Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews & Outcomes
What do customers say about Cymulate's ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its intuitive and user-friendly platform. For example, a Security Consultant shared, “It is easy to use and the platform is very easy to understand for making the team understand about the potential threats.” Raphael Ferreira, Cybersecurity Manager, stated, “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 on our reviews page.
How do customers rate Cymulate for exposure management?
Cymulate is rated #1 in Exposure Management by its customers. You can read customer feedback and see all reviews on our G2 review page.
Where can I read verified customer reviews of Cymulate?
You can read reviews from security professionals worldwide on our reviews page. For a comprehensive collection of user feedback, visit G2 and Gartner Peer Insights™.
What real-world outcomes have customers achieved with Cymulate?
Customers have reported significant improvements, including an 81% reduction in security risk score in four months, a 25% reduction in manual SecOps tasks, and a 70% reduction in vulnerabilities compared to previous penetration tests. See more outcomes and stories on our Case Studies page.
How does Cymulate help communicate cybersecurity value to stakeholders?
Cymulate enables organizations to present quantifiable data to boards and executives, showing a direct correlation between investments and risk reduction. Dan Baylis, CISO, noted, “Cymulate enables us to have data-driven conversations about cybersecurity. No more opinions. It’s just the facts.”
What feedback do customers give about Cymulate's support?
Customers highlight Cymulate's excellent support. A Chief Risk Manager described the platform as having a “User-friendly portal, excellent support and consistent updates to simulate the emerging threat effectively.”
How does Cymulate help teams prioritize and remediate risks?
Cymulate provides visibility into exploitable misconfigurations, enabling teams to prioritize remediation and take a risk-based approach. Renaldo Jack, Group Cybersecurity Head, shared, “Cymulate gives us visibility regarding what misconfigurations are exploitable so we can prioritize remediation. It allows us to take a risk-based approach.”
What do customers say about Cymulate's reporting and dashboards?
Customers appreciate Cymulate's intuitive dashboards and customizable reports. An IT Security & Risk Management Associate said, “The product shows a really intuitive and user-friendly dashboard that provides a very high functionality to run the most common risk vector to assess the security posture of our organization.”
How does Cymulate help small security teams?
Small security teams benefit from Cymulate's ability to prioritize workloads and focus on high-risk issues, boosting efficiency and resource allocation. Haran Mamankaran, Lead Cyber Defense Engineer, noted, “Cymulate helps our small security team prioritize our workload and focus on high-risk issues to boost our efficiency and ensure optimal resource allocation.”
What do customers say about Cymulate's threat simulation capabilities?
Customers value Cymulate's real-time threat simulations and immediate updates. A Penetration Tester shared, “I am particularly enamored with the immediate threats module and how quickly this gets updated. In short, if an attack is new, you can quickly assess your IT estate for how much of a risk is posed to you and implement remedial action quickly.”
How does Cymulate help communicate risks to management?
Cymulate provides clear, actionable management context rather than just lists of vulnerabilities. A Head of Cybersecurity said, “Cymulate is effective at highlighting where action is required. Rather than provide a list of ‘vulnerabilities’ Cymulate provides management context which is actionable.”
What do customers say about Cymulate's cloud validation features?
Customers report increased confidence in cloud operations due to Cymulate's cloud validation features. A Head of Information Security Operations stated, “Cymulate cloud validation features give us confidence in our operation in the cloud.”
How does Cymulate help with compliance and reporting?
Cymulate helps organizations prove compliance and track improvements over time. Adam Champion, Head of Information Security, said, “Cymulate gives us end-to-end visibility of our security posture, helps prove compliance, and saves my team a lot of time and effort.”
What do customers say about Cymulate's after-sales support?
Customers describe Cymulate's after-sales support as “first class.” A Head of Information Security Operations commented, “The platform does exactly what they say it does... it's easy to navigate and configure, suggested mitigation steps make sense and are effective, and the after sales support is first class.”
How does Cymulate help communicate cybersecurity importance to non-experts?
Cymulate is recognized for its ability to show internal stakeholders, even those without cybersecurity knowledge, why cybersecurity is important and worth investing in. Markus Flatscher, Senior Security Manager, said, “Cymulate is one of the only tools I know that can show internal stakeholders who have no knowledge of cybersecurity why cybersecurity is important and something worth investing in.”
What do customers say about Cymulate's value for red teams?
Customers find Cymulate valuable for scaling red team operations and complementing external red team exercises. Read full reviews on Gartner Peer Insights (Manufacturing Industry) and Gartner Peer Insights (Banking Industry).
How does Cymulate help with real-time threat detection?
Cymulate provides real-time insights and simulates attacks, allowing organizations to assess the latest cybersecurity threats and improve defenses. A Security Specialist noted, “Cymulate helps my company to assess the latest cyber security attacks by providing real-time insights and simulating attacks.”
How do customers use Cymulate reporting to track improvements?
Customers use Cymulate reporting to visually track security improvements over time and present data to stakeholders who are not security experts. Dan Baylis, CISO, shared, “We use the Cymulate reporting to track our improvement over time. We present this data visually to stakeholders who are not security experts in a way they can understand.”
What do customers say about Cymulate's dashboard notifications and updates?
Customers appreciate the user-friendly dashboard, extensive threat simulation, updated malware IOCs, customizable reports, and user notifications. See more feedback on our reviews page.
Features & Capabilities
What are the key features of Cymulate's platform?
Cymulate's platform offers continuous threat validation, a unified platform combining Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), Continuous Automated Red Teaming (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.
Does Cymulate integrate 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, Cisco Secure Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Wiz, SentinelOne, and more. For a complete list, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page.
How does Cymulate help with vulnerability management?
Cymulate validates exploitability and ranks exposures based on prevention and detection capabilities, business context, and threat intelligence, helping organizations focus on the most critical vulnerabilities. Learn more on the Vulnerability Management 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 industry-leading security and compliance standards. Details are available on the Security at Cymulate page.
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 2-Factor Authentication (2FA), Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC), and IP address restrictions. Learn more on the Security at Cymulate page.
How often is Cymulate updated with new features?
Cymulate updates its SaaS platform every two weeks with new features, such as AI-powered SIEM rule mapping and advanced exposure prioritization, ensuring customers always have access to the latest capabilities.
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.
How quickly can Cymulate be implemented?
Cymulate is designed for quick and easy implementation. It operates in agentless mode, requiring no additional hardware or complex configurations. Customers can start running simulations almost immediately after deployment. Support is available via email and chat, and educational resources are provided to help users get started.
What educational resources does Cymulate provide?
Cymulate offers a knowledge base with technical articles and videos, webinars on security validation best practices, e-books, and an AI chatbot for querying the knowledge base and creating AI templates. Explore resources.
What makes Cymulate different from other exposure management platforms?
Cymulate stands out with its unified platform integrating BAS, CART, and Exposure Analytics, continuous 24/7 threat validation, AI-powered optimization, complete kill chain coverage, ease of use, and proven customer outcomes such as a 52% reduction in critical exposures and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. See how Cymulate compares.
What types of organizations use Cymulate?
Cymulate serves organizations of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations with over 10,000 employees, across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, media, transportation, and manufacturing. See customer stories.
Who are the main users of Cymulate within an organization?
Cymulate is used by CISOs and security leaders, Security Operations (SecOps) teams, Red Teams, and Vulnerability Management teams. Each persona benefits from tailored features and reporting. Learn more about roles.
How does Cymulate help with fragmented security tools?
Cymulate integrates exposure data and automates validation, providing a unified view of the security posture and addressing gaps caused by disconnected tools. Learn more.
How does Cymulate address resource constraints for security teams?
Cymulate automates processes, improving efficiency and operational effectiveness, allowing security teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual tasks. Learn more.
How does Cymulate help with cloud security validation?
Cymulate secures hybrid and cloud infrastructures through automated compliance and regulatory testing, increasing visibility and improving detection and response capabilities. Learn more.
How does Cymulate support continuous threat exposure management (CTEM)?
Cymulate provides a unified view of exposure risks, enabling collaboration across teams and supporting a successful CTEM program. Learn more.
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.