New services integrate industry-leading technology, threat intelligence and human expertise to harden defenses against insider risks
CrowdStrike has unveiled its latest innovation, CrowdStrike Insider Risk Services, a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to tackle the growing challenges of insider threats. This new offering is tailored to help organizations detect and prevent risks stemming from negligent employees, malicious insiders, and sophisticated adversaries. By leveraging these services, organizations can proactively identify vulnerabilities, enhance their defenses, and mitigate insider risks before they escalate into significant issues.
The rising prevalence of insider threats has become a critical concern for organizations worldwide. According to recent data, the total average cost of resolving insider threats over a 12-month period has surged to $16.2 million. These incidents encompass a broad spectrum, from adversaries impersonating legitimate employees to exploit trust and gain access, to internal actors jeopardizing security through carelessness or malicious intent. Alarmingly, many organizations lack a formal insider risk program, leaving significant vulnerabilities in their security framework.
CrowdStrike Insider Risk Services address this gap by offering a proactive and comprehensive approach to managing insider risks. The service integrates the advanced capabilities of the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform with threat intelligence, threat hunting, tailored assessments, program reviews, and expert-led incident response. This multi-layered strategy provides organizations with a robust defense mechanism, setting a new benchmark for insider risk management.
A recent investigation by CrowdStrike’s intelligence team underscored the importance of such proactive measures. The team uncovered tactics employed by FAMOUS CHOLLIMA, a DPRK-linked adversary group known for infiltrating over 200 U.S. technology companies. By masquerading as legitimate employees, this group executed malicious activities that highlighted the critical need for organizations to fortify their defenses against insider threats.
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Key features of CrowdStrike Insider Risk Services include:
- Insider Risk Program and Technical Reviews: These services identify security gaps and strengthen an organization’s posture by leveraging CrowdStrike’s intelligence and 24/7 threat hunting capabilities.
- Tabletop Exercises and Red Team Simulations: Designed to test defenses, enhance detection capabilities, and uncover vulnerabilities using real-world insider threat scenarios.
- Incident Response: Expert-led services that utilize adversary-driven threat intelligence and telemetry from the Falcon platform to swiftly contain and mitigate insider incidents.
“Today’s insider risks, whether caused by an accident, negligence, or a sophisticated adversary, demand proactive and comprehensive protection to safeguard critical assets and minimize any potential impact,” said Thomas Etheridge, chief global services officer at CrowdStrike. “With deep adversary insights, extensive experience in countering complex threats, and industry-leading visibility and protection provided by the Falcon platform, CrowdStrike Insider Risk Services sets a new standard for combating the modern insider threat.”
CrowdStrike’s latest offering reaffirms its commitment to delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that enable organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats. By integrating intelligence-driven strategies with state-of-the-art technology, CrowdStrike empowers businesses to secure their critical assets and navigate the complexities of today’s threat landscape.