Frequently Asked Questions
Frost Radar™ Report & Analyst Recognition
What is the Frost Radar™: Global Breach and Attack Simulation Market, 2020 report?
The Frost Radar™: Global Breach and Attack Simulation Market, 2020 is an in-depth analyst report by Frost & Sullivan that evaluates the global Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) market, including market size, forecast, growth environment, and the impact of strategic imperatives. It also ranks key vendors based on innovation and growth. Read more.
How did Cymulate rank in the 2020 Frost Radar™ report?
Cymulate was positioned #1 in innovation and #2 in growth in the 2020 Frost Radar™ for the Global Breach and Attack Simulation Market, reflecting its leadership in product development and market expansion. Source.
Where can I download the full Frost Radar™ report?
You can download the full Frost Radar™: Global Breach and Attack Simulation Market, 2020 report directly from Cymulate's website. Download the report here.
What is the purpose of the Frost Radar™ for Automated Security Validation (ASV)?
The Frost Radar™ for ASV is a benchmarking report from Frost & Sullivan that provides an objective, analyst-led evaluation of companies in the Automated Security Validation space, highlighting those best positioned for future growth and innovation. Learn more.
How can I read the full Frost & Sullivan report on Automated Security Validation?
You can access the full Frost & Sullivan report, "Frost Radar: Automated Security Validation, 2024," from Cymulate's report download page. Download here.
Features & Capabilities
What features does Cymulate offer?
Cymulate provides a unified platform that includes Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART), Exposure Analytics, Attack Path Discovery, Automated Mitigation, and Cloud Validation. The platform also offers AI-powered optimization, actionable insights, and an extensive threat simulation library with daily updates. Learn more.
Does Cymulate support integrations with other security tools?
Yes, Cymulate integrates with a wide range of security technologies, including Akamai Guardicore, AWS GuardDuty, BlackBerry Cylance OPTICS, Carbon Black EDR, Check Point CloudGuard, CrowdStrike Falcon, Cybereason, and more. For a full list, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page.
What are the key benefits of using Cymulate?
Key benefits include measurable outcomes such as a 52% reduction in critical exposures, 60% increase in team efficiency, 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months, 30% improvement in threat prevention, and 40X faster threat validation. See more metrics.
How does Cymulate help with reporting and communication?
Cymulate offers automated, customizable reporting that saves teams an average of 40 hours per quarter. Reports are visual and easy to understand for non-expert stakeholders, helping track security improvements and communicate risk effectively. See customer stories.
What is the 'Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report 2025'?
The 'Threat Exposure Validation Impact Report 2025' is a research report offered by Cymulate, providing insights from 500 CISOs and security leaders on the role of exposure validation. Access the report.
What can be learned from the '2024 State of Exposure Management & Security Validation' report?
This report provides insights into current trends, gaps, and control effectiveness in exposure management and security validation. Read the full report.
What features were highlighted by a user from Information Technology and Services?
A user highlighted Cymulate's exposure management with a user-friendly dashboard, extensive threat simulation, updated malware IOCs, customizable reports, and user notifications. Source.
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 chosen package, number of assets, and scenarios selected for simulation. For a personalized quote, schedule a demo.
Competition & Comparison
How does Cymulate compare to AttackIQ?
Cymulate offers an industry-leading threat scenario library and AI-powered capabilities for streamlined workflows and accelerated security posture improvement. AttackIQ focuses on automated security validation but lacks Cymulate's innovation, threat coverage, and ease of use. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Mandiant Security Validation?
Mandiant is one of the original BAS platforms but has seen little innovation in recent years. Cymulate continually innovates with AI and automation, expanding into exposure management as a grid leader. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Pentera?
Pentera is useful for attack path validation but lacks the depth Cymulate provides for fully assessing and strengthening defenses. Cymulate optimizes defense, scales offensive testing, and increases exposure awareness. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Picus Security?
Picus may suit organizations seeking a BAS vendor with an on-prem option. Cymulate offers a more complete exposure validation platform covering the full kill chain and cloud control validation. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to SafeBreach?
Cymulate outpaces SafeBreach with unmatched innovation, precision, and automation. It features the industry’s largest attack library, a full CTEM solution, and comprehensive exposure validation. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to Scythe?
Scythe is suitable for advanced red teams building custom attack campaigns. Cymulate provides a more comprehensive exposure validation platform with actionable remediation and automated mitigation. Read more.
How does Cymulate compare to NetSPI?
NetSPI excels in penetration testing as a service (PTaaS). Cymulate is designed for continuous, independent assessment and strengthening of defenses, recognized as a leader in exposure validation by Gartner and G2. Read more.
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, retail, healthcare, media, and transportation. Organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprises, can benefit. Learn more.
What business impact can customers expect from using Cymulate?
Customers can expect a 30% improvement in threat prevention, 52% reduction in critical exposures, 60% increase in operational efficiency, 85% improvement in threat detection accuracy, and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. See more.
What core problems does Cymulate solve?
Cymulate addresses overwhelming threat volumes, lack of visibility, unclear prioritization, operational inefficiencies, fragmented tools, cloud complexity, and communication barriers for CISOs. It provides continuous threat validation, actionable insights, and unified reporting. Learn more.
How does Cymulate help with reporting to leadership?
Cymulate simplifies and automates reporting, allowing CISOs to present visual, easy-to-understand data to leadership. This has resulted in up to a 75% reduction in reporting time for some organizations. See case study.
How does Cymulate help organizations baseline risk and monitor security drift?
Cymulate provides visibility into security controls, enabling organizations to establish a risk baseline and receive alerts if the risk score increases, helping address security drift immediately. See Hertz Israel case.
How does Cymulate help with emerging threats?
Cymulate provides curated lists of Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) for new threats, which can be distributed to EDR and web gateways to ensure protection against the latest attacks. See RBI case.
How does Cymulate's reporting benefit organizations like Nemours?
Nemours' CISO reported that Cymulate's automated reporting delivers immediate post-assessment reports, helping teams quickly identify and address security gaps without manual effort. Read the case study.
Implementation & Ease of Use
How long does it take to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for rapid implementation. Customers report that deployment is fast and straightforward, with the ability to start running simulations almost immediately. See testimonials.
How easy is Cymulate to use?
Cymulate is praised for its intuitive, user-friendly interface and minimal resource requirements. Customers highlight the ease of use, quick onboarding, and accessible support. Read customer quotes.
Security & Compliance
What security and compliance certifications does Cymulate have?
Cymulate holds SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and CSA STAR Level 1 certifications, demonstrating robust security and compliance practices. See details.
How can I report a security issue to Cymulate?
You can report security issues to Cymulate's support team by emailing [email protected]. More info.
Company Information & Trust
When was Cymulate founded?
Cymulate was founded in 2016 and has since grown to serve over 1,000 customers in 50 countries. About us.
What is Cymulate's mission and vision?
Cymulate's mission is to revolutionize cybersecurity by enabling organizations to proactively manage their security posture and improve resilience against threats. The company fosters a collaborative environment focused on measurable security improvements. Learn more.
