CrowdStrike has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services, Q1 2025.
Forrester researched, analyzed, and scored the ten most significant vendors in the MDR market. CrowdStrike was named a Leader and ranked highest of any vendor evaluated in the Strategy category. We also received the highest possible scores in the criteria of Detection surface: Endpoint; Detection surface: Identity; Managed investigation; Threat hunting; Analyst experience; and Dashboards and reporting within the Current Offering category.
We believe this recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering industry-leading managed protection that effectively counters modern cyberattacks spanning multiple domains of organizations’ environments. CrowdStrike Falcon® Complete Next-Gen MDR, trusted by over 8,500 organizations worldwide, seamlessly defends against today’s most sophisticated threats.
The report emphasizes this cross-domain protection: “CrowdStrike stands out in its ability to detect across endpoint, extended, and identity detection surfaces,” it says.
Comprehensive Protection Across Critical Domains
Forrester’s evaluation cites CrowdStrike’s ability to provide proactive defense that keeps customers ahead of attackers. “CrowdStrike via Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR knows how to detect, investigate, and find adversaries well before those adversaries want to be discovered,” the report states.
Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR uses unified threat data from native Falcon platform endpoint, cloud, and identity modules, as well as third-party data from CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM, to deliver rapid threat detection and response. The service integrates across critical security domains including email security, infrastructure, and networks to provide coverage of the full attack surface. By unifying threat data and security expertise in the Falcon platform, CrowdStrike enhances speed and accuracy to minimize the time adversaries have to operate within an organization’s environment.
Beyond detection, Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR provides end-to-end remediation to eradicate threats. CrowdStrike’s security analysts specialize in eliminating advanced threats like ransomware, phishing attacks, and zero-day exploits with precision. By using the Falcon platform’s native capabilities, the team can remove threats without system reimaging, significantly reducing operational disruptions. This allows organizations to maintain business continuity while CrowdStrike’s experts handle the complexities of security operations.
The report also states: “CrowdStrike’s strategy aligns well with customer needs and is poised to remain ahead of others in the cybersecurity industry.” It also notes, “CrowdStrike’s successful bundling continues with the debut of Falcon Flex in 2024, which allows CrowdStrike pricing and licensing flexibility that its pure-play services competitors lack.”
Setting the Standard for Next-Gen MDR
“CrowdStrike is an excellent choice for customers that are seeking a superior detection platform and want a single provider to deliver the product and the service,” Forrester writes in its report. The report notes that customers praise the quality and effectiveness of the Falcon platform, as well as being able to talk with an experienced practitioner when working with the Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR team while resolving incidents.
Recent CrowdStrike customer stories highlight the many ways our industry-leading MDR service stops breaches across the entire attack surface with 24/7 expert-driven protection. We are also consistently recognized by top analyst firms and industry reports. Recent recognition includes:
- Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights™ ‘Voice of the Customer’ Managed Detection and Response report
- Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year award in the MDR market
- Overall Leader in KuppingerCole’s 2024 Leadership Compass for MDR
- Delivered rapid mean time to detect (MTTD), up to 11 times faster than competing vendors in MITRE Engenuity’s ATT&CK® Evaluations: Managed Services-Round 2
CrowdStrike’s strategic vision, continuous innovation, and transparent pricing model reinforce our commitment to empowering organizations with cutting-edge cybersecurity services. We both address current requirements and anticipate future challenges so organizations can evolve their protection alongside the threat landscape.
In the face of sophisticated threats, customers gain peace of mind knowing Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR provides 24/7 expert-led defense. Its continuous monitoring, rapid response, and full-cycle remediation capabilities enable businesses to maintain security around the clock without burdening internal resources. We are confident this approach delivers the visibility, speed, and expertise that is essential for outpacing adversaries and stopping breaches.
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