Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing & Plans
What is Cymulate's pricing model for SMBs?
Cymulate operates on a subscription-based pricing model tailored to each organization's needs. For SMBs, the cost is designed to be comparable to a single annual penetration test or red-teaming exercise, but provides unlimited, year-round Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) testing. Pricing depends on the chosen package, number of assets, and selected scenarios. For a custom quote, you can schedule a demo with Cymulate's team.
Is there a free trial available for SMBs?
Yes, Cymulate offers a one-month free trial to companies with under 500 employees, allowing SMBs to experience the platform's capabilities before committing to a subscription.
What features are included in the SMB offering?
The SMB offering includes continuous, unlimited Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) testing, exposure scoring, executive and technical reports, prioritized remediation guidance, and coverage against the latest threats such as ransomware, Trojans, cryptominers, worms, APTs, and phishing campaigns.
Is the subscription fee refundable?
No, the subscription fee is non-refundable and must be paid regardless of actual platform usage.
How can I get a customized quote for my organization?
You can receive a customized quote by scheduling a demo with Cymulate's team, who will assess your requirements and recommend the best package for your needs.
Features & Capabilities
What is Cymulate and how does it work?
Cymulate is a SaaS-based breach and attack simulation platform that enables organizations to continuously test and optimize their security posture. With just a few clicks, users can initiate thousands of attack simulations to identify vulnerabilities and receive actionable remediation guidance, making security validation continuous and accessible for all organizations.
What types of threats does Cymulate simulate?
Cymulate simulates a wide range of threats, including ransomware, Trojans, cryptominers, worms, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and phishing campaigns. The platform also tests resilience against supply chain attacks, lateral movement, and attacks on public-facing apps and portals.
How does Cymulate help prioritize remediation efforts?
Cymulate provides an immediate security exposure score and detailed mitigation tips within minutes. The exposure score helps organizations prioritize remediation by measuring the potential impact of simulated attacks, ensuring that limited resources are focused on the most critical vulnerabilities.
Does Cymulate provide technical and executive-level reports?
Yes, Cymulate generates comprehensive technical and executive-level reports that deliver actionable insights, exposure scores, and prioritized recommendations for remediation.
How often can I run security tests with Cymulate?
With Cymulate, you can run unlimited security tests on-demand or schedule them to run automatically at regular intervals throughout the year, providing continuous validation instead of relying on periodic, limited-scope testing.
What integrations does Cymulate support?
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, and more. For a full list, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page.
How does Cymulate help maximize limited security resources?
Cymulate automates security testing and provides prioritized, actionable insights, enabling organizations with limited resources to focus on the most critical exposures and efficiently improve their security posture.
Does Cymulate support agentless deployment?
Yes, Cymulate operates in an agentless mode, requiring no additional hardware or complex configurations. This makes deployment fast and easy, especially for SMBs with limited IT resources.
How does Cymulate keep up with the latest threats?
Cymulate maintains an extensive threat library with daily updates, ensuring that simulations reflect the latest attack techniques and threat intelligence.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from Cymulate's SMB offering?
Cymulate's SMB offering is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses seeking cost-effective, enterprise-grade security testing. It is especially valuable for organizations with limited security budgets, minimal in-house expertise, and a need for continuous validation against evolving threats.
What business impact can SMBs expect from using Cymulate?
SMBs using Cymulate can expect improved cyber resilience, reduced risk of breaches, and maximized use of limited security resources. Customers have reported up to an 81% reduction in cyber risk, a 60% increase in team efficiency, and a 52% reduction in critical exposures within months of implementation.
How does Cymulate help SMBs address cybersecurity talent shortages?
Cymulate's automated, user-friendly platform enables SMBs to conduct advanced security testing without the need for specialized cybersecurity talent, making enterprise-grade validation accessible to organizations with smaller teams.
How does Cymulate help organizations with limited security budgets?
Cymulate provides continuous, unlimited security testing for roughly the same cost as a single annual penetration test, allowing organizations to maximize their security investment and maintain ongoing protection without breaking the bank.
What pain points does Cymulate solve for SMBs?
Cymulate addresses common SMB pain points such as overwhelming threat volume, lack of visibility, unclear risk prioritization, operational inefficiencies, fragmented tools, cloud complexity, and communication barriers for CISOs.
How does Cymulate help prioritize exposures based on business impact?
Cymulate ranks vulnerabilities using exploitability, business context, and threat intelligence, enabling SMBs to focus remediation efforts on exposures that pose the greatest risk to their operations.
Can Cymulate help SMBs comply with industry regulations?
Yes, Cymulate's continuous validation and reporting capabilities help SMBs demonstrate compliance with industry regulations by providing evidence of ongoing security testing and risk management.
How does Cymulate support organizations with cloud environments?
Cymulate validates cloud security controls and tests for exposures unique to cloud environments, helping SMBs secure their cloud assets and address new attack surfaces introduced by cloud adoption.
What results have customers achieved with Cymulate?
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 achieved an 81% reduction in cyber risk using Cymulate (case study).
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 setup. Customers can start running simulations almost immediately after deployment, with minimal resources required.
What support resources are available for new users?
Cymulate provides comprehensive support, including email support, real-time chat, a knowledge base with technical articles and videos, webinars, e-books, and an AI chatbot for quick answers and guidance.
What do customers say about Cymulate's ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its user-friendly and intuitive platform. For example, Raphael Ferreira, Cybersecurity Manager at Banco PAN, 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."
How quickly can I start running security tests after deploying Cymulate?
Most organizations can begin running security tests within minutes of deploying Cymulate, thanks to its agentless architecture and straightforward setup process.
What technical requirements are needed to use Cymulate?
Cymulate requires minimal technical prerequisites. The customer is responsible for providing necessary equipment, infrastructure, and third-party software as outlined in Cymulate’s pre-requisites, but no dedicated servers or hardware are needed for agentless deployment.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate have?
Cymulate holds several internationally recognized certifications, including SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and CSA STAR Level 1. These certifications attest to Cymulate's robust security, privacy, and cloud compliance practices. Learn more.
How does Cymulate protect customer data?
Cymulate is hosted in secure AWS data centers, employs strong physical security, encrypts data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), and offers multiple data locality choices. The platform follows a strict Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and conducts regular third-party penetration tests.
Is Cymulate GDPR compliant?
Yes, Cymulate is GDPR compliant and incorporates data protection by design. The company has a dedicated privacy and security team, including a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
How does Cymulate ensure application security?
Cymulate is developed using a secure SDLC, with secure code training, continuous vulnerability scanning, software composition analysis, and annual third-party penetration tests to ensure application security.
What HR security measures does Cymulate have in place?
All Cymulate employees receive ongoing security awareness training, are subject to phishing campaign tests, and must adhere to comprehensive security policies to maintain a strong security culture.
Competition & Comparison
How does Cymulate compare to traditional penetration testing?
Unlike traditional penetration testing, which is typically performed once a year, Cymulate provides continuous, unlimited security testing for roughly the same cost. This enables organizations to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in real time, rather than being exposed for long periods between tests.
How does Cymulate differ from other BAS platforms?
Cymulate stands out by offering a unified platform that integrates breach and attack simulation, continuous automated red teaming, and exposure prioritization. It features an extensive, daily-updated threat library, AI-powered insights, and ease of use praised by customers. For more, see the Why Cymulate page.
Who are Cymulate's main competitors?
Cymulate's main competitors include AttackIQ, Mandiant Security Validation, Pentera, Picus Security, SafeBreach, and Scythe. Each competitor has different strengths, but Cymulate is recognized for its innovation, comprehensive coverage, and ease of use. See detailed comparisons.
Why should SMBs choose Cymulate over other solutions?
SMBs should consider Cymulate for its cost-effectiveness, continuous validation, ease of use, actionable insights, and proven results in reducing risk and improving efficiency. The platform is specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by SMBs, such as limited budgets and resources.
What industry recognition has Cymulate received?
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. For more, see the Awards page and press release.
Company Information & Resources
Where can I find Cymulate's newsroom and press releases?
You can access the latest company announcements, press releases, and media coverage in leading publications in Cymulate's newsroom.
Where can I find Cymulate's customer success stories?
Cymulate's customer success stories and case studies are available on the Customers page, where you can filter by industry and use case.
Who are Cymulate's investors?
Cymulate is backed by prominent investors including One Peak, Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), Vertex Ventures Israel, Dell Technologies Capital, Vertex Growth, and Viola Ventures.
Where can I find Cymulate's awards and industry recognition?
You can view Cymulate's industry recognitions and awards on the Awards page.
How can I contact Cymulate for more information?
You can contact Cymulate through the Contact Us page for sales inquiries, technical support, partnerships, or general questions.
