailed quote, organizations can schedule a demo with the Cymulate team.
How can I get a quote for Cymulate?
To receive a customized quote based on your organization's needs, you can schedule a demo or contact the Cymulate sales team directly via the Book a Demo page.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate hold?
Cymulate holds several key certifications, including SOC2 Type II (covering security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy), ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security Management), ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management), ISO 27017 (Cloud Services Security Controls), and CSA STAR Level 1 (Cloud Controls Matrix). Learn more.
How does Cymulate ensure data security?
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 also includes mandatory 2-Factor Authentication (2FA), Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC), IP address restrictions, and TLS encryption for its Help Center.
Is Cymulate GDPR compliant?
Yes, 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), ensuring GDPR compliance and robust privacy practices.
How are Cymulate's servers secured?
All Cymulate servers are located within a virtual private cloud (VPC) and are protected by restricted security groups, configured to allow only the minimal required communication to and between the servers, enhancing their security. Read more.
Competition & Market Position
How does Cymulate differ from other exposure management and security validation platforms?
Cymulate stands out with its unified platform that integrates BAS, CART, and Exposure Analytics, continuous 24/7 threat validation, AI-powered optimization, complete kill chain coverage, ease of use, and proven results such as a 52% reduction in critical exposures and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. The platform is updated every two weeks with new features and maintains an advanced threat library. See Cymulate vs. competitors.
What advantages does Cymulate offer for different user segments?
CISOs and security leaders benefit from quantifiable metrics and insights for investment justification. SecOps teams gain operational efficiency and faster threat validation. Red Teams access automated offensive testing with a vast attack library. Vulnerability management teams can automate validation between pen tests and prioritize vulnerabilities effectively. Learn more by role.
Company News, Awards & Resources
Where can I find Cymulate's latest news, press releases, and media coverage?
You can find all of Cymulate's latest company announcements, press releases, and media coverage in the newsroom. This includes information on partnerships, product updates, industry awards, and expert research featured in leading publications.
Has Cymulate received any industry recognition or awards?
Yes, Cymulate has been named a Market Leader for Automated Security Validation by Frost & Sullivan and recognized as a Customers' Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights. Read the press release.
Where can I find Cymulate's customer reviews and case studies?
You can read customer reviews on the Reviews page and explore industry-specific case studies on the Case Studies page.
How can I contact Cymulate for media inquiries?
For media inquiries, you can contact Melissa Cifarelli, Account Director, at [email protected].
