CrowdStrike has expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud, aiming to enhance cloud security by integrating its industry-leading AI-powered protection into Google Cloud's services. This collaboration, announced at Google Cloud Next 2024, addresses the increasing threat of cloud intrusions, which have risen 75% year-over-year, by offering a unified security platform that simplifies protection for multi-cloud environments. Key features include support for Google Cloud Run and GKE Autopilot, a Kubernetes admission controller, and enhanced breach protection through OS configuration support. This partnership aims to provide organizations with comprehensive protection against advanced threats, facilitating faster breach response and supporting DevSecOps teams in managing cloud workloads efficiently.