CrowdStrike Named Leader in Forrester Wave Q3 2026 for Proactive Security Platforms

What Happened

CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform was named a leader in Forrester’s Q3 2026 Wave for proactive security platforms. The evaluation awarded CrowdStrike the highest strategy score and top marks in innovation and roadmap, positioning Falcon as the strongest overall performer in the category.

Impact for Defenders

Falcon’s recognition confirms its maturity in XDR, real‑time threat intelligence, and AI‑powered detection. Organizations using Falcon gain assurance that the platform’s roadmap aligns with evolving threat landscapes and that its integration with external threat feeds remains robust.

What to Do

• Verify all Falcon agents are running the latest version (currently 10.12.0 or later) to benefit from the newest detection rules.
• Review the updated threat‑intel feeds and ensure they are enabled for all endpoints.
• Leverage Falcon’s AI‑driven triage to reduce alert fatigue; configure the agentic SOC settings to prioritize high‑confidence detections.
• Schedule a quarterly review of Falcon’s XDR dashboards to validate coverage across network, endpoint, and cloud workloads.

Next Steps

Integrate Falcon’s new on‑device AI classification capabilities for data at rest, and consider extending Falcon Secure Access for zero‑trust browser protection. Keep an eye on Forrester’s future waves for guidance on emerging security trends.