Infection Monkey
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VisitInfection Monkey vs OpenAEV
What both publish
| Fact | Infection Monkey | OpenAEV |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2022 |
| Intended users | Akamai describes the tool as a way for organizations to validate security controls and identify how attackers might exploit network security gaps. | Filigran describes OpenAEV as serving cybersecurity and crisis management teams, and says its Enterprise Edition is trusted by governments, financial institutions, and enterprises. |
| Purpose | Infection Monkey is an open-source breach and attack simulation tool for testing data center resilience to perimeter breaches and internal server infection. | OpenAEV is an Adversarial Exposure Validation platform for creating attack simulations, stress tests, and crisis management exercises. |
| Support | The project offers a public Slack workspace, support email, and GitHub issue reporting. | Enterprise Edition includes a customer support portal and dedicated Customer Success Manager; Filigran lists standard 8×5 and premium 24×7 support options. |
Infection Monkey plans
- FreeFree
OpenAEV plans
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Pick Infection Monkey if…
Infection Monkey suits organizations that want to validate security controls and identify potential gaps across networks, servers, data centers, and cloud environments. It is also relevant to teams that need custom attack scenarios or plugin management through a web interface.
Pick OpenAEV if…
OpenAEV suits cybersecurity and crisis-management teams planning attack simulations, exposure tracking, or tabletop exercises. Community Edition is an option for teams seeking an on-premise platform with core functions and community support.