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Executive Summary
Updated on Mar 6, 2024

We compared Cymulate and Pentera based on our user's reviews in several parameters.

Users found Cymulate to excel in threat simulation, comprehensive testing, and integration with existing systems. The platform's user-friendly interface and detailed reporting were highly praised. On the other hand, Pentera stood out for its comprehensive security testing, ease of use, and efficient vulnerability tracking. Users appreciated the extensive range of security tests and intuitive design. Both products received positive feedback on customer service. Cymulate users highlighted the need for a smoother onboarding process and enhanced reporting options, while Pentera users suggested improving the user interface and system reliability.

Features: Cymulate's valuable features include effective threat simulation, comprehensive testing capabilities, and seamless integration. Users appreciate accurate vulnerability identification and user-friendly interface. Pentera offers comprehensive security testing, ease of use, efficient vulnerability tracking, and reporting. It ensures thorough coverage and simplifies the testing process.

Pricing and ROI: The setup cost for Cymulate's product has been discussed in user feedback, highlighting their experience with pricing and licensing. On the other hand, customer feedback on Pentera's product focuses on the cost, initial investment, and license agreement., In terms of ROI, Cymulate has shown positive returns based on user feedback, with satisfaction and benefits expressed. Similarly, Pentera has also demonstrated positive ROI, with users expressing satisfaction and benefit from their experience with the product.

Room for Improvement: Cymulate could benefit from enhancements in onboarding, user interface intuitiveness, integration with other security tools, customizable reporting options, and flexibility in managing test scenarios. Pentera needs to improve its user interface, stability, system reliability, performance efficiency, customer support, and documentation.

Deployment and customer support: Based on user feedback, the duration to establish a new tech solution varies greatly for Cymulate. Some users spent several months on deployment, while others only required a week. In contrast, for Pentera, users mentioned spending three months on deployment and another week on setup, although some only needed a week for both., Cymulate's customer service is highly regarded, with users expressing satisfaction with the helpfulness and responsiveness of the team. Pentera also receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating their helpful and responsive assistance.

The summary above is based on 3 interviews we conducted recently with Cymulate and Pentera users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.

To learn more, read our detailed Cymulate vs. Pentera Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature for us is the zero-day.""The reporting capabilities are very good."

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"The product is easy to use.""The vulnerability scanner, exploit achievements, and remediation actions are all great.""The most valuable feature of Pentera is that you can do continuous vulnerability assessment, which is automated.""Maybe there are some remediation steps on the website, we can mask sensitive information on the website better."

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Cons
"The reporting process requires significant improvement as it often takes longer than expected and the quality is lacking.""The product must provide consultancy for initial setup."

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"The price could be improved.""Pentera's general dashboards could be improved and made more specific in terms of vulnerabilities that I'm discovering.""Maybe scalability. I know that the Pentera right now is high level in order to scan big deals over 500 IPs and not less, and not less. That can be more granular. This will be useful.""The vulnerability scanner, exploit achievements, and remediation actions are all great."

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  • "The product is affordable."
  • "Cymulate's services are expensive."
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  • "We have to pay a yearly licensing cost for Pentera."
  • "It's not that expensive, but it could be more cost-effective."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature for us is the zero-day.
    Top Answer:Cymulate's services are expensive for CE EU region . In some cases, it may be more cost-effective to hire a local competitor or ethical hacker for a year to perform frequent testing rather than… more »
    Top Answer:The management at Cymulate is inconsistent and unreliable, particularly in the sales process. Changes happen abruptly, with sudden shifts in personnel and strategy. The turnover rate for key… more »
    Top Answer:The solution is used for test simulation. It simulates tests on all our servers to know the vulnerabilities in them.
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    Overview

    For companies that want to manage their security posture against the evolving threat landscape: Cymulate SaaS-based Extended Security Posture Management (XSPM) deploys within an hour, enabling security professionals to continuously challenge, validate and optimize their cyber-security posture end-to-end across the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

    The platform provides out-of-the-box, expert and threat intelligence-led risk assessments that are simple to deploy and use for all maturity levels, and constantly updated. It also provides an open framework to create and automate red and purple teaming by generating penetration scenarious and advanced attack campaigns tailored to their unique environments and security politices. Cymulate allowes professionals to manage, know and control their dynamic environment. 

    Pentera is the category leader for Automated Security Validation, allowing every organization to evaluate its security readiness, to know its real security risk at any given moment. Test all cybersecurity layers across the attack surface – inside and out – by safely emulating attacks & prioritize patching with a risk-based remediation roadmap.

    Thousands of security professionals and service providers around the world use Pentera to guide remediation and close security gaps before they are exploited. For more info visit: pentera.io

    Sample Customers
    Euronext, YMCA, Telit, Nemours 
    Blackstone Group Caterpillar Apria Healthcare Taylor Vinters Sandler Capital Management Drawbridge BNP Paribas British Red Cross
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Comms Service Provider5%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cymulate vs. Pentera
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cymulate vs. Pentera and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Cymulate is ranked 2nd in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 2 reviews while Pentera is ranked 1st in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 4 reviews. Cymulate is rated 9.0, while Pentera is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cymulate writes "An affordable solution that improves an organization’s security posture and provides excellent reporting capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Pentera writes "A stable solution that can be used to do continuous and automated vulnerability assessments". Cymulate is most compared with Picus Security, SafeBreach, XM Cyber, AttackIQ and Mandiant Advantage, whereas Pentera is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Picus Security, Horizon3.ai, Qualys VMDR and XM Cyber. See our Cymulate vs. Pentera report.

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