Frequently Asked Questions

About Cymulate & Leadership

What is Cymulate and what does the platform do?

Cymulate is an AI-powered cyber defense engineering platform that enables organizations to continuously assess, test, and improve their cybersecurity resilience before an attack occurs. The platform automates the attacker's perspective to help organizations understand their threat exposure, validate security controls, and prioritize mitigation activities. Cymulate operates on a continuous loop of prove → prioritize → improve → re-prove, ensuring security measures are always up-to-date and effective. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

Who are the new sales leadership team members for EMEA and APAC at Cymulate?

As of October 2023, Mikko Jarvinen was appointed Vice President of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Ben Fitzpatrick was appointed Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific (APAC). Jarvinen brings over 25 years of experience, including leadership roles at WithSecure, F-Secure, Trustwave, and McAfee. Fitzpatrick has more than 20 years of security industry experience, with prior roles at NCC Group, Claroty, Mandiant, FireEye, and McAfee. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

Who are the members of Cymulate's executive leadership team?

Cymulate's leadership team includes: Eyal Wachsman (Co-Founder & CEO), Avihai Ben-Yossef (Co-Founder & CTO), Matt Handler (President & CRO), Eynat Grunewald (General Counsel), Roei Khermosh (CFO), Katia Levitin (Chief of Staff), and Yiftah Yoffe (CHRO). Each brings extensive experience in cybersecurity, technology, finance, legal, and HR. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features and capabilities of Cymulate?

Cymulate offers continuous threat validation, exposure validation, AI-powered context mapping, a comprehensive threat library, a cyber defense engineering control plane, automated mitigation, Detection Studio, and Threat Studio. These features enable organizations to automate testing, validate controls, prioritize remediation, and improve operational efficiency. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

What integrations does Cymulate support?

Cymulate supports over 50 integrations across SIEM (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale), EDR and anti-malware (e.g., BlackBerry Cylance OPTICS, Carbon Black EDR), cloud security (e.g., AWS GuardDuty, Check Point CloudGuard), web gateways (e.g., Cisco Umbrella), network security (e.g., Akamai Guardicore), vulnerability management (e.g., Rapid7 InsightVM), SOAR, and Active Directory. For a full list, visit the technology alliances and integrations page. Note: Some integrations may require additional configuration or licensing.

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 demonstrate compliance with security, privacy, and cloud service standards. For more details, visit the security overview page. Note: Certification scope and applicability may vary by region or product module.

Where can I find technical documentation and resources for Cymulate?

Technical documentation, data sheets, and guides are available at the Cymulate Resource Hub. This includes product whitepapers, case studies, and guides such as the Threat Studio Data Sheet and Detection Engineering Automation Guide. Note: Some resources may require registration or customer access.

Pricing & Plans

What is Cymulate's pricing model?

Cymulate uses a subscription-based pricing model tailored to each organization's needs. Pricing depends on the package selected, the number of assets covered, and the scenarios and features chosen. For a detailed quote, schedule a demo via the Cymulate demo page. Note: Exact pricing is not published and may vary by region and requirements.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Cymulate?

Cymulate is designed for CISOs, VP Security, SecOps Directors, SOC Leaders, Detection Engineers, Blue Team Leads, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management Teams. It is suitable for organizations of all sizes and industries, including critical infrastructure, finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Note: Best fit for organizations seeking proactive, continuous security validation; teams needing only point-in-time testing may want to consider alternatives.

What business impact can customers expect from Cymulate?

Customers report an average 30% increase in threat prevention, 50%-90% improvement in detection, 52% reduction in critical exposures, 60% boost in operational efficiency, and 40X faster threat validation. For example, Hertz Israel achieved an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months (case study). Note: Results may vary by organization and implementation scope.

What common pain points does Cymulate address?

Cymulate addresses the risk-to-fix gap, uncertainty about real-world readiness, slow manual validation cycles, too many findings with insufficient prioritization, siloed tools and teams, lack of actionable remediation, security drift, and difficulty proving improvement to leadership. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.

Are there real-world case studies showing Cymulate's impact?

Yes. For example, Hertz Israel reduced cyber risk by 81% in four months; LV= used Cymulate for near real-time data to validate strategic decisions; a retail organization became 12x faster at assessing controls; Banco PAN prioritized vulnerabilities; and Saffron Building Society proved compliance with actionable remediation. See more at Cymulate customer case studies. Note: Outcomes depend on organization size, industry, and implementation.

Implementation & Support

How long does it take to implement Cymulate and how easy is it to start?

Cymulate is designed for rapid deployment, often requiring only a few clicks to start running simulations. Its agentless mode means no additional hardware or complex configuration is needed. Customers report that the platform is easy to implement and use, with support available via email, chat, webinars, and e-books. Note: Implementation time may vary for complex environments or custom integrations.

What feedback have customers given about Cymulate's ease of use?

Customers consistently highlight Cymulate's intuitive design and ease of deployment. 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." Other users note its value in communicating risks to management and providing actionable insights. Note: User experience may vary by organization and technical expertise.

Competition & Comparison

How does Cymulate compare to AttackIQ?

Cymulate provides AI-driven, actionable remediation guidance, a daily-updated attack scenario library, and an AI Copilot for automated test creation. It offers faster and simpler deployment compared to AttackIQ. AttackIQ focuses on security validation but may require more manual setup. Choose Cymulate for rapid deployment and automated remediation; choose AttackIQ if you need a different approach to scenario customization. Note: Cymulate may not be the best fit for organizations seeking only point-in-time validation. Read more

How does Cymulate compare to Mandiant Security Validation?

Cymulate offers continuous innovation, AI-powered automation, and expanded exposure management capabilities. Mandiant Security Validation has seen less innovation in recent years but is recognized for its incident response expertise. Choose Cymulate for automation and continuous validation; choose Mandiant if you require deep incident response integration. Note: Cymulate may not be ideal for organizations focused solely on incident response. Read more

How does Cymulate compare to Pentera?

Cymulate provides deeper assessment and defense strengthening, full-kill chain coverage (including cloud control validation), and actionable remediation guidance. Pentera focuses on attack path validation. Choose Cymulate for comprehensive exposure validation; choose Pentera if you need attack path-centric validation. Note: Cymulate may not be the best fit for organizations seeking only attack path validation. Read more

How does Cymulate compare to Picus Security?

Cymulate offers full-kill chain coverage, a broader threat library, and cloud control validation. Picus Security focuses on breach and attack simulation (BAS) with on-prem options. Choose Cymulate for comprehensive exposure validation; choose Picus if you need on-prem BAS. Note: Cymulate may not be ideal for organizations requiring only on-prem BAS. Read more

How does Cymulate compare to SafeBreach?

Cymulate provides a larger attack library, full Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) solution, and advanced automation. SafeBreach focuses on breach and attack simulation. Choose Cymulate for CTEM and automation; choose SafeBreach for BAS-centric needs. Note: Cymulate may not be the best fit for organizations seeking only BAS. Read more

How does Cymulate compare to SCYTHE?

Cymulate offers a unified exposure validation platform, scalable red team activities, and comprehensive reporting with MITRE ATT&CK Heatmap visualization. SCYTHE focuses on automated red teaming. Choose Cymulate for unified exposure validation and reporting; choose SCYTHE for specialized red teaming. Note: Cymulate may not be ideal for organizations focused solely on red teaming. Read more

Company Information & Contact

Where are Cymulate's global offices located and how can I contact them?

Cymulate has offices in the United States (Dallas, TX), United Kingdom (London), Israel (Holon), India (Pune), Singapore, Chartwell (South Africa), and LATAM. Contact details include: US: +1 214 206 8544; Israel: +972 (3) 310-6506; LATAM: [email protected]; India: [email protected]. See the contact page for full details. Note: Regional support availability may vary.

Where can I find the latest Cymulate news, press releases, and media coverage?

The Cymulate newsroom provides up-to-date company announcements, press releases, and media coverage. Visit the newsroom for the latest updates. Note: Some news items may be region-specific or require registration for full access.

How can I join Cymulate's team and explore career opportunities?

Explore open positions and career opportunities at the Cymulate careers page. Note: Availability of roles may vary by region and business needs.

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Cymulate Expands Sales Leadership Team to Drive Growth in EMEA & APAC Global Markets

October 24, 2023

NEW YORK, and TEL AVIV – October 24, 2023 – Cymulate, the leader in exposure management and security validation, today announced the expansion of its sales leadership team with the appointment of industry veterans Mikko Jarvinen as Vice President of Sales, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Ben Fitzpatrick as Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific (APAC). In their respective roles, Jarvinen and Fitzpatrick will be responsible for driving strategic growth sales and overseeing teams in their prospective regions.    

 

“As Cymulate continues to bolster its profile globally, we are pleased to have experienced leaders like Mikko and Ben join our team,” said Eyal Wachsman, CEO and Co-founder of Cymulate. “They bring a tremendous level of expertise to their roles and will undoubtedly help Cymulate further accelerate our growth within the APAC and EMEA markets. We look forward to this next step in our company’s future and to the contributions they both will undoubtedly make.”  

 

Mikko Jarvinen joins Cymulate after serving as Vice President of Global Sales for WithSecure, where he led efforts to grow, scale, and expand the company’s Managed Security services on a global level. His past experience includes executive leadership positions with F-Secure Corporation, Trustwave, and McAfee. Jarvinen brings over 25 years of experience in sales, scaling businesses, and building and leading winning teams. He is also the Co-founder and Partner of Alchemy Associates, which seeks to help early-stage start-ups further in their journey.   

 

“I’ve watched from afar as Cymulate grew to become the leader in proactive cybersecurity,” said Jarvinen. “I’m eager to join the team of innovators and continue to drive the market for exposure management. It’s all about guiding our customers to understand their exposure to cyber threats, and with that drive and prioritize mitigation activities in their environment.”   

 

Ben Fitzpatrick joins Cymulate with more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, he specializes in sales leadership, revenue strategy creation and building high performing effective teams. In his most recent role, Ben served as the SVP of Sales at NCC Group in the security services space. His past experience includes executive leadership roles within Claroty, Mandiant, FireEye and McAfee. 

He is also a Co-founder and Managing Partner of Marketology Consultancy, where he has helped early-stage tech companies with their marketing and sales GTM.    

 

“As an industry, we need to move away from the traditional approach of point-in-time scans and manual security testing and embrace a more holistic approach, which includes exposure management, security validation, and automation,” Fitzpatrick said.  “This new approach helps security teams across the globe effectively measure and track the strength of their security posture continually, as well as identify ways they can proactively improve it. After working in this industry for over two decades, I feel Cymulate is uniquely positioned to address this problem for both its customers and partners alike.”  

 

 

About Cymulate   

Cymulate, the leader in exposure management and security validation, provides a modular platform for continuously assessing, testing, and improving cybersecurity resilience — before an attack occurs. More than 500 customers worldwide rely on the Cymulate platform to drive their threat exposure management programs from scoping through discovery, prioritization, validation, and mobilization. The Cymulate platform automates the attacker’s perspective to help organizations of all sizes understand threat exposure, how controls and processes respond to threats, and the improvements they can make to mitigate exposure risk. For more information, visit www.cymulate.com.  

  

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