In August 2025, CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, has been recognized as a leader in several categories by the 2025 IDC MarketScape, including Worldwide Incident Response Services and Exposure Management. The company plans to acquire Onum to enhance how data influences the Agentic SOC, reflecting its commitment to advancing cybersecurity operations. Additionally, CrowdStrike has developed a sophisticated AI-powered attack simulation engine to explore how adversaries use AI to execute complex, multi-stage cyberattacks, revealing the need for adaptive defense strategies like Charlotte AI, which aids in detection, triage, and response. This innovation emphasizes the critical balance between human expertise and machine intelligence in combating AI-augmented cyber threats.