Frequently Asked Questions
About the 2022 State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report
What is the 2022 State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report?
The 2022 State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report is Cymulate's annual report that aggregates anonymized data from over 197 years' worth of offensive cybersecurity testing performed by Cymulate customers within their production environments. The report summarizes key insights into global cybersecurity resilience, including top threats, critical findings, attack tactics, security control efficacy, and best practices for 2023. Download the full report here.
What topics are covered in the 2022 State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report?
The report covers the most concerning threats tested by organizations worldwide, critical findings and top attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), the actual efficacy of different security controls, global cybersecurity effectiveness by industry, region, and size, and recommended best practices for 2023.
How can I download the full 2022 State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report?
You can download the full report directly from Cymulate's website: Download the Full Report.
What are the key findings from the 2022 State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report?
The report highlights the most concerning threats, critical findings, top attack tactics and techniques, the effectiveness of security controls, and provides best practices for improving cybersecurity resilience. It also includes industry, regional, and organizational size breakdowns of cybersecurity effectiveness.
Who should read the 2022 State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report?
The report is valuable for CISOs, security leaders, SecOps teams, red teams, vulnerability management professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the current state of cybersecurity effectiveness and best practices for improving organizational resilience.
How does Cymulate collect data for the State of Cybersecurity Effectiveness Report?
Cymulate aggregates anonymized testing data from its customers, who performed the equivalent of over 197 years of offensive cybersecurity testing within their production environments over one year. This data is then summarized and analyzed to produce the report.
What are the recommended cybersecurity best practices for 2023 according to the report?
The report provides recommended cybersecurity best practices for 2023 based on aggregated findings and real-world testing data. For the full list of recommendations, download the report from Cymulate's website.
Does the report include industry-specific cybersecurity insights?
Yes, the report includes global cybersecurity effectiveness data broken down by industry, region, and organization size, allowing readers to benchmark their security posture against peers.
Where can I find more resources related to cybersecurity effectiveness?
You can find additional resources, demos, and case studies on Cymulate's Resource Hub.
How does Cymulate help organizations validate their cybersecurity effectiveness?
Cymulate enables organizations to perform continuous, automated offensive security testing in their production environments, providing actionable insights into their security posture and helping them identify and remediate vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
What demos are available to see Cymulate in action?
Cymulate offers several demos, including 'From Vulnerability to Validation', 'Threat Validation Demo', and 'From Control Validation to Exposure Validation'. These demos show how Cymulate connects vulnerabilities to real attack scenarios and helps security teams validate protection against new threats. View More Resources.
How does Cymulate's platform support exposure validation?
Cymulate's platform provides automated real-world attack simulation to validate exposures, helping organizations focus on what’s actually exploitable in their environment and prioritize remediation efforts effectively.
What is Cymulate's approach to attack path discovery?
Cymulate offers automated testing for lateral movement, enabling organizations to discover potential attack paths and address privilege escalation risks within their environments. Learn more on the Attack Path Discovery page.
How does Cymulate automate mitigation of security exposures?
Cymulate integrates with security controls to push updates for immediate prevention of threats, enabling organizations to automate mitigation and validate the effectiveness of their defenses. More information is available on the Automated Mitigation page.
What is the Cymulate Exposure Management Platform?
The Cymulate Exposure Management Platform is a unified solution that enables organizations to validate exposures, prioritize remediation, discover attack paths, and automate mitigation, all through continuous, automated testing and actionable insights. Learn more here.
How can I schedule a personalized demo of Cymulate?
You can book a personalized demo of Cymulate by visiting the Book a Demo page on the Cymulate website.
What is Cymulate's recognition in the cybersecurity industry?
Cymulate has been named a Customers' Choice in the 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ and recognized as a market leader for automated security validation by Frost & Sullivan. Read more here.
What integrations does Cymulate support?
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.
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate hold?
Cymulate holds several key certifications, including SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and CSA STAR Level 1. These certifications demonstrate Cymulate's commitment to robust security and compliance standards. Learn more here.
How does Cymulate ensure data security and privacy?
Cymulate ensures data security through encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), secure AWS-hosted data centers, a tested disaster recovery plan, and compliance with GDPR. The platform also includes mandatory 2FA, RBAC, IP restrictions, and a dedicated privacy and security team. More details here.
What is Cymulate's pricing model?
Cymulate operates on a subscription-based pricing model tailored to each organization's requirements. Pricing depends on the chosen package, number of assets, and scenarios selected. For a detailed quote, schedule a demo with the Cymulate team.
Who can benefit from using Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for CISOs, security leaders, SecOps teams, red teams, vulnerability management teams, and organizations of all sizes across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, media, transportation, and manufacturing. Learn more about Cymulate's audience.
What are the main pain points Cymulate addresses?
Cymulate addresses 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. See customer stories.
How does Cymulate compare to other cybersecurity validation platforms?
Cymulate stands out with its unified platform combining Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART), and Exposure Analytics. It offers continuous 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. See comparisons.
How easy is it to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for quick and easy implementation, operating in agentless mode with no need for additional hardware or complex configurations. Customers can start running simulations almost immediately after deployment. Support is available via email, chat, and a comprehensive knowledge base. Book a demo to learn more.
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 its ease of implementation, practical dashboards, and accessible support. Read customer quotes.
What are some real-world results 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. See the Hertz Israel case study.
What is Cymulate's mission and vision?
Cymulate's mission is to transform cybersecurity practices by enabling organizations to proactively validate their defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and optimize their security posture. The vision is to create a collaborative environment for lasting improvements in cybersecurity strategies. Learn more.
Does Cymulate publish other industry reports?
Yes, Cymulate regularly publishes research and industry reports, including the Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report 2025 and the 2024 State of Exposure Management & Security Validation report. Access reports here.
How can I contact Cymulate for support or more information?
You can contact Cymulate for support or more information via their Contact Us page, or by booking a demo to speak with a Cymulate expert.
