CrowdStrike, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) is a leading provider of cloud-native cybersecurity solutions designed to protect endpoints, cloud workloads, identities and data. Founded in 2011 by George Kurtz and Dmitri Alperovitch, the company has built its reputation on delivering advanced threat detection and response capabilities through a scalable, software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.
At the core of CrowdStrike’s offerings is its Falcon platform, which integrates endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), managed detection and response (MDR) and proactive threat hunting. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and behavioral analytics to identify and mitigate sophisticated attacks, including ransomware, nation-state activity and zero-day exploits. In addition to its flagship Falcon products, CrowdStrike provides modules for cloud security posture management, identity protection and vulnerability management.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, CrowdStrike serves a diverse global customer base spanning financial services, healthcare, retail, technology and government sectors. With regional offices and data centers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, the company supports multinational deployments and compliance with local data sovereignty requirements.
Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO George Kurtz, CrowdStrike has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, integrating complementary technologies to bolster its security operations offerings. The company’s executive team combines deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and enterprise software, positioning CrowdStrike as a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to strengthen their cyber defenses.