CrowdStrike Bolsters SaaS Security With Adaptive Shield Buy

Purchasing Israeli Startup Will Expand SaaS Security and Identity Threat Protection Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 6, 2024

CrowdStrike plans to purchase a startup led by an ex-Proofpoint threat researcher to deliver unified protection across identity and SaaS security within hybrid cloud environments.

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The Austin, Texas-based endpoint security behemoth said its proposed acquisition of Tel Aviv, Israel-based Adaptive Shield will enhance identity-based and SaaS application security across on-premises Active Directory, cloud-based identity providers and SaaS apps. The deal will enable comprehensive visibility and control across human and non-human identities for more than 150 SaaS apps.

"As SaaS and AI adoption grows, every new application brings additional complexity and the risk of misconfigurations across human and non-human accounts that create openings for sophisticated attacks," said CEO George Kurtz. "With the acquisition of Adaptive Shield, CrowdStrike will continue to set the ...