Security Control Validation (SCV) by Picus Security is a continuous, automated testing solution that functions as a component of the Picus Security Validation Platform. It operates by safely simulating real-world cyber threats to systematically test security controls such as firewalls, SIEMs, and EDRs across on-premises, hybrid, and IaaS cloud environments. The solution's purpose is to identify gaps in an organization's prevention and detection capabilities by verifying which exposures remain exploitable and which controls effectively block threats. The simulations cover various attack vectors, including network infiltration, endpoint compromise, web exploitation, and data exfiltration, without disrupting business operations.
Following the threat simulations, the system supplies actionable mitigation recommendations that are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. These recommendations include vendor-specific prevention signatures and detection rules intended to streamline remediation efforts. This process enables security teams to measure the effectiveness of their implemented solutions, optimize existing technology investments, and track security posture improvements against known and emerging adversary campaigns.
