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

What Happened

CrowdStrike was named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for External Threat Intelligence Service Providers, Q3 2026, achieving the highest scores in both Strength of Offering and Strength of Strategy. The assessment evaluated market presence, product breadth, and future vision for threat‑intelligence services.

Impact on Defenders

Organizations that rely on third‑party threat intel now have a validated, high‑performance option that aligns with Falcon XDR and other CrowdStrike products. The ranking signals that CrowdStrike’s feeds are comprehensive, timely, and actionable for security teams.

What to Do

• Review current threat‑intel subscriptions and compare coverage gaps with CrowdStrike’s feeds.
• Integrate CrowdStrike’s real‑time data classification and on‑device AI capabilities into existing detection pipelines.
• Leverage the SafeMind framework to align intelligence with automated response playbooks.
• Schedule a pilot to measure detection lift and false‑positive reduction.

“CrowdStrike’s intelligence services are built on a foundation of real‑time data and AI, enabling defenders to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.”