How to Use Continuous Attack Simulations to Validate Security Controls

This document explains the value of continuous Breach and Attack Simulations (BAS) for validating security controls, outlines five common security weaknesses (misconfigurations, security decay, overlap, ill-fitting tools, and incident response training), and recommends integrating simulations with SIEM/EDR, automated playbooks, and security controls—citing ReliaQuest GreyMatter as an offering that provides integrated, continuous simulations and remediation capabilities.