The Picus Security Validation Platform

What do you like best about the product?

Our institution has great support for its security infrastructure.

What do you dislike about the product?

Picus uses too much of our email capacity.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

provides defense against attacks on the institution.

predicts risks.

What do you like best about the product?

Picus keeps us up to date with the latest threats. The continuous validation gives me confidence that our systems are well-protected.

What do you dislike about the product?

The reports are very detailed, but occasionally they can be overwhelming for non-technical users.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus bridges the gap between detection and response by showing us where we are weak. This gives us actionable insights to stay secure

What do you like best about the product?

With its products, Picus Security enables us and our clients to objectively test cybersecurity systems and maximize their effectiveness. It also allows us to assess the level of security we have achieved and to justify past and future investments.

What do you dislike about the product?

Any solution can be improved, and Picus Security’s products are no exception. However, in recent years, the vendor has successfully enhanced the capabilities of its products and services, promptly addressing the ever-changing needs of the cybersecurity landscape.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Keeping cybersecurity defense systems under constant testing and control is, in itself, essential to maintaining high levels of security. However, one of the most distinctive and valuable features of Picus Security is its ability to provide objective measurements of the level of protection achieved. In other words, it enables organizations to answer the question 'How secure are we?'—a question often posed by non-technical managers to CISOs. Picus makes it possible to respond with 'Executive' reports and metrics that are easy to understand even for non-specialists, thereby supporting the justification of past investments as well as those to be planned in future budgets

What do you like best about the product?

Picus Security excels in continuous security validation by simulating real-world attack scenarios in a controlled and automated way. This allows organizations to proactively identify vulnerabilities and gaps in defenses before attackers can exploit them. I particularly appreciate:

Actionable insights: It doesn’t just highlight weaknesses; it provides clear guidance on how to remediate them.

Integration flexibility: Works well with existing security tools (SIEM, EDR, firewalls) to enhance overall security posture.

What do you dislike about the product?

While Picus Security is powerful, there are a few areas that could be improved:

Learning curve: New users may find the platform’s interface and features slightly complex at first, especially without prior experience in security validation.

Resource requirements: Running continuous attack simulations can consume noticeable system and network resources, which may need planning in larger environments.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security addresses a critical challenge in cybersecurity: the gap between security controls and real-world threats. Many organizations deploy firewalls, SIEMs, and endpoint protections but lack continuous validation to ensure these controls are effective against the latest attack techniques.

Picus Security solves this by:

Simulating real-world attacks continuously, identifying weak points in defenses before attackers can exploit them.

Providing actionable remediation guidance, which helps security teams prioritize fixes efficiently.

Validating security investments, ensuring that existing tools like EDR, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems are properly configured and effective.

Reducing risk of breaches, by proactively uncovering vulnerabilities that could lead to data loss, downtime, or compliance issues.

What do you like best about the product?

he continuously updated MITRE ATT&CK–based threat library and realistic attack simulations stand out the most. They give us clear, actionable insights into security gaps and provide automated remediation guidance that we can implement immediately. The seamless integrations with our existing security tools mean we get faster, more accurate validation without disrupting daily operations.

What do you dislike about the product?

While the platform is highly effective, some of the advanced reporting options could be more customizable to match specific organizational requirements. Additionally, expanding the flexibility of test customization—such as fine-tuning attack parameters—would make the simulations even more aligned with real-world scenarios. These are not critical gaps, and it’s encouraging that the product team appears to be actively addressing them

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Picus Security helps us proactively identify and address security gaps before they can be exploited. By running continuous, realistic attack simulations mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, it validates whether our existing security controls are working as intended. This reduces our reliance on reactive incident response and allows our SOC team to focus on prevention. The automated remediation guidance shortens the time needed to fix weaknesses, ultimately improving our overall security posture and reducing operational risk.