Why Security Teams Choose AttackIQ vs. MSV (formerly Verodin)
Compare AttackIQ with Mandiant Security Validation (MSV, formerly Verodin). AttackIQ delivers broader coverage, deeper insights, and measurable results — proving ROI without vendor lock-ins.
How AttackIQ Delivers
More Value
AttackIQ delivers broader coverage, deeper insights, and faster results. Here’s how we stack up against Mandiant Security Validation (MSV) across the capabilities that matter most to security teams.
| Capability | AttackIQ | MSV |
|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness & Insights | ||
| Guided, actionable remediation Prioritized, contextual recommendations to close gaps quickly |
✓ | ❌ |
| AI/ML defense validation Tests behavioral and next-gen detection technologies in production |
✓ | ❌ |
| Comprehensive attack campaign simulation Emulates full adversary campaigns for complete visibility into exposures |
✓ | ❌ |
| Coverage & Flexibility | ||
| Complete MITRE ATT&CK coverage Deep mapping to real-world adversary tactics and techniques |
✓ | ❌ |
| Vendor-neutral compatibility Maximizes your existing security investment without conflicts of interest or tool lock-in |
✓ | ❌ |
| Built-in blueprints and reference architectures Step-by-step best-practice guides that accelerate program maturity |
✓ | ❌ |
| Always-on testing, anywhere Continuous, scalable testing in any environment |
✓ | ❌ |
| Rapid deployment at scale Deploy SaaS, on-prem, or hybrid with a fast, seamless setup |
✓ | ❌ |
| Enablement & Community | ||
| Active open cybersecurity community engagement Free training, education, and resources to upskill teams and strengthen the industry |
✓ | ❌ |
| Ongoing platform innovation Continuously advancing capabilities and frameworks to keep pace with evolving threats. |
✓ | ❌ |
| Get Started | ||
Don’t Compromise
Your Security Effectiveness
Budgets are tight and threats are rising. AttackIQ helps you prove, improve, and optimize security effectiveness so you can make smarter decisions and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Test Anytime, Anywhere
AttackIQ offers the industry’s most flexible deployment model. Validate security controls seamlessly — whether on a laptop, at home, or across the enterprise.
Turn Insights Into Action
With the most comprehensive alignment to the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, AttackIQ shows how your defenses perform against real adversary behaviors and where to strengthen them.
See Immediate Value
AttackIQ delivers continuous, real-world validation that helps you measure performance, close gaps quickly, and prove ROI on your security investments.
Freedom Without Vendor Lock-In
AttackIQ is 100% vendor-neutral. We don’t sell security controls, so there are no conflicts of interest — just open integration with your existing stack to maximize its effectiveness.
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
It all begins with a conversation. Meet with our team, and we’ll guide you through the process from assessment to measurable results.
1
Review Your Requirements
We’ll work with you to assess your security optimization needs and identify the right next steps.
2
Get Hands-On in a Demo
See your defenses validated against real-world threats in a personalized walkthrough.
3
Run a Proof of Value
Experience measurable improvements in your own environment through a low-risk engagement.
Never Settle for Uncertainty
Validate Your Defenses
Take the guesswork out of threat exposure management. Validate your defenses with real-world attack scenarios and focus on what matters most—managing your risk.




