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Picus Security is the pioneer of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) and Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV). The Picus Security Validation Platform unifies exposure assessment, security control validation, and exposure validation to help organizations continuously measure and reduce real cyber risk. By safely simulating real-world attacks across network, endpoint, and cloud, Picus quantifies security control effectiveness and provides a transparent Exposure Score, revealing the <2% of vulnerabilities still exploitable and instantly deprioritizing the rest. This validation-led approach enables teams to cut patch backlogs by 86%, reduce MTTR from 74 to 14 days, and strengthen operational resilience. Trusted globally and rated 98% willingness to recommend on Gartner Peer Insights™, Picus empowers organizations to pinpoint exploitable risks, close gaps faster, continuously validate cyber readiness, and sustain proven resilience.

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Picus Security Demo - Deep Dive into Simulation Results

Explore detailed outcomes of each simulation, including both Prevention and Detection insights. Understand threat behaviors, analyze attack actions, access remediation suggestions, and generate simulation report.

Picus Security Demo - Track and Benchmark Your Security Posture

Visualize your overall security scores across Prevention and Detection dimensions. Compare performance against industry benchmarks and drill down by threat types and attack modules.Use the Generate Report feature to create custom reports that reflect your preferred scope, timeframe, and data poin...

Picus Security Demo - Set Your Security Goals and See What Truly Matters

Choose predefined security goals or create your own using flexible filters. Instantly uncover the most critical threats aligned with your objectives, prioritized by severity and relevance. Focus your efforts where they’ll make the biggest impact.

Picus Security Demo - Mitigate, Simulate, and Improve with Confidence

Dive into prioritized threats and explore mitigation strategies at the atomic action level. Understand the relevance of each action to your goal, auto-deploy fixes, and instantly validate effectiveness using quick simulation—seeing score improvements in real time.

Picus Security Demo - Simulate Real-World Threats with an Always-Updated Library

Leverage a rich, attacker-centric threat library, updated within 24 hours of emerging threats. Customize or select attack scenarios to simulate threats relevant to your environment and testing needs.

Picus Security Demo - Validate Security with Full-Coverage Templates

Continuously assess your defenses using prebuilt templates for full-coverage posture validation. Choose from generic, industry-specific, or region-focused scenarios to automate assessments on-demand or on a schedule.

This short demo shows how to validate your defenses against credential theft, process injection, and more—based on 1M+ malware samples from the Red Report 2025.

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Sanjay K.

Senior security engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/24/2025

"Streamlines Threat Detection with Ease"

4/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

I like Picus Security's capability to validate different kinds of threats in infrastructure, identify gaps at the endpoint, and network level. It helps us pass network and endpoint tests and creates detection rules to deploy in our infrastructure, which helps identify trends in the future. I also found the installation process straightforward with a well-structured document. The agent can be installed easily as a service or a portable agent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

In terms of improvement, Picus Security could offer well-established recommendations and provide ideas for detection rules when simulations detect threats. After the simulation is complete, it would be helpful if Picus could give detailed recommendations and ideas for tools to update infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Furkan .

Siber Defans Uzmanı, Veri Koruma ve Güvenlik Operasyonları

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/17/2025

"An effective platform that provides continuous visibility in cybersecurity controls"

5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

The best aspect of Picus Security is that it keeps our security controls active with continuously updated attack simulations. The platform is very user-friendly, and we can easily analyze vulnerabilities through the dashboard. Thanks to real-time reports, our team can take quick action. Additionally, the customer support team is extremely attentive and solution-oriented. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

Simulation scripts could be deployed automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security allows us to continuously test the effectiveness of our security controls and identify vulnerabilities in advance. By simulating real attack scenarios, we measure how resilient our security infrastructure is. This way, we have both strengthened our security posture and increased our team's awareness of threats.

I need to make a statement for companies using Crowdstrike. The simulations do not fully align with the Crowdstrike methodology. Therefore, it gives quite low scores after simulations. Picus shows the risks in this regard, and they are justified in their own way, but it reports that it does not prevent the usual behavior of IT staff or system administrators. Both perspectives are valid here, so this technology can be purchased on the condition that you do not take these simulations seriously.

Note: As long as you exclude files like Picus.exe in Crowdstrike, meaning since the parent process of the simulation is Picus, Crowdstrike will not take it very seriously, and the simulations will never provide healthy outputs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Purvarajsinh V.

Security Analyst

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/30/2025

"BAS Simulation with Prevention and Mitigation - Technical Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

Picus Security is an outstanding platform for continuous security validation, providing clear visibility into which controls are active and what threats are being blocked.

Ease of Use: Very intuitive and user-friendly interface.

Ease of Implementation: Straightforward deployment with excellent documentation.

Customer Support: Responsive and knowledgeable support team, backed by strong resources.

Frequency of Use: Used regularly to validate and optimize security posture.

Number of Features: Rich feature set covering a wide range of security validation needs.

Ease of Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing security tools and infrastructure.

Overall, Picus adds tremendous value by ensuring security controls remain effective and organizations stay resilient against evolving threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

Honestly, there isn’t much to dislike. The platform delivers strong value across usability, implementation, features, and support. If anything, the pace of updates and new feature releases makes it challenging to keep up, but this is more of a positive reflection of their innovation than a drawback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security helps address the critical challenge of knowing whether security controls are actually effective against real-world threats. By continuously validating controls, it identifies what is being blocked and what is not, eliminating blind spots. This proactive visibility ensures that our security posture remains strong, reduces the risk of misconfigurations, and maximizes the value of our existing security investments. The biggest benefit is having actionable insights that allow us to strengthen defenses before attackers can exploit any gaps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ved Prakash M.

VAPT/Bas Security Eniginear

Security and Investigations

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/6/2025

"Picus Makes Our Security Stronger"

5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

Picus Security makes it really easy to test our defenses by simulating real-world cyberattacks. It clearly highlights vulnerabilities and provides actionable steps to fix them. The platform is straightforward to use, and we found the implementation process in our organization smooth. Customer support has been responsive and helpful whenever needed. We use it regularly, and the wide range of features combined with easy integration into our existing environment makes it a reliable and valuable tool for improving our security posture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

Sometimes, the simulations can take a while to run, and a few of the results are difficult to interpret without technical expertise. Additionally, it would be helpful if there were more integrations available with the other tools we use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security assists us in identifying vulnerabilities within our security by simulating real-world attacks. It highlights which of our defenses are effective and which areas require further attention. This proactive approach allows us to address issues before actual hackers can exploit them, ultimately making our systems more secure and streamlining the audit process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Guilherme C.

Pre-Sales

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/11/2025

"My experience with Picus Security has been excellent."

5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

What I like best about Picus Security is its ability to simulate real-world cyber threats in a safe and controlled environment, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to strengthen our defenses. The platform is user-friendly, and the continuous updates ensure we’re always prepared for emerging threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

There’s very little to dislike about Picus Security. If anything, I would say that the breadth of features means there’s a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, but the available documentation and support quickly make the platform easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security helps our customers continuously validate and improve their security controls, ensuring they are always ready to face real-world threats. As a reseller, this benefits us by allowing us to deliver measurable value, strengthen client relationships, and differentiate our security offerings in a competitive market. The platform’s ease of deployment and clear reporting make it easier for us to demonstrate ROI and support our customers’ cybersecurity strategies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Flavio S.

Cyber Security

Government Administration

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/11/2025

"Comprehensive and Realistic Security Validation Platform"

4/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

What I like most is how easy it is to run realistic attack simulations and see right away where we’re exposed. The threat library is updated very often, so tests feel relevant to what’s actually happening out there. The platform also gives clear, practical advice on how to fix the issues, and it integrates well with the tools we already use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

Setting it up in a complex environment takes some time, especially if you want to avoid any impact on production systems. The reports are detailed, but I wish there were more options to tailor them for specific compliance needs. It’s not the cheapest solution, so for smaller companies it could be a stretch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus lets us check how well our defenses work without waiting for a real attack to find out. We can run different kinds of simulations, including the latest threats, and see right away if something slips through. That gives us time to fix it before it becomes an issue. It also helps us understand how our existing tools actually behave in practice, not just on paper. In the end it saves the team a lot of manual testing and guesswork. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VedPrakash M.

Security Analyst (R.E Engineer )

Computer & Network Security

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/1/2025

"Threat Simulation and Prevention and Mitigation with Picus: Technical Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

What I like best about Picus Security is its ability to emulate real-world cyber threats in a controlled environment, allowing security teams to proactively validate and fine-tune their defenses without waiting for an actual breach. Its continuous security control validation bridges the gap between detection and prevention, offering both strategic insights and tactical improvements in one unified platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

While Picus Security is great at simulating real-world threats, one downside is its dependence on predefined attack scenarios. These may not always cover new or highly targeted threats. Also, the platform's resource-heavy simulations can affect system performance during busy times. This requires careful planning and adjustment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security is addressing the important issue of how effective security controls are. They do this by continuously checking if existing tools, such as firewalls, SIEMs, and endpoint solutions, can actually detect and prevent real-world threats. Instead of depending only on assumptions or looking back after incidents, I now have measurable, actionable insights into my organization’s cyber resilience. This proactive method has greatly improved our ability to prioritize fixes, lower risk exposure, and confirm that our security investments are genuinely effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammad A.

Cyber Security Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/11/2025

"Comprehensive Security Validation Platform That Delivers Real Value"

5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

Picus Security provides an end-to-end platform for validating security controls, attack paths, and detection rules in real time. I particularly value the breadth of its simulation library, covering thousands of up-to-date threat scenarios, and the clarity of its dashboards. The solutions including Security Control Validation, Attack Path Validation, and Detection Rule Validation, make it easy to identify gaps and provide actionable remediation guidance. The platform’s ease of use, straightforward implementation process, and strong integration capabilities mean I can run assessments frequently without impacting production environments. Their customer support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, ensuring that any questions or challenges are addressed quickly and effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

The Security Control Validation (SCV) product is excellent, but I would like to see even more products and capabilities added within the SCV offering in the future. That said, the current portfolio is already very strong and delivers significant value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security helps proactively identify and close security gaps by continuously validating defenses against real-world attack techniques. It addresses the challenge of knowing whether controls, detection rules, and response processes are actually effective, without having to wait for an incident to test them. With products like SCV, APV, and DRV, we can validate security posture end-to-end, receive clear remediation steps, and ensure alignment with evolving threat landscapes. This has strengthened the ability to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks, ultimately improving our overall security resilience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wander M.

Líder técnico em segurança cibernética | Threat Intelligence

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/8/2025

"Hands-On with Picus BAS: Turning Simulations into Real Resilience"

5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

I recently had the chance to use Picus’ BAS technology, and I was genuinely impressed. It continuously validates security controls with real-world attack simulations, helping organizations identify gaps, respond faster, and boost resilience.

It’s a smart, proactive way to make sure security investments truly deliver value — and I’m really glad I got to experience it firsthand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

I don’t really have any negative points to mention — in fact, one of the most crucial strengths of Picus BAS is its constant threat scenario updates. This ensures simulations stay realistic and relevant, delivering resilience in a practical, ongoing way.

It also helps create true “muscle memory” for any SOC team, preparing them to detect and respond to real-world attacks with confidence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Halil B.

Güvenlik Olay Yönetimi Kıdemli Uzmanı

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/1/2025

"A Practical Tool for Real-World Security Gaps"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Picus Security?

What I eppreciate most is how quickly we were able to intagrate Picus with our existing stack. Within days, we had clear insights on where our security controls were failing and where they were strong. The attack simulation library is very comprehensive, and the constant updates ensure we're not testing against outdated threats. I also like that it doesn't just a flug issues -- it offers mitigation advice that's actually practical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Picus Security?

The reporting side could use some polishing, especially when it comes to exporting clean, executive-level summaries. There are lots of great insights, but not all of them are easily digestible for upper management. Also, while you can create custom attack scenarios, the process isn't as intuitive as it could be -- it requires some training and trial and error. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Picus Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus helps us validate whether our existing security tools — like our EDR, SIEM, and firewalls — are actually doing what they’re supposed to. Before using it, we were relying heavily on assumptions and vendor dashboards. Now we have concrete data showing how well we're detecting and preventing real-world threats.

It also helps us identify misconfigurations or blind spots that would otherwise go unnoticed. That’s especially useful after major infrastructure changes or product updates. Overall, it gives us much stronger confidence in our security posture and helps us prioritize fixes based on actual risk — not guesswork. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.