AttackIQ Flex
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What is AttackIQ Flex
AttackIQ Flex is a breach and attack simulation (BAS) product used to validate security controls by running automated adversary-technique tests in an organization’s environment. Security teams use it to continuously assess detection and prevention coverage, prioritize remediation, and report control effectiveness. Flex focuses on repeatable, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned testing and supports scheduled and on-demand assessments rather than one-time manual penetration tests. It is typically used by security operations, security engineering, and purple teams to operationalize continuous validation workflows.
Continuous, repeatable security validation
Flex supports recurring and on-demand simulations that help teams validate controls over time rather than relying only on periodic assessments. This makes it suitable for tracking regression after configuration changes, tool upgrades, or new deployments. The approach fits environments where security posture needs to be measured continuously. It also provides a structured way to compare results across time windows and business units.
ATT&CK-aligned test coverage
The platform maps simulations to adversary behaviors commonly organized under the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This helps teams translate results into technique-level gaps that can be assigned to detection engineering or control owners. It also supports more consistent reporting to stakeholders who use ATT&CK as a common taxonomy. The alignment can simplify planning of validation programs around prioritized techniques.
Integrates with security workflows
Flex is designed to plug into operational security processes, including running tests against deployed controls and feeding results into remediation and reporting workflows. This supports collaboration between security operations and engineering teams in purple-team style exercises. The product’s automation reduces the manual effort required to execute repeatable test cases. It is commonly positioned for use alongside existing security tooling rather than replacing it.
Not a full manual pentest
Breach and attack simulation focuses on validating known techniques and control behavior, which differs from the exploratory nature of human-led penetration testing. It may not uncover novel business-logic issues, complex chaining, or application-specific flaws that require manual investigation. Organizations often still need separate services or programs for deep, bespoke testing. This distinction can be misunderstood when comparing it to traditional pentest deliverables.
Requires tuning and scoping
Meaningful results depend on careful selection of test scenarios, safe execution boundaries, and environment-specific configuration. Teams may need to tune simulations to avoid operational disruption and to ensure tests reflect real control paths. Initial setup and ongoing maintenance can require security engineering time. Without governance, results can become noisy or misinterpreted.
Coverage depends on environment
Simulation efficacy varies based on what telemetry, controls, and endpoints are in scope and properly instrumented. Gaps in logging, endpoint coverage, or network visibility can limit what the platform can validate. Some environments (e.g., segmented networks, restricted endpoints, regulated production systems) may constrain where tests can run. As a result, reported coverage may not represent the entire organization unless deployment is comprehensive.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Access to Free Testing Packages; access to Adversary Research; no credit card required for signup. |
| Pay-as-you-go | $300 (one-time credit purchase) | Credit-based purchases for intermittent testing; access to value-based/volume discounts; credits to purchase testing. |
| Monthly | $4,995 per month | Access to Unlimited Testing (30 days); access to Adversary Research; includes 1 hour of Professional Services; billed monthly. |
| Yearly | Custom pricing (contact AttackIQ) | Access to Unlimited Testing (annual/programmatic use); access to Adversary Research; includes 6 hours of Professional Services; contact sales for pricing. |
Seller details
AttackIQ, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA, USA
2013
Private
https://www.attackiq.com/
https://x.com/AttackIQ
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