Picus and ThreatConnect Bring Continuous Validation to Cyber Risk Quantification

Breach, Risk Assessments/Management

August 7, 2025

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Cyber risk quantification has always had a gap: it tells you what should be true, not what is. Too many models lean on fixed assumptions, outdated questionnaires, or one-off control checks that fall out of sync with how fast real threats and environments change.

Picus Security, now integrating with ThreatConnect, is trying to change that. The new Risk Quantification Module combines Picus’ Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) technology with ThreatConnect’s financial modeling engine to give organizations a more grounded view of cyber risk that is based on validated control performance, not best guesses.

Hüseyin Can Yüceel, security research lead at Picus told MSSP Alert, “We anchor risk quantification in continuous validation rather than static assumptions. Our platform regularly runs Breach and Attack Simulations that reflect the latest adversary behaviors and threat techniques, ensuring that security control performance is measured against current, real-world conditions.”

These simulations are aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework to track exactly which adversarial techniques break through defenses and where gaps persist. Those results feed into ThreatConnect’s Risk Quantifier, which dynamically calculates financial risk based on exploitability, asset value, threat actor activity, and observed control efficacy.

Translating Technical Findings Into Business Risk

One of the recurring challenges in cyber risk management is bridging the gap between technical teams and executive decision-makers. That’s where the Business Risk Dashboard comes in. It translates simulation results into business-focused metrics, like potential financial losses by region, department, or threat group, using clear visuals and contextual framing.

“Executive accessibility is a core focus,” Yüceel said. “While the underlying assessments are deeply technical, the platform translates validated risk exposure into clear financial metrics, such as estimated loss exposure by business unit, region, or threat actor.”

The dashboard surfaces KPIs for board-level communication, ranks top threat groups by sector, and compares financial exposure across teams or geographies. It’s designed to help CISOs and CFOs work from the same page when discussing cybersecurity risk.

A New Playbook for MSSPs: Outcome-Based Risk Reduction

For MSSPs, the integration opens the door to more strategic service delivery.

“MSSPs can leverage the Picus–ThreatConnect integration to deliver proactive, validation-based security services,” Yüceel said. “This allows them to provide clients with real-time visibility into the effectiveness of their security controls and the financial impact of unresolved exposures.”

Instead of relying on scheduled assessments or after-the-fact metrics, MSSPs can run continuous risk reviews backed by simulation data. They can prioritize remediation based on proven exploitability and offer outcome-based service packages aligned with client-specific risk reduction goals. It’s a way to turn managed detection and response into something more measurable, something that ties directly to reducing financial risk.

By combining real-world simulation with risk modeling, Picus and ThreatConnect are building a more honest and actionable picture of cyber risk, one that evolves with the environment and speaks clearly to both technical and business audiences.

Suparna Chawla Bhasin

Suparna serves as Senior Managing Editor for CyberRisk Alliance’s Channel Brands, including MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E.  She plays a key role in content development, optimizing editorial workflows, aligning storytelling with audience needs, and collaborating across teams to deliver timely, high-impact content. Her background spans technology, media, and education, and she brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and executional excellence to every project.