CrowdStrike to Acquire SGNL to Secure Every Identity in the AI Era

CrowdStrike has announced its agreement to acquire SGNL, a leader in identity-first security, to enhance its Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security platform. This acquisition aims to address the growing identity attack surface fueled by the proliferation of SaaS and AI-powered applications, as well as the increasing number of non-human identities such as service accounts and AI agents. SGNL will enable continuous, context-aware authorization by dynamically managing access privileges based on real-time risk assessments, effectively replacing static access models. By integrating SGNL, CrowdStrike plans to deliver a modern identity protection solution that secures both human and non-human identities across hybrid cloud environments, strengthening the overall security posture and preventing identity-based attacks. This move is part of CrowdStrike's broader strategy to adapt to the evolving cybersecurity landscape in the AI era and ensure comprehensive protection across diverse identity types.