We use it for EDR as well as cloud security posture management. We also use file integrity and vulnerability management.
Deputy General Manager at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
Worth the money and provides a lot of control and visibility
Pros and Cons
- "Cloud security posture management (CSPM) is most valuable."
- "There should be cloud storage scanning. We would like to have cloud storage vulnerability and threat management on any cloud storage."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
By implementing CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, we wanted a 360-degree view of the security landscape of our enterprise. We wanted the complete view in one single dashboard, and our requirement was almost met with this solution.
We gained a lot of control and visibility into our cloud infrastructure using CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security. Within 30 days of deployment, we started seeing its value.
What is most valuable?
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) is most valuable.
What needs improvement?
There should be cloud storage scanning. We would like to have cloud storage vulnerability and threat management on any cloud storage.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. I would rate it a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. I would rate it a nine out of ten for scalability.
In terms of our environment, we have multiple sites, multiple delivery centers, and multiple clouds. CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is covering all aspects.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had McAfee, and we replaced McAfee with CrowdStrike because of the features such as EDR. We got multiple security features from a single vendor.
How was the initial setup?
It is deployed on the public cloud. We use AWS and Azure.
Its initial setup was straightforward. Its implementation took about 15 days.
We did the agent installation on a test bed or less critical devices. We monitored the performance, and we monitored the data coming into CrowdStrike from those deployments. Once we were satisfied, we followed a phased approach. Phase by phase, we covered all our resources under the CrowdStrike umbrella.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented it in-house. We had two senior engineers involved.
In terms of maintenance, it does not require any maintenance from our side.
What was our ROI?
It is worth the money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Its price is moderate.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend trying its features, evaluating it, and seeing if it fits your requirements. Only then proceed with the purchase.
I would rate CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security a ten out of ten. It is good.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
SOC Analyst at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
It's easy to gather insights and conduct analysis about existing threats
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to gather insights and conduct analysis about existing threats."
- "The threat intelligence and user behavioral analysis could be more comprehensive."
What is our primary use case?
We use Falcon to protect endpoints, including the on-premise systems and cloud environment.
How has it helped my organization?
CrowdStrike protects us from vulnerabilities and threats while mitigating the risk. The security integration is quite good, but we had a few issues integrating with some of our client's endpoints. They wanted us to monitor some of their medical devices, such as MRIs, in case anyone attempted to attack through them.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to gather insights and conduct analysis about existing threats. Threat hunting enables you to track on-prem services, and the real-time response capability improves threat and risk analysis.
What needs improvement?
The threat intelligence and user behavioral analysis could be more comprehensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used CrowdStrike Falcon for 3 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon 6 out of 10 for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon 7 out of 10 for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I rate CrowdStrike support 8 out of 10. We've had a good experience with them. They're helpful and always respond quickly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've worked with Microsoft Defender. I'm more familiar with that.
How was the initial setup?
I don't have hands-on experience with the deployment. My team deployed it. The deployment time varies, and we do it in batches. It involves many tasks, and it can take weeks. After deployment, it requires regular patching.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You can't get a fixed price for these tools. If you subscribe to something and need to deploy it to another team, the price goes up. It's the same with Microsoft Defender. I'm not responsible for the budget, but I think it's cost-effective for providing detection and response for an entire organization.
What other advice do I have?
I rate CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security 8 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Chief Executive Officer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Machine learning enhances security and detects unauthorized scripts and potential data exfiltration
Pros and Cons
- "It provides alerts on suspicious command executions, helping us safeguard our systems."
- "The user interface needs improvement as it's sometimes difficult to locate specific dashboards or reports."
What is our primary use case?
We are a small company using CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security for next-generation endpoint security and antivirus protection. We do not have dedicated threat hunters on the platform and primarily use it for endpoint protection.
How has it helped my organization?
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security helps us ensure that our endpoints are protected, which was essential for achieving the Cyber Essentials Plus certification. It also allows us to demonstrate to partners that we are diligent about protecting both our data and theirs.
What is most valuable?
The most effective feature is the machine learning aspect, which detects unauthorized scripts and potential data exfiltration. It provides alerts on suspicious command executions, helping us safeguard our systems.
What needs improvement?
The user interface needs improvement as it's sometimes difficult to locate specific dashboards or reports. Simplifying the naming of elements in the UI could make it easier and more intuitive for users.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for about six months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I recommend CrowdStrike Falcon for companies of all sizes, from small businesses like ours to some of the largest companies in the world.
What was our ROI?
We do not expect to get a direct ROI. It is an expense we are willing to pay to conform to Cyber Essentials Plus and demonstrate responsibility in protecting our data and that of our partners. It also helps in mitigating third-party risks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing for CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is reasonable, especially for small companies with limited budgets. It is essential for achieving Cyber Essentials Plus and is cheaper than solutions like Splunk for Next Gen SEAM.
What other advice do I have?
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is not recommended for highly sensitive data environments, such as government intelligence services, where cloud products might not be suitable.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Senior security engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Accelerated incident response with real-time threat management
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the real-time response, which allows me to log into a machine to pull files and check signatures for malicious activities, and the ability to restrict USB block storage usage on endpoints by policy."
- "There is room for improvement in the solution's ability to handle Linux systems."
What is our primary use case?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security extensively for maintaining endpoint security. It is mainly used to protect systems against malicious binaries. In our cloud environment, we use it by deploying agents on our cloud instances operating in AWS and GCP to protect these instances from malicious binaries.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has significantly enhanced our incident response times when dealing with malware or possible malicious file activities. It allows me to log into machines and pull copies of suspected files, eliminating the need to physically obtain the machines for analysis.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the real-time response, which allows me to log into a machine to pull files and check signatures for malicious activities, and the ability to restrict USB block storage usage on endpoints by policy.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in the solution's ability to handle Linux systems. It does well for Windows, but it relies on binary scanning for Linux and lacks comprehensive rules for detecting suspicious behavior. I have had to develop my own custom rules in CrowdStrike for Linux.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this product extensively for about the past four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Apart from the recent media attention for causing some instability worldwide, the solution is quite stable and I haven't had any major concerns.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution scales very well, with the only limitation being the licensing purchased.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Carbon Black extensively in the past.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is mostly straightforward. They provide a simple way to deploy the endpoint, simplifying the installation process for users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is quite expensive. The pricing fluctuates based on various factors such as company size, and there is room for negotiation, but it is generally expensive enough that most midsize companies find it difficult to afford.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise first-time users to monitor the number of endpoints regularly to ensure they are checking in. Additionally, they should add custom detections for Linux to identify unexpected behaviors, as the default detection for Linux is not very comprehensive.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
ICT Director at a government with 51-200 employees
Lightweight and has login features like multi factor authentication
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has login features like multi factor authentication."
- "The tool could give us more templates so that people who are not updated with the platform can easily get acquainted with how to secure and utilize the product more."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for protection on the go for end-user computers, identity management, proactive awareness of devices on the network, and statistical collection on the devices.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is that the solution for IT security is not based on the on-premises solution; it is available on demand. It is lightweight and can be held on a mobile device. The solution has login features like multi factor authentication. The tool facilitates data collection of the equipment on the network, including solutions on whether to remove or keep some computers.
The solution interacts with the domain controller and gives an update on what specifics may be harmful to the environment so that we can tag it to the users before they actually contact the IT team for support.
What needs improvement?
While it may be able to show the user in the drill zone, it could have a listed column at a higher level. That way, it would help the IT team do targeted interventions rather than having to drill into the details. The tool could give us more templates so that people who are not updated with the platform can easily get acquainted with how to secure and utilize the product more.
The only thing I don't like about the application is when a computer name changes, the CrowdStrike app maintains the two devices. The name or the MAC address was different. I'm unsure if the solution can flush the database based on the similarities in the MAC address.
The solution lists the equipment but maintains the tool name on to something else. If we have renamed the equipment that joined the platform before, we just delete it manually. So, we know which one is now the new name.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security for more than two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are confident that the solution should be able to scale well based on the current features and the modular programming that it appears to be doing. The idea of scalability is that it can handle volumes of data requests outside of what our environment is doing. We not only deploy the solution in one domain controller, but what we can see on the domain controller is based on our environment setup. Based on the hybrid point of view, I think the solution is very scalable.
We have around 500 users working with the solution in our environment. In my environment, we're testing to see if we need to increase usage. If not, the other solution would be mobile device management to handle the other exceptions we currently see.
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
When we recently got the licenses, we were told to do something. When we observed that we didn't want to transfer where we were, they did something else to help with the solution. The technical team is not just technical; they're also human in that they're adaptable to customer needs and provide guidance.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The team was awesome at implementing the tool. When we transferred to the paid version, the technician or engineer from CrowdStrike transferred to the new tenant without redeploying the endpoint, which was awesome for me.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution's initial setup a nine out of ten.
What was our ROI?
I can't give you a percentage of the return on investment. The solution protects me from the cybersecurity threats, which is very good for me and my team. So, I'm giving you a qualitative response as opposed to a quantitative response.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's an expensive package but does what it says it will do. Specialists are usually not cheap, so you expect to have a great package. They help you customize it, so I think it is worth it. The solution's pricing is in the same range as FortiEDR's. We paid over five million dollars for our package based on the number of subscriptions and the other add-ons to the package bundle.
The licensing fee we pay for the solution doesn't include managed services because my technical team and I were able to handle the product. It's very easy to maneuver. There's no additional cost for us to use the product outside the bundle we've requested. We ask for the basics, and then we include add-ons for the identity and server management. That will be the only add-ons cost that is manageable.
I rate the solution’s pricing an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
The dashboard gives an overview of the last login for somebody besides you. You know what is going on at a high level since you don't always have to have one operating system or environment. The suggestion and the data dictionary or the look of the threat environment are also helpful because they help us prepare against the threat landscape once it is known.
Based on how the organization is listed, you could classify the equipment according to an organizational unit to identify the component. That is helpful because if you're being attacked, you can see where the entry point comes from based on the response coming from the panel. This response can be emailed to the team.
The solution is deployed on the cloud. Before buying the solution, understand the technology gap so that you can look for the features you need. Any lightweight product that can be accessed on a mobile device on the go or outside the office is a great product for security specialists. The solution offers good availability and multi factor authentication. Some security concerns are built into the tool's security package.
It helps you understand the ecosystem of lurking threats waiting to come to your network or already on it. It is a great product for those who want inventory insight into their network. It gives you a lot of details that you probably wouldn't have captured if you didn't have great inventory management from an IT perspective.
The tool can also help you plan your next product or procurement of equipment to get better feedback on what's going on from your user experience. For me, the solution's statistics insight is great. The dashboard is awesome because you don't have to look for something. It can tell you exactly which computers are online and which haven't come online for a long time.
From a technological point of view, you can call and find out why equipment is not online to make a proactive decision.
I believe AI has always been a part of the package we've been using for a time. The proactive threat hunt based on statistics in the environment is a part of the AI search feature in the portal. From a cybersecurity point of view, if the product can detect a threat lurking in your network, it helps you sleep better at night because you don't have to look for it all the time.
The statistics provided via email or in the CrowdStrike environment point you in a direction so you can do something. If you don't want to do it yourself, the tool can be trained to do it automatically for you if you allow the settings.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable protection with future user interface improvements
Pros and Cons
- "I think the overall solution should be rated a ten out of ten."
- "I think the UI could be improved, but the technical support said CrowdStrike will improve the UI in the near future. But right now, it’s so messy."
What is our primary use case?
We are using CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint protection across the organization.
What needs improvement?
I think the UI could be improved, but the technical support said CrowdStrike will improve the UI in the near future. But right now, it’s so messy.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using it maybe since last year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable, and we already forgot—it just installed and forgot.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is quite good. We can just WhatsApp the technical easily.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
This is our first time using CrowdStrike.
How was the initial setup?
It's easy to implement the product and we are already up and running in five minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is still manageable. I think it's about five or six thousand per year. No additional cost for maintenance or support; it's all included in the quotation.
What other advice do I have?
I don’t know if I need to recommend it. I think the overall solution should be rated a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Information security & IT technology Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Streamlined malware detection with hassle-free cloud integration and responsive support
Pros and Cons
- "I find the easy installation process, quick detection capabilities, and the cloud-based console very useful for this solution."
- "The pricing is very high and should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I sell and resell CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security as part of my company's cybersecurity portfolio for endpoint detection platforms.
How has it helped my organization?
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security assists in detecting malware and provides effective security solutions without the need for hardware servers, saving resources on infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
I find the easy installation process, quick detection capabilities, and the cloud-based console very useful for this solution.
What needs improvement?
CrowdStrike had a significant issue with Windows integration two months back. The pricing is very high and should be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with and reselling CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is very stable, and I would rate it at ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is scalable. I would rate its scalability as seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is very easy to reach and helpful; I would rate it as ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What about the implementation team?
My company is an integrator, and I handle the deployment and implementation process personally.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is very high, and I would rate the current pricing as four out of ten.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I also work with Microsoft and ESET as part of my company's cybersecurity portfolio for endpoint detection platforms.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security because it provides excellent services for endpoint security and is very effective as a security solution.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CTSO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Offers reliable threat intelligence features with AI capabilities and excellent stability
Pros and Cons
- "The threat intelligence is the most vital feature"
- "The file integrity monitoring feature should be enhanced and offered more control"
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used for endpoint management and profiling. CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security offers protection against security threats or attacks.
What is most valuable?
The threat intelligence is the most vital feature of CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security.
What needs improvement?
Certain endpoint management features, such as encryption and extensive file integrity monitoring, should be added to the solution. The file integrity monitoring feature should be enhanced and offered more control. The functionality of DLP also needs to be enhanced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution exhibits impressive stability. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In our company, about 20 clients use CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, and the total number of end-users combining all clients exceeds 1000. I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Support is provided based on the service level availed from CrowdStrike. I would rate the basic tech support a six out of ten. An advanced service contract with the vendor includes more available support members for rapid response, I would rate the advanced support from the vendor an eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with Trend Micro, Symantec and McAfee. CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is a more enhanced and cost-effective solution than Trend Micro.
How was the initial setup?
The solution can be easily deployed. If numerous endpoints are involved in the deployment, automation tools like SCM can push the packages, which then start communicating with the servers.
Our company offers security service management, therefore we manage the license renewals and facilitate the regular maintenance. One product manager from our company and a team of three professionals are needed to maintain CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's an expensive product. The solution costs around $60 for a single user on a yearly basis. I would rate the pricing a four out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
The solution's threat intelligence features enhance endpoint detection and security to a great extent. The aforementioned feature quickly detects new malware based on behavior with the assistance of an AI learning model.
The solution acts as a single agent with multiple capabilities, but some features don't perform optimally, including DLP and file integrity monitoring, which aren't extensive enough.
The product enhances endpoint security and management of global threats. The solution's AI module learns from behavior and it's able to detect behavior inconsistencies, facilitating rapid threat detection and mitigation.
I would definitely recommend the product to other users. CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is slightly more expensive than other competitor solutions. Every customer of our company can't afford CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, and there isn't always a need for its high-end features, so we recommend a different solution. I would rate the product a nine out of ten. I believe some features are still missing from the solution.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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