Infection Monkey
An open-source security tool that simulates network breaches by self-propagating across data centers to test organizational resilience against lateral movement attacks.
Free6,975
Free6,975
Infection Monkey
An open-source security tool that simulates network breaches by self-propagating across data centers to test organizational resilience against lateral movement attacks.
Data verified May 2026
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Infection Monkey is an open-source security tool designed to test data center resilience against perimeter breaches and internal server infections. The tool consists of two main components: - Monkey: An agent that infects machines and propagates across the network using various methods - Monkey Island: A centralized server that controls the Monkey agents and provides visualization of their progress The system operates by deploying the Monkey agent, which attempts to spread laterally through the network infrastructure, simulating how an actual breach might propagate within an organization's data center environment. All activities and results are reported back to the Monkey Island server for analysis and visualization. The tool helps organizations identify vulnerabilities in their network segmentation, access controls, and internal security measures by demonstrating potential attack paths that malicious actors could exploit.
Infection Monkey FAQ
Common questions about Infection Monkey including features, pricing, alternatives, and user reviews.
Infection Monkey is An open-source security tool that simulates network breaches by self-propagating across data centers to test organizational resilience against lateral movement attacks. It is a Threat Management solution designed to help security teams with Red Team, Lateral Movement, Open Source.
Infection Monkey is a free Threat Management tool. This makes it accessible for organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Visit https://github.com/guardicore/monkey/ for download and installation instructions.
Popular alternatives to Infection Monkey include:
1.SafeBreach Exposure Validation Platform - Exposure validation platform combining BAS and attack path validation (CART) (Commercial)
2.Pentera RansomwareReady™ - Automated ransomware attack emulation platform for defense validation (Commercial)
3.Filigran OpenAEV - Open-source threat-informed exposure validation platform for attack simulation (Commercial)
4.Splunk Attack Range - An open-source platform that builds instrumented environments, simulates attacks, and integrates with Splunk for detection rule development and testing. (Free)
5.ZAIUX ZAIUX® Evo - SaaS BAS platform automating C2 attacks with AI-driven remediation plans (Commercial)
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Infection Monkey is for security teams and organizations that need Red Team, Lateral Movement, Open Source, Network Reconnaissance. It's particularly suitable for small to medium-sized teams looking for cost-effective solutions. Other Threat Management tools can be found at https://cybersectools.com/categories/threat-management
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