Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Details & Access
What is the focus of the "Security Validation: Your Security Program Needs QA & Regression Testing" webinar?
This webinar explores how exposure management and continuous security validation can evolve your security operations. It covers the importance of testing controls, correlating vulnerabilities with active threats, and benchmarking cyber resilience to strengthen your overall security posture.
Who are the panelists for this webinar?
The webinar features Nir Loya, VP of Product at Cymulate, as a panelist.
When was the "Security Validation: Your Security Program Needs QA & Regression Testing" webinar held?
The webinar was held on April 17, 2024.
In what language is the webinar presented?
The webinar is presented in English.
How can I access Cymulate's webinars?
You can access on-demand and live webinars, including presentations, discussions, and roundtables, by visiting Cymulate's webinars page.
Does Cymulate host or attend events in addition to webinars?
Yes, Cymulate hosts and attends live events and offers thought-provoking webinars. You can find the schedule on the Events & Webinars page.
Where can I find on-demand and live webinars from Cymulate?
You can find on-demand and live webinars from Cymulate on our webinars page.
Does Cymulate offer webinars on cybersecurity and exposure management?
Yes, Cymulate offers on-demand and live presentations, discussions, and roundtables on cybersecurity and exposure management. Explore the offerings at our webinars page.
How can I find out about Cymulate's upcoming events and webinars?
You can meet Cymulate at live events and sign up for webinars by visiting the Events & Webinars page.
Does Cymulate provide webinars on endpoint security validation and other topics?
Yes, Cymulate provides on-demand and live webinars covering endpoint security validation and other cybersecurity topics. Access them in the webinars section.
How can I meet with the Cymulate team or attend your webinars?
You can find Cymulate's schedule of live events and sign up for webinars on the Events & Webinars page.
Does Cymulate provide webinars on cybersecurity topics?
Yes, Cymulate offers on-demand and live presentations, discussions, and roundtables on a variety of cybersecurity topics. Access these resources on the Webinars page.
Features & Capabilities
What features does Cymulate offer for security validation?
Cymulate offers continuous threat validation, breach and attack simulation (BAS), continuous automated red teaming (CART), exposure analytics, and automated mitigation. The platform provides 24/7 attack simulations, AI-powered optimization, and complete kill chain coverage to validate security controls and response capabilities.
How does Cymulate help benchmark and improve cyber resilience?
Cymulate benchmarks cyber resilience by running automated assessments, correlating vulnerabilities with active threats, and providing quantifiable metrics. Customers report measurable outcomes such as a 52% reduction in critical exposures and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. See case study.
What security controls and policies can be tested using Cymulate's network security validation assessments?
Cymulate's network security validation assessments enable testing of web gateways, firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, network segmentation, lateral movement, and data loss prevention controls. Learn more.
What are Cymulate's integration capabilities?
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, Crowdstrike Falcon LogScale, and Cybereason. For a complete list, visit the Partnerships and Integrations page.
How does Cymulate use AI in its platform?
Cymulate leverages AI and machine learning to deliver actionable insights, prioritize remediation efforts, and automate SIEM rule mapping. This helps organizations focus on high-risk vulnerabilities and stay ahead of emerging threats.
What is the primary purpose of Cymulate's platform?
The primary purpose of Cymulate's platform is to harden defenses and optimize security controls by proactively validating controls, threats, and response capabilities. This enables organizations to focus on exploitable exposures and strengthen their overall security posture. Learn more.
How does Cymulate automate security validation compared to manual testing?
Automated security validation with Cymulate allows organizations to test 230 times more threats compared to manual security testing methods, providing broader coverage and faster results. See report.
What are the most common security validation methods used by organizations?
The most common security validation methods are automated security control validation (79%), automated penetration testing (39%), manual penetration testing (38%), vulnerability scanning (33%), and red teaming (23%). Source.
What positive changes have organizations observed after implementing automated security control validation?
67% of respondents who use automated security control validation report significant positive changes in their security metrics, such as a decrease in breaches or associated costs. Source.
Implementation & Ease of Use
How easy is it to implement Cymulate?
Cymulate is designed for rapid and simple implementation. Customers report that deployment is fast and straightforward, with the ability to start running simulations almost immediately. The platform supports agentless mode and requires minimal resources. See more.
What feedback have customers given about Cymulate's ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Cymulate for its intuitive and user-friendly interface. Testimonials highlight the platform's ease of use, quick deployment, and excellent support. 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." See more testimonials.
What support resources are available for new Cymulate users?
Cymulate provides comprehensive support, including email and chat support, educational resources such as webinars, e-books, and a knowledge base to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
How long does it take to implement Cymulate?
Implementation is typically very fast. Customers have reported being able to integrate Cymulate quickly and easily with their existing technologies, often starting simulations almost immediately after deployment.
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 media, transportation, financial services, retail, and healthcare. Organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprises with over 10,000 employees, can benefit from the platform. Learn more.
What business impact can customers expect from using Cymulate?
Customers can expect a 30% improvement in threat prevention, a 52% reduction in critical exposures, a 60% increase in operational efficiency, and an 81% reduction in cyber risk within four months. Customers also report saving an average of 60 hours when testing new threats. See more.
What core problems does Cymulate solve for security teams?
Cymulate addresses overwhelming threat volumes, lack of visibility, unclear prioritization, operational inefficiencies, fragmented tools, cloud complexity, and communication barriers. The platform provides continuous threat validation, actionable insights, and unified exposure management to solve these challenges.
How does Cymulate address the needs of different security personas?
Cymulate tailors its solutions for CISOs (providing validated exposure scoring and metrics), SecOps teams (automating processes and integrating BAS, CART, and analytics), red teams (offensive testing and attack simulation), and vulnerability management teams (prioritizing exposures based on exploitability and impact). Learn more.
What specific requirements did a financial services organization have for security validation?
A financial services organization required cost-efficient, automated security validation across multiple entities, out-of-the-box assessments based on best practices, continuous control validation, risk quantification, and benchmarking metrics to improve resilience. Read the case study.
What challenges did a sustainable energy company face with manual penetration testing?
The company struggled with continuous testing for compliance and lacked visibility of global security controls due to the labor-intensive nature of manual penetration tests. Cymulate enabled them to scale penetration testing and automate security validation efficiently. Read the case study.
Security, Compliance & Trust
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 robust security and compliance practices. Learn more.
How does Cymulate ensure data security and privacy?
Cymulate hosts services in secure AWS data centers, uses encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256), and follows a strict Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The company also complies with GDPR and employs a dedicated privacy and security team, including a DPO and CISO. Learn more.
Is Cymulate compliant with GDPR?
Yes, Cymulate is compliant with GDPR and incorporates data protection by design, supported by a dedicated privacy and security team.
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 detailed quote, schedule a demo with Cymulate's team.
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.
Company Information & Vision
When was Cymulate founded?
Cymulate was established in 2016.
What is Cymulate's mission and vision?
Cymulate's mission is to revolutionize how companies approach cybersecurity by fostering a proactive stance against threats. The company empowers organizations to manage their security posture effectively and improve resilience against threats. Learn more.
How large is Cymulate's customer base and global reach?
Cymulate serves over 1,000 customers in 50 countries and has a presence in 8 global locations. Learn more.
