SecuMap vs AttackIQ
Direct definition: Comparison page for teams deciding how to connect BAS validation evidence to governed detection operations.
Not to be confused with: BAS replacement messaging. SecuMap does not replace BAS execution platforms.
Best for teams who: Need to govern validation evidence alongside coverage and live operational detection outcomes.
AttackIQ and similar BAS platforms provide high-value validation execution. SecuMap governs how that validation evidence connects to lifecycle state and operational outcomes.
Together, teams can move from simulation results alone to continuously governed detection confidence.
| Focus area | Operational expectation |
|---|---|
| Primary role | AttackIQ executes validation; SecuMap governs evidence and lifecycle decisions. |
| Evidence connection | SecuMap correlates validation history with coverage assumptions and live outcomes. |
| Operating model | AttackIQ focuses on BAS execution workflows; SecuMap focuses on persistent governance continuity across tools. |
| Programme outcome | Decisions are based on threat-informed operational confidence, not isolated test results. |
How to decide
Choose SecuMap if...
You need lifecycle governance that connects ATT&CK expectations, BAS evidence, and production outcomes into one decision model.
Choose AttackIQ if...
Your immediate priority is simulation coverage and BAS execution depth across adversary scenarios.
Choose both if...
You want strong BAS execution plus governed evidence continuity and accountable remediation prioritization.
Frequently asked questions
Does SecuMap replace AttackIQ?
No. AttackIQ executes BAS scenarios; SecuMap governs cross-tool detection evidence and outcomes.
Why compare these categories?
Teams need both strong validation execution and governed lifecycle decision-making.
When should a team choose SecuMap?
Choose SecuMap when you need governed continuity from threat mapping to validation evidence to production outcomes.
When should a team choose AttackIQ?
Choose AttackIQ when your immediate need is BAS scenario execution and simulation-driven validation operations.
What is the strongest joint operating model?
Use AttackIQ for simulation and validation execution, then use SecuMap as the Detection System of Record to govern those results in ongoing detection lifecycle decisions.