CrowdStrike Named Leader in Forrester Wave for External Threat Intelligence Providers – Q3 2026

In September 2026, Forrester released its Q3 2026 Wave for External Threat Intelligence Service Providers, placing CrowdStrike at the top of the Leader quadrant. The assessment highlighted CrowdStrike’s comprehensive threat data feeds, AI‑enhanced analytics, and seamless integration with Falcon XDR.

CrowdStrike’s strength in offering and strategy positions it as the go‑to provider for real‑time threat intelligence.

Impact on Defenders

• SecOps teams gain access to higher‑quality, real‑time indicators of compromise (IOCs) that feed directly into existing detection rules.
• Sysadmins can leverage the enriched threat context to prioritize alerts and reduce noise in log streams.
• Organizations that rely on Falcon XDR will see improved correlation across endpoint, network, and cloud layers.

Immediate Actions

• Verify that the latest threat intelligence feeds are enabled in Falcon XDR and that the “External Threat Intelligence” module is active.
• Update your detection rule base to incorporate the new IOCs and TTPs identified by CrowdStrike’s intelligence team.
• Configure automated playbooks to trigger containment actions when high‑confidence alerts are generated.
• Schedule a review of alert fatigue metrics to assess the impact of the enhanced feeds.

Long‑Term Considerations

Integrating CrowdStrike’s intelligence into your SOC’s threat hunting workflow will accelerate the identification of emerging adversaries. Maintain regular updates to the feed and monitor Forrester’s future waves for shifts in the threat landscape.