BlackNoise BAS vs Infection Monkey

BlackNoise BAS is a web, self-hosted breach and attack simulation platform for validating cyber defenses and operational readiness. It continuously runs scenarios covering APTs, ransomware, insider threats, data breaches, and state-sponsored attacks across networks, Windows, Linux, macOS, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Scenarios can be customized, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, scheduled continuously, and run automatically or step by step. Users set scope and execution parameters. Strategic and tactical dashboards show cybersecurity performance scores and KPIs such as mean time to detect and respond. The threat library uses indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques, procedures, and timestamps, and provides environment-tailored Sigma, Yara, and Suricata rules. Each executed event has detailed web-application logs, while simulation timelines can be exported. BlackNoise describes the platform as agentless, zero-trust compatible, and governed by a full log policy. Deployment options include SaaS, a dedicated environment, or on-premise. The maker says simulations can support PCI DSS control validation and audit evidence. Pricing is on request, and the product page offers a demo request.

Infection Monkey is an open-source breach and attack simulation tool for checking data center resilience to perimeter breaches and internal server infection. Monkey Agent scans systems and simulates attack techniques, while Monkey Island Server provides a command-and-control web interface. The tool maps visible machines, accessible services, and possible routes through a network, then reports security issues the agents discover or exploit. It supports on-premises environments, containers, and public and private clouds. The documented AWS integration uses Systems Manager to run Infection Monkey on EC2 instances, and plugins can be installed, updated, removed, or uploaded through the Monkey Island interface. Internet access is not required; when available, it is used to check for updates and whether machines can reach the internet. The FAQ says sensitive data is encrypted in the Island database and sent to agents over HTTPS, and that first launch requires creating credentials for access to the server. It also says the tool avoids exploits or attacks that may affect target systems, including EternalBlue. The Free plan is free.