securiCAD
Breach and attack simulation (BAS) software
System security software
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What is securiCAD
securiCAD is a security modeling and attack-simulation platform used to analyze enterprise IT/OT environments and quantify cyber risk based on likely attack paths. It is typically used by security architects, risk teams, and consultants to evaluate “what-if” scenarios, prioritize mitigations, and compare the impact of control changes before implementation. The product centers on building an architectural model of systems and dependencies and then running automated simulations to identify critical assets, attack steps, and defensive improvements.
Architecture-based attack path modeling
securiCAD focuses on building a model of the environment (assets, trust relationships, network zones, identities, and dependencies) and simulating attacker movement across that model. This approach supports analysis even when direct scanning or agent-based testing is not feasible in sensitive environments. It is well-suited to early-stage design reviews and security architecture decision-making where the goal is to compare alternative controls.
What-if mitigation impact analysis
The platform is designed to test the effect of proposed mitigations by re-running simulations after control changes are applied to the model. This helps teams prioritize controls based on measurable changes in attack success probability and time-to-compromise metrics produced by the simulation. It supports iterative planning cycles for security roadmaps and architecture hardening.
Useful for IT and OT contexts
securiCAD is commonly positioned for complex environments that include enterprise IT and operational technology components, where dependencies and segmentation decisions drive risk. Model-based simulation can help stakeholders understand how compromise of one component affects others across zones and sites. This is valuable for organizations that need to communicate risk and mitigation options across engineering and security teams.
Requires accurate environment modeling
The quality of results depends heavily on the completeness and correctness of the architectural model. Building and maintaining that model can require significant input from network, identity, and system owners, especially in large or frequently changing environments. If the model is stale or incomplete, simulations may miss relevant attack paths or over/underestimate risk.
Not a live control validation tool
Compared with BAS approaches that execute tests directly against production-like systems, securiCAD’s model-driven simulations do not inherently prove that specific security controls are correctly deployed and functioning in the real environment. Organizations may still need complementary validation methods (e.g., configuration verification, purple-team exercises, or controlled testing) to confirm operational effectiveness. This can add process overhead when teams need evidence of real-world control performance.
Specialized workflow and skills
Security teams may need training to model architectures, interpret simulation outputs, and translate findings into actionable engineering tasks. The product fits best when an organization has a security architecture or risk engineering function that can own the modeling lifecycle. Smaller teams looking for quick, automated testing with minimal setup may find the workflow heavier than alternatives.
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Foreseeti AB
Stockholm, Sweden
2014
Private
https://foreseeti.com/
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