CrowdStrike Recognized as Leader in Forrester Wave for External Threat Intelligence Q3 2026

What Happened

CrowdStrike was named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for External Threat Intelligence Service Providers for Q3 2026. The firm received the highest scores in both Strength of Offering and Strength of Strategy, placing it ahead of competitors such as Recorded Future, Anomali, and ThreatConnect.

Impact on Defenders

The recognition confirms that CrowdStrike’s Falcon X platform delivers actionable, real‑time threat intelligence that can be ingested directly into endpoint, cloud, and network security tools. Organizations already using Falcon X benefit from continuous data classification and on‑device AI that surface indicators of compromise (IOCs) before they reach the network perimeter.

Key Features Highlighted by Forrester

• Real‑time data classification with on‑device AI that reduces false positives.
• Automated enrichment of IOCs with context such as tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Seamless integration with SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms via RESTful APIs.
• Proactive threat hunting capabilities that surface emerging adversary behaviors.

What Defenders Should Do

• Review current threat‑intel feeds and evaluate adding Falcon X to fill gaps in coverage.
• Enable real‑time data classification on endpoints to surface IOCs before they trigger alerts.
• Map Falcon X feeds to existing SIEM dashboards and SOAR playbooks for automated triage.
• Use Falcon X’s enrichment to prioritize alerts based on adversary tactics and potential impact.
• Conduct a pilot hunt against recent IOCs to validate the effectiveness of the new feeds.

"CrowdStrike’s threat‑intel capabilities are now the benchmark for organizations looking to stay ahead of evolving adversaries," – Forrester Analyst."