CrowdStrike Unveils Next-Gen MDR with Falcon Data Protection

Protecting Data in the Age of Advanced Attacks

AUSTIN, Texas – July 15, 2024 – CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint and workload protection, today announced the general availability of Falcon Data Protection. This new offering extends CrowdStrike's industry-leading XDR and Next-Gen SIEM capabilities to provide comprehensive data protection against modern cyber threats, eliminating blind spots and enabling organizations to protect their most sensitive data.

Powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and AI-Driven Detection

Falcon Data Protection leverages the power of the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and world-class AI to detect and prevent threats in real-time. It incorporates a robust set of data classification and monitoring capabilities to identify, classify, and monitor sensitive data across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. By integrating with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform, it provides a unified view of security events and allows security teams to respond to threats seamlessly.

Comprehensive Data Protection for the Modern Era

Falcon Data Protection offers a comprehensive range of data protection capabilities, including:

• Data Discovery and Classification: Identifies and classifies sensitive data across multiple data stores.
• Data Activity Monitoring: Monitors all data access, use, and transfer activities for anomalies or suspicious behavior.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Blocks unauthorized access to sensitive data and prevents it from being exfiltrated or leaked.
• Event Management and Response: Provides real-time alerts and automated response capabilities to mitigate data breaches.

Addressing Evolving Threats and Legacy DLP Challenges

Falcon Data Protection addresses the evolving threats and limitations of legacy DLP solutions. Traditional DLP systems are often siloed, lack real-time detection capabilities, and require significant maintenance and expertise. Falcon Data Protection, on the other hand, is integrated with CrowdStrike's industry-leading XDR platform, providing a unified view of all security events and leveraging AI to detect and prevent threats proactively.

Conclusion

The increasing sophistication of cyber threats demands a proactive and comprehensive approach to data protection. CrowdStrike Falcon Data Protection empowers organizations with a powerful tool to protect their most sensitive data from malicious actors and internal threats. By leveraging the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and AI-driven detection, organizations can gain a competitive advantage in the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape.