CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security vs Google Cloud Security Command Center comparison

CrowdStrike and Google are both solutions in the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) category. CrowdStrike is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7, while Google is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. CrowdStrike holds a 3.9% mindshare in CNAP, compared to Google’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Google users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and Google Cloud Security Command Center both compete in cloud security management. Users lean towards CrowdStrike for its competitive pricing and support, while Google Cloud Security is preferred for its extensive features that justify its cost.

Features: CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security offers real-time threat detection, streamlined integration, and a user-friendly interface. Google Cloud Security Command Center provides comprehensive asset visibility, automatic anomaly detection, and superior asset management.

Room for Improvement: CrowdStrike users desire quicker update cycles, enhancements in feature updates, and faster issue resolution. Google Cloud Security users request more intuitive customization, clearer documentation, and a simpler deployment process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CrowdStrike is commended for its straightforward deployment and responsive customer service. Google Cloud Security Command Center's deployment is complex but aided by detailed guidance.

Pricing and ROI: CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security offers lower setup costs and quicker ROI. Google Cloud Security, while more expensive, provides long-term value with its extensive feature set. CrowdStrike is seen as more budget-friendly initially, whereas Google requires a higher initial investment but promises greater value over time.

To learn more, read our detailed CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security vs. Google Cloud Security Command Center Report (Updated: June 2026).

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 2.2%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is 3.9%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Security Command Center is 1.6%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud	2.2%
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security	3.9%
Google Cloud Security Command Center	1.6%
Other	92.3%

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Featured Reviews

Robert Orłowski

IT Security Expert at Alior Bank S.A.

Unified risk scoring has improved our cloud visibility and simplifies remediation priorities

Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment across both IAS and SaaS. This solution provides a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce the work I would have to do. We are no longer based on CVSS; we are based on Qualys risk scoring, which is based on CVSS plus internal findings made by Qualys, and then assigns its own score. The TruRisk insight feature has found a small number of assets with high vulnerability scores, though I am cautious since some information is classified. Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution.

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Manish Indupuri

senior DevOps engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Provides centralized visibility and real-time threat detection across multiple cloud accounts

Regarding how CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security can be improved, I would say they can improve their support. There were a couple of cases where we needed to escalate issues in order to get proper support. That part could use some tweaking on their end. Additionally, the recent incident during the last summer literally impacted our systems. We had some of our workloads that affected the business, and it was a difficult experience. Apart from that, it is a good tool and the experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security has been excellent. We did not find any kind of issues, but if they could improve their response to security-related incidents and provide on-time support or better understand our concerns and address them accordingly, it could be very helpful. Regarding needed improvements, I think they should enhance automatic alerting with CI/CD scanning and reporting capabilities. Additionally, it would be better to implement Falcon sensor health monitoring so agents are always active. We could know how it is behaving and how it is treating our environment. That could be a little helpful.

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RaviUpadhyay

Security Consultant at HCLSoftware

Security posture has improved with automated insights but reporting and integrations still need work

The best feature of Google Cloud Security Command Center is that it is flexible to integrate with several third-party tools or services, and it is more customized. For example, it is already giving a misconfiguration and the vulnerability, and if somebody wants to do some in-depth analysis for patterns such as metrics, they can export the continuous log on the spot with that tool. From an integration point of view, I would say it is more customized with different tools. The asset discovery feature of Google Cloud Security Command Center enhances my security strategy because, nowadays, data sensitivity and data privacy are very important, and using some DLP utility, I can classify and set up rules to generate reports based on the classification in their asset discovery. This can also include data classification on Google storage buckets, and overall, Google Cloud Security Command Center has that information, which can be used for various analyses or alerts. It is very important for compliance assessment because every business is global and connects with different geographical locations, meaning each country has its own regulatory systems and internal compliance policies. Google Cloud Security Command Center has the feature to set up security postures based on which resources or assets inside Google Cloud can be marked as compliant or non-compliant, giving a risk score for immediate reporting to higher management or CISO, making it very helpful in terms of security, risk, and compliance.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"TotalCloud has been excellent in providing us with immediate access to all the products and features we need, such as CSPM, TruRisk Insights, and compliance reports, including CIS and HIPAA."

"Qualys TotalCloud is an excellent platform, and the beauty of the platform is that we can get all the vulnerabilities, see all the reports in a single dashboard, view them segregated, and easily learn about critical, high, and medium findings with appropriately provided remediation steps."

"I like the web API security and IoT scanning features the most. The user-friendly design of TotalCloud's interface enables customers to navigate it and use its full potential easily"

"TruRisk Insights is the most important innovation they've released this year."

"I highly recommend Qualys TotalCloud to other users."

"The vulnerability management feature is the one I like the most because it provides a clear picture of all vulnerabilities."

"The best feature would be the ability to create policies. It is easy to control and update policies as required."

"Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution."

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"I have contacted customer service, and they are fast."

"The most valuable feature of Falcon Cloud Security is its comprehensive threat-hunting ability."

"The initial setup is easy ."

"CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security has nearly saved us some amount, though I am not exactly sure of the numbers since the sales team handles the financial side, and what we have gained from CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is that EC2 downtime has been prevented and time has been saved considerably, around eight to ten hours per week through automatic onboarding and centralized visibility."

"Cloud security posture management (CSPM) is most valuable."

"The RTR feature stands out as particularly valuable to me due to its capability to log into machines."

"The most valuable feature of CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is its lightweight sensor, taking minimal space and not impacting server performance."

"The scalability of the product has been great."

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"I would definitely recommend Google Cloud Security Command Center to others."

"It simplifies compliance efforts."

"The compliance reporting feature helped us maintain a baseline of compliance within the information security policies."

"Most people use the threat detection dashboard."

Cons

"Qualys TotalCloud needs to enhance its scanning capabilities in the IP domain, as it currently lacks the functionality to resolve IPs to their corresponding domain names."

"In a future release, I suggest that zero-day vulnerabilities should be predicted in advance using AI technologies. The system is not 100% secure yet, so proactive threat hunting could be enhanced to be more proactive than the current system."

"Their support could be improved."

"One of the things that could be improved is the alerts. Qualys is a fantastic tool, especially with the TruRisk feature, but one challenge that most leaders face involves alert fatigue."

"A feature improvement could be the inclusion of Windows OS support for container security, as it is currently only supported for Linux."

"To improve the user experience, reporting could be simplified for better comprehension by end users and project managers, facilitating issue resolution."

"The cloud licensing unit system is unclear, especially since "units" aren't well-defined."

"TotalCloud could improve its scanning of niche devices like Wi-Fi dongles and USB modems because they are often untested. It covers everything else, like laptops, mobile devices, and Bluetooth IoT devices. They can improve on the small IoT devices because hackers and testers use these."

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"The threat intelligence and user behavioral analysis could be more comprehensive."

"One area for improvement in Falcon Cloud Security is the support portal."

"Customers would benefit it CrowdStrike adopted some of SentinelOne's technologies."

"In terms of improvement, CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security could expand into the remediation path."

"The CrowdStrike partner portal documentation could be improved to provide proper instructions for integrating their products."

"There is room for improvement in the solution's ability to handle Linux systems."

"The CrowdStrike dashboard currently lacks a username field."

"The SIEM needs to be more developed."

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"There is definitely room for improvement in Google Cloud Security Command Center. While the functionality is very native, compared to third-party tools that offer a variety of features for easy integrations and custom KPIs, Google Cloud Security Command Center lacks some of these functionalities, requiring complex workarounds for custom reporting, and given that customers often use hybrid environments, having a broader perspective is necessary for integration."

"The AI capabilities have been heavily promoted, but I haven't seen a significant impact."

"Visibility can be improved along with automation."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am not sure about the pricing. From what I understand, it is a bit on the higher side, but I do not have the exact numbers."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive, but it offers a premier solution with no headaches."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers cost-effective licensing flexibility."

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

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"The pricing is reasonable, neither overly expensive nor excessively cheap, making it competitive compared to other market options."

"CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is pricy."

"It's an expensive package but does what it says it will do."

"It is expensive, but it adds value."

"CrowdStrike Falcon is very expensive."

"CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is very expensive for us. Last month, we had a big issue that took much time and money to resolve. It slowed down our business and required our management team to get involved. We had a problem similar to the "Blue Screen of Death" issue many US companies faced. This incident used up many of our IT resources in just a few months. That's why we're looking for a replacement tool now."

"Its price is moderate."

"The price is not too high, it is okay."

More CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security pricing and cost advice

"Initially, it used to be relatively expensive, starting at around four or five hundred dollars."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

Hospitality Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	30

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	15

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

To be totally honest, I do not have any best features because I have had a bad experience using this tool, especially...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is vulnerability management and exposure management. I use this tool to evalua...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CrowdStrike Falcon ASPM?

In terms of pricing, the setup cost and licensing are comparatively a bit expensive, but the solution's effectiveness...

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What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Falcon ASPM?

I recommend enhancing CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, particularly in the areas of vulnerability management and ag...

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What is your primary use case for CrowdStrike Falcon ASPM?

I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security for almost three years. My primary use case involves securing end...

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What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Security Command Center?

I am primarily working with Google Cloud Security Command Center, which is their CSPM, and also with the next-generat...

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What advice do you have for others considering Google Cloud Security Command Center?

I rate Google Cloud Security Command Center a seven and a half out of ten. While it is a ten from a security perspect...

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What needs improvement with Google Cloud Security Command Center?

There is definitely room for improvement in Google Cloud Security Command Center. While the functionality is very nat...

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Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security helps organizations stop cloud breaches from code to runtime. As CrowdStrike's cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP), it combines real-time cloud detection and response with proactive cloud security to help security teams prevent, detect, investigate, and stop modern cloud attacks.

Industry-leading threat intelligence and AI-powered insights help security teams understand how adversaries operate, uncover evasive threats, and respond with confidence. The result is a stronger cloud security posture, faster investigations, and reduced mean time to detect and respond.

What are CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security's key features?

Real-Time Protection: Detects and responds to cloud attacks in real time.
Industry-Leading Adversary Intelligence: Turns intel into prioritized risk and threats.
Cloud Asset Visibility: Discovers and maps assets across the entire cloud estate.
Preemptive Security: Identities risks earlier in development to prevent insecure deployments.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Faster Threat Detection and Response: Achieve up to 89% faster cloud detection and response
Improved Cloud Security Posture: Identify and prioritize high-risk vulnerabilities and misconfigurations faster
Reduce Blind Spots: Gain up to 72% faster ability to monitor the entire cloud estate
Compliance Assurance: Aids in maintaining industry standards.
Return on Investment: 264% Return on Investment over 3 year period

Organizations use Falcon Cloud Security to stop cloud breaches from code to runtime. It helps teams reduce blind spots, focus on the risks most likely to lead to a breach, and detect and respond to attacks faster. By connecting proactive cloud security with real-time detection and response, it strengthens security from development through production.

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Google Cloud Security Command Center streamlines security management by providing comprehensive visibility into asset security posture, empowering organizations to identify vulnerabilities and threats effectively.

Google Cloud Security Command Center offers a centralized platform for organizations to manage their security landscape, providing tools like threat detection and vulnerability scanning to protect cloud assets. Users benefit from its integration capabilities and detailed reporting, which enhance their ability to combat security challenges efficiently.

What are the key features of Google Cloud Security Command Center?

Asset Inventory: Centralizes information on all cloud assets, enabling tracking and management.
Security Posture: Provides insights into the security status and potential vulnerabilities of cloud resources.
Threat Detection: Identifies and alerts users about potential threats in real-time, facilitating prompt response.
Compliance Monitoring: Ensures resources meet regulatory requirements through continuous compliance checks.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating Google Cloud Security Command Center?

Enhanced Visibility: Offers comprehensive insights into cloud environments, enabling better asset management.
Proactive Security: Helps prevent security breaches by identifying potential vulnerabilities early on.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for multiple standalone security tools, lowering overall security costs.
Integration Support: Seamlessly integrates with existing workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.

Industries such as finance and healthcare benefit significantly from Google Cloud Security Command Center, as it helps them maintain compliance with strict regulations. Its ability to provide detailed security assessments and support integration with other cloud services makes it an essential tool for protecting sensitive data and ensuring uninterrupted service to customers.

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