Frequently Asked Questions
Frost Radar Automated Security Validation Report
What is the Frost Radar Automated Security Validation (ASV) Report 2024?
The Frost Radar Automated Security Validation (ASV) Report 2024 is an objective, analyst-led evaluation that selects the top eight vendors best positioned for future opportunities in automated security validation based on their excellence in growth, innovation, or both. The report provides a thorough, unbiased analysis of each company's performance in key growth and innovation criteria, including Cymulate. Read the press release.
How does the Frost Radar report evaluate vendors in automated security validation?
The Frost Radar report evaluates vendors based on their growth, innovation, market performance, and vision alignment. It provides an objective analysis of how each vendor meets current and future customer needs, their strategy for growth, and their ability to innovate in the automated security validation space.
Where can I download the full Frost Radar Automated Security Validation, 2024 report?
You can download the full Frost & Sullivan Frost Radar Automated Security Validation, 2024 report, which recognizes Cymulate as a Market Leader, from our reports page.
What recognition did Cymulate receive from Frost & Sullivan in 2024?
In July 2024, Frost & Sullivan named Cymulate the Market Leader for Automated Security Validation in its Frost Radar report. The recognition was based on Cymulate's robust product offerings, innovation, and strong market performance. Read the press release.
What specific aspects of Cymulate's performance did the Frost Radar report recognize?
The Frost Radar report recognized Cymulate for building robust and expansive product offerings within exposure management and cloud infrastructure, dedicating resources to researching new threats, and demonstrating record growth across customer and partner programs. Learn more.
What are the key highlights of the Frost Radar Automated Security Validation Report?
Key highlights include an objective evaluation of vendor performance, innovation drivers, future growth strategies, and customer value. The report details how Cymulate stands out in the ASV space for its innovation, customer alignment, and vision for future growth.
How does Cymulate compare to other vendors in the Frost Radar report?
The Frost Radar report provides a side-by-side comparison of the top eight vendors in automated security validation. Cymulate is highlighted for its excellence in growth, innovation, and customer value, setting it apart as a standout performer in the ASV space. See the full analysis.
What is the purpose of the Frost Radar for Automated Security Validation?
The Frost Radar for Automated Security Validation is a benchmarking report from Frost & Sullivan that delivers an objective, analyst-led evaluation of companies in the ASV space. It identifies vendors best positioned for future opportunities based on their demonstrated excellence in growth and innovation. Learn more.
How can I access other industry reports published by Cymulate?
Cymulate regularly publishes industry reports, including the Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report 2025 and the 2024 State of Exposure Management & Security Validation report. You can access these reports on the Cymulate Resources page.
What can I learn from the Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report 2025?
The Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report 2025 provides insights on the state of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), automation and AI, cloud exposure validation, and the optimization of threat prevention and detection. Download the full report.
How does automated security validation compare to manual testing methods?
Automated security validation provides significantly greater threat coverage than manual testing. According to Cymulate's report, 230 times more threats can be tested with automated security validation compared to manual security testing methods. See the data.
What impact has automated security control validation had on security metrics?
According to Cymulate's Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report, 67% of respondents who use automated security control validation observed significant positive changes in their security metrics, such as a decrease in breaches or associated costs. Read the report.
How does Cymulate help organizations meet new regulations and auditing standards?
Cymulate's automated security validation platform enables continuous security assessments, which are increasingly required by new regulations and auditing standards. This helps organizations demonstrate compliance and maintain a strong security posture.
What value does Cymulate deliver to customers according to the Frost Radar report?
The Frost Radar report highlights Cymulate's innovative solutions that meet current and future customer needs, enhance security posture, and provide actionable insights for security leaders. Cymulate's focus on customer alignment and continuous innovation is a key differentiator.
How does Cymulate's focus on innovation drive its product development?
Cymulate's focus on innovation is driven by trends and customer alignment, which guide its product development. The company continuously updates its platform with new features, such as AI-powered SIEM rule mapping and advanced exposure prioritization, to address emerging threats and customer needs.
How does Cymulate support data-driven decision making for security leaders?
Cymulate provides insights and analytics into a company's security posture, enabling security leaders to make data-based decisions about security investments and strategies. The platform's continuous validation and reporting features support evidence-based prioritization and risk management.
What is the business impact of using Cymulate's automated security validation?
Customers using Cymulate report an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months, a 60% increase in operational efficiency, and a 52% reduction in critical exposures. The platform also enables faster threat validation (40X faster than manual methods) and improved threat prevention. See customer stories.
How can I get a personalized demo of Cymulate?
You can book a personalized demo of Cymulate to see the platform in action by visiting our demo page.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key features of Cymulate's automated security validation platform?
Cymulate's platform offers continuous threat validation, attack path discovery, automated mitigation, detection engineering acceleration, complete kill chain coverage, and an extensive threat library with daily updates. These features help organizations test and validate defenses, prioritize exposures, and improve resilience. 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, and more. See all integrations.
How easy is it to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for quick and easy implementation. It operates in agentless mode, requires no additional hardware or complex configurations, and can be deployed rapidly. Customers can start running simulations almost immediately after deployment. Book a demo.
What support resources are available for Cymulate users?
Cymulate offers comprehensive support, including email and chat support, a knowledge base with technical articles and videos, webinars, e-books, and an AI chatbot for quick answers. Contact support or visit the Resource Hub.
How does Cymulate help with MITRE ATT&CK coverage?
Cymulate provides a MITRE ATT&CK heatmap to visualize emulation coverage, allowing users to quickly identify techniques or sub-techniques that need attention. This helps teams focus on improving detection and response capabilities. Learn more.
What is AI-powered exposure validation and how does Cymulate deliver it?
Cymulate uses AI-powered exposure validation to optimize cybersecurity control by simulating real-world attacks, prioritizing exposures, and providing actionable remediation guidance. Watch the AI-Powered Exposure Validation for Complete Cybersecurity Control video for more details.
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate hold?
Cymulate holds several internationally recognized certifications, including SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and CSA STAR Level 1. These certifications ensure Cymulate's platform is secure, reliable, and compliant with global standards. See all certifications.
How does Cymulate ensure data security and privacy?
Cymulate is hosted in secure AWS data centers, uses strong encryption (TLS 1.2+ for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest), and follows a strict Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The company is GDPR compliant and has dedicated privacy and security teams, including a DPO and CISO. Learn more.
Competition & Comparison
How does Cymulate compare to AttackIQ?
AttackIQ delivers automated security validation through attack simulation 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 become outdated with little innovation in the past 5 years. Cymulate continually innovates with AI and automation, expanding into the exposure management market as a grid leader. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Pentera?
Pentera focuses on attack path validation but lacks the depth Cymulate provides to fully assess and strengthen 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.
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. For a detailed quote, schedule a demo with the Cymulate team.
Is the Cymulate subscription fee refundable?
The Cymulate subscription fee is non-refundable and must be paid regardless of actual use of the platform. For more details, contact the Cymulate sales team.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from using 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 addresses the needs of organizations of all sizes. Learn more.
What problems does Cymulate solve for security teams?
Cymulate helps security teams address overwhelming threat volumes, lack of visibility, unclear prioritization, operational inefficiencies, fragmented tools, cloud complexity, and communication barriers. The platform provides continuous threat validation, exposure prioritization, and actionable insights to improve resilience and efficiency.
How does Cymulate address the pain points of different security personas?
Cymulate tailors its solutions for CISOs (metrics and investment justification), SecOps (operational efficiency and visibility), red teams (automated offensive testing), and vulnerability management teams (risk prioritization). Each persona benefits from features and insights relevant to their role. See persona solutions.
What feedback have customers given about Cymulate's ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its user-friendly and intuitive platform. Testimonials highlight its ease of implementation, actionable insights, and accessible support. 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." Read more testimonials.
What measurable results have customers achieved with Cymulate?
Customers have reported an 81% reduction in cyber risk, a 60% increase in team efficiency, and a 52% reduction in critical exposures within four months of using Cymulate. These outcomes are supported by case studies such as Hertz Israel. Read the case study.
