The text highlights the cybersecurity landscape in 2025, emphasizing CrowdStrike's prominent role and achievements, such as being named a leader in various industry assessments like The Forrester Wave and IDC MarketScape. It details the challenges posed by data protection policies, especially data localization, which could undermine global cybersecurity practices necessary for effective threat detection and response. The narrative underscores the importance of using advanced cybersecurity measures like endpoint detection, zero trust identity protection, and AI-driven solutions to combat evolving threats, particularly those that are identity-driven or malware-free. With the backdrop of global regulatory environments and ongoing policy debates, the text advocates for harmonized cybersecurity requirements to ensure both compliance and robust data protection, while recognizing the critical role of international data flows in modern IT infrastructure.