CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) is a pioneering company in the world of cybersecurity, based in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 2011 by George Kurtz, Dmitri Alperovitch, and Gregg Marston, CrowdStrike is known for its advanced endpoint protection, threat intelligence, cyber attack response services, and the cybersecurity technology it provides.
The company operates on the principle of providing proactive protection against digital threats. CrowdStrike's unique cloud-native technology approach uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to rapidly detect cybersecurity threats, significantly reducing the overall response and remediation times. The company’s mission is to "stop breaches," and it's primarily known for its Falcon platform - an endpoint protection system that aims to prevent, rather than just detect, security breaches.
CrowdStrike Holding’s state-of-the-art technology has been deployed at some of the most advanced internet security problems facing businesses and governments around the world. This has led to them garnering a global reputation as a trusted industry player fighting cyber threats, which earned them a public listing on NASDAQ in 2019.
What separates CrowdStrike from other cybersecurity companies is its focus on the endpoint, the points of access to an enterprise network. The company views the endpoint as the frontline in cyber defence and focuses its services on protecting these access points from any compromise. Aside from its marquee Falcon platform, CrowdStrike also provides vulnerability management, IT hygiene, threat intelligence and incident response services.
Through their tailored approach, CrowdStrike's technology, according to the company, significantly reduces the amount of time from the first sign of a cyber attack to its eventual resolution. This innovative and proactive defense system has enabled CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. to grow rapidly and become a leading, well-respected name in the cybersecurity industry.
Overall, CrowdStrike Holdings today services more than 11,000 customers worldwide, including 63 of the Fortune 100 companies and 49 of the top 100 global companies. In an increasingly digital world, the necessity of companies like CrowdStrike is clear; they play an invaluable role in protecting global digital infrastructures. Going forward, they are likely to continue playing a pivotal role in the ever-evolving world of digital security.