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Description
Cymulate BAS is a real-time solution that automates multi-faceted hacker attack simulations. It provides cybersecurity teams within enterprises with a consistent approach for continuous 24/7 intrusion and attack simulations, including internal threats, lateral movement, and data exfiltration. The entire process, from prevention and detection to response, is automatically and continuously executed. BAS enables IT organizations to identify potential attack vectors and generates prioritized security recommendations and risk reports after each simulation.
Case Study
A leading wafer foundry has long prioritized cybersecurity protection and has heavily invested in various security solutions. To validate whether these security implementations achieve their claimed protective effectiveness, the company adopted the renowned BAS solution—Cymulate. During the Proof of Concept (POC) process, multiple security vulnerabilities and risks were identified. As a result, Cymulate was officially implemented for regular assessments. Based on the reports, the company required security vendors to propose improvements and risk mitigation measures.
During the POC phase, a unique challenge arose due to real-world environmental constraints. Since Cymulate operates as a cloud-based service, it was impossible to conduct real-time testing in the OT (Operational Technology) environment, which lacked internet access. This led to the need for an external LAB environment, where OT security devices were tested through simulations to verify their effectiveness.
Results & Impact
Cymulate BAS helped uncover security vulnerabilities in the customer's existing cybersecurity framework. Based on the generated reports, the company required security vendors to propose mitigation strategies and enhancements. Additionally, the effectiveness of Cymulate LAB exceeded expectations. Operating in an offline environment, it ensured that production systems were not impacted while addressing the challenge of testing OT security devices that could not connect to the internet.
Furthermore, Cymulate LAB resolved the issue of certain devices being unable to decrypt HTTPS traffic, allowing a more realistic recreation of actual OT cybersecurity scenarios. As a result, the company expanded testing to more OT devices and even expressed interest in including IT equipment in future simulations.
