Frequently Asked Questions
Ponemon Report & Security Testing Insights
What is the Ponemon Institute Report on the State of Security Testing?
The Ponemon Institute Report on the State of Security Testing is a study that summarizes insights from over 1,000 IT and IT security professionals in the US and UK. It explores current security testing methods, their limitations, the impact of continuous change on security posture, and the benefits of continuous security validation. Download the full report here.
What topics are covered in the Ponemon Report?
The Ponemon Report covers current security testing methods and their shortcomings, the impact of continuous change on organizational security posture, the effects of business-driven changes (such as those prompted by COVID-19), and the key benefits of continuous security validation.
How can I download the full Ponemon Report?
You can download the full Ponemon Report, titled "The State of Breach and Attack Simulation and the Need for Continuous Security Validation," directly from Cymulate's website. Download the report here.
What are the main findings of the Ponemon Report?
The Ponemon Report reveals that many organizations find current security testing methods insufficient, especially in the face of rapid change and evolving threats. It highlights the need for continuous security validation to improve detection and remediation of threats.
Why do organizations need continuous security validation according to the Ponemon Report?
According to the Ponemon Report, continuous security validation helps organizations keep pace with the dynamic threat landscape, address the shortcomings of traditional testing methods, and ensure their security controls are effective against emerging threats.
How has COVID-19 impacted security testing according to the Ponemon Report?
The Ponemon Report notes that business-driven changes in response to COVID-19 have made security testing more challenging, increasing the need for continuous validation to adapt to new risks and remote work environments.
What are the key benefits of continuous security validation highlighted in the Ponemon Report?
The report highlights that continuous security validation provides better detection and remediation of threats, adapts to ongoing changes in the environment, and ensures that security controls remain effective over time.
Where can I find more resources related to security validation?
You can access additional resources, including blogs, demos, and case studies, in the Cymulate Resource Hub at https://cymulate.com/resources/.
How does Cymulate help organizations address the challenges identified in the Ponemon Report?
Cymulate provides a platform for continuous security validation, enabling organizations to simulate real-world attacks, validate their defenses, and adapt to evolving threats, directly addressing the challenges highlighted in the Ponemon Report.
What is the main audience for the Ponemon Report?
The Ponemon Report is intended for IT and IT security professionals, CISOs, and decision-makers interested in improving their organization's security testing and validation practices.
How does Cymulate's approach to security validation differ from traditional methods?
Cymulate offers continuous, automated security validation rather than point-in-time assessments. This approach ensures that organizations can adapt to new threats and maintain effective security controls at all times.
What are some examples of real-world attacks Cymulate can simulate?
Cymulate can simulate a wide range of real-world attacks, including identity and privilege attacks in Active Directory and Entra ID, web application threats, lateral movement, and more. These simulations help organizations validate their defenses against current threats.
How does Cymulate connect vulnerabilities to real attack scenarios?
Cymulate links identified vulnerabilities to actual attack scenarios, allowing organizations to validate what is truly exploitable in their environment. This approach helps prioritize remediation efforts based on real risk. Learn more in our demo.
What is the value of validating WAF rules with Cymulate?
Validating WAF (Web Application Firewall) rules with Cymulate helps organizations turn validation gaps into actionable defense improvements, ensuring that web applications are protected against modern threats. Read more in our blog.
How can I see Cymulate in action?
You can book a personalized demo of Cymulate to see how the platform works and how it can help your organization improve its security posture. Book a demo here.
What case studies are available to show Cymulate's effectiveness?
Cymulate features case studies such as Banco PAN optimizing security controls, RBI validating SIEM detection, and a credit union boosting threat prevention and detection. These real-world examples demonstrate measurable improvements in security posture. See all case studies.
What is Cymulate's Exposure Management Platform?
The Cymulate Exposure Management Platform enables organizations to prove their threat resilience and improve security by continuously validating exposures, prioritizing remediation, and automating mitigation across the attack surface. Learn more.
What solutions does Cymulate offer for different security needs?
Cymulate offers solutions for threat validation, exposure management (CTEM), detection engineering, attack path discovery, and automated mitigation. These solutions help organizations address a wide range of security challenges. Explore solutions.
How does Cymulate support different security roles?
Cymulate provides tailored solutions for CISOs, SecOps/SOC teams, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management professionals, helping each role address their unique security challenges. Learn more about roles.
What is Cymulate's approach to partnerships and integrations?
Cymulate's open platform integrates with dozens of security controls and vulnerability assessment tools, enhancing your existing security ecosystem. See all integrations.
How can I contact Cymulate for more information?
You can contact Cymulate for sales inquiries, technical support, partnerships, or general questions via the Contact Us page.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key capabilities of Cymulate's platform?
Cymulate's platform offers continuous threat validation, a unified platform combining BAS, CART, and Exposure Analytics, attack path discovery, automated mitigation, AI-powered optimization, complete kill chain coverage, ease of use, and an extensive threat library with over 100,000 attack actions updated daily. Learn more.
What are the main benefits of using Cymulate?
Key benefits include up to a 52% reduction in critical exposures, a 20-point improvement in threat prevention, a 60% increase in team efficiency, 40X faster threat validation, cost savings, and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months (as reported by Hertz Israel). See the case study.
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. See the full list of integrations.
How does Cymulate automate mitigation of security exposures?
Cymulate provides methods such as "fix with a click," bulk fix, auto-fix with predefined rules, and automatic validation of mitigations to ensure exposures are addressed quickly and effectively. Learn more about automated mitigation.
How easy is Cymulate to implement and use?
Cymulate is designed for quick, agentless deployment with no need for additional hardware or complex configurations. Customers report that it is easy to implement and use, with practical insights available after just a few clicks. Book a demo.
What feedback have customers given about Cymulate's ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its intuitive interface, user-friendly dashboard, and actionable insights. 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.
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 immediate attention. Learn more.
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, demonstrating adherence to industry-leading security and privacy standards. See all certifications.
How does Cymulate ensure data security and privacy?
Cymulate uses encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), hosts data in secure AWS data centers, and follows a strict Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with regular vulnerability scanning and third-party penetration tests. Learn more about security at Cymulate.
Is Cymulate GDPR compliant?
Yes, Cymulate is GDPR compliant and incorporates data protection by design, with a dedicated privacy and security team including a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). See details.
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 a personalized quote, schedule a demo.
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, and more. See more about target audiences.
What pain points does Cymulate solve for organizations?
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 security validation platforms?
Cymulate stands out with its unified platform (BAS, CART, Exposure Analytics), continuous threat validation, AI-powered optimization, complete kill chain coverage, ease of use, and proven customer outcomes. It is recognized as a market leader by Frost & Sullivan and a Customers' Choice in Gartner Peer Insights 2025. See comparison details.
What industry reports does Cymulate publish?
Cymulate publishes major industry reports such as the Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report 2025 and the 2024 State of Exposure Management & Security Validation report, providing insights into trends, gaps, and control effectiveness. Access reports here.
How does Cymulate support post-breach recovery?
Cymulate enhances visibility and detection capabilities after a breach, enabling organizations to recover faster and strengthen their defenses against future incidents. See the Nedbank case study.
