CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a global leader in cybersecurityCybersecurity solutions are essential in today’s era…, has been recognized as a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar Report for Ransomware Prevention 2024. The report highlighted the innovation and effectiveness of the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, awarding it perfect scores in 10 critical categories, including predictive analytics, data exfiltration protection, response automation, integration with security ecosystems, and ease of management. CrowdStrike received the highest average score among all evaluated providers.
Ransomware: A Growing Threat with Integrated Solutions
Ransomware continues to be one of the top global concerns due to the sophistication and damage of attacks. According to the GigaOm report, ransomware has become a multifaceted threat, with attacks involving double and triple extortion, requiring a comprehensive approach to protect organizations.
In this context, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform excels by combining AI-driven threat detection, behavioral analysis, identity protection, and proactive threat hunting through CrowdStrike Falcon® Adversary OverWatch. This solution addresses every phase of an attack, from initial delivery to lateral movement and privilege escalation, stopping threats before they cause harm.
Key Highlights that Set CrowdStrike Apart
- A Comprehensive Platform Approach:
GigaOm emphasized that CrowdStrike offers a robust solution encompassing endpoint protection, cloud security, IT automation, and next-generation SIEM. The modular architecture of the Falcon platform allows organizations to adapt to various threats, integrating key functionalities to detect, prevent, and protect against ransomware. - Innovation in AI and Automation:
The Falcon platform utilizes advanced AI and automation capabilities to accelerate threat detection and response. GigaOm highlighted CrowdStrike’s innovative capability, noting its use of Charlotte AI, a generative AI-based “security analyst,” to optimize operations. - Integrations with the Security Ecosystem:
CrowdStrike was also recognized for its extensive integrations with existing security tools. The platform supports SIEM, cloud identity platforms, XDR tools, and ITSM solutions like Jira and ServiceNow, making it easy for organizations to incorporate Falcon into their current workflows.
Commitment to Ransomware Defense
“In an environment where ransomware is one of the most pressing challenges, CrowdStrike continues to be recognized for its unparalleled ability to stop these attacks,” said Raj Rajamani, CrowdStrike’s Chief Product Officer. “Being named a Leader and Outperformer by GigaOm reinforces our commitment to innovation and advanced protection, setting the standard in ransomware defense for the future.”
About CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) is a global leader in cybersecurity that has redefined modern protection through the most advanced cloud-native platform, designed to safeguard critical areas of business risk, such as endpoints, cloud workloads, identities, and data.
Powered by CrowdStrike Security Cloud and its world-class artificial intelligence, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform delivers hyper-accurate detections, automated protection, elite threat hunting, and prioritized vulnerability observability. Thanks to its lightweight single-agent architecture, Falcon enables rapid deployment, superior protection, and optimized performance.