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CrowdStrike vs Elbit Systems

CrowdStrike sells the Falcon platform, a set of security products and services that the company says combines security data, AI intelligence, automation and expertise to stop breaches. Elbit Systems is a global defense technology company that delivers solutions for a secure and safer world. CISO Tribune files both under EDR and XDR. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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CrowdStrike vs Elbit Systems: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike sells the Falcon platform, a set of security products and services that the company says combines security data, AI intelligence, automation and expertise to stop breaches.crowdstrike.comElbit SystemsElbit Systems is a global defense technology company that delivers solutions for a secure and safer world.elbitsystems.com
What it sells
  • Endpoint Security[1][5]Combines adversary intelligence and AI to stop breaches.
  • Next-Gen Identity Security[1][5]Continuous identity security for human, non-human and AI identities.
  • Cloud Security[1][5]A CNAPP with unified agent and agentless protection, from code to cloud.
  • SaaS Security[5]SSPM with visibility into identities and misconfigurations.
  • Exposure Management[5]Unified exposure management with attack surface visibility and vulnerability management.
  • Falcon Complete[5]24/7 managed detection and response (MDR).
  • Endpoint Detection[1]Technology for identifying and detecting threats on endpoint devices within government and industrial networks.
  • Security Operations Center AutomationTools that automate tasks and workflows within a security operations center.
  • Industrial Control System SecurityProtection technology aimed at securing industrial control systems used in critical infrastructure and industrial networks.
  • Training and SimulationCyber-focused training and simulation offerings as part of the company's cyber security solution set.
Categories
Headquarters
Austin, United States[4]Not stated on its pages
Founded
2011[3]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Public (NASDAQ: CRWD)[2][9]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • November 4, 2026CrowdStrike launched a sovereign cloud deployment in Saudi Arabia, bringing the Falcon platform to the Kingdom with in-country data residency.[19]
  • November 2, 2026CrowdStrike appointed Roland Stritt as vice president, Europe alliances.[20]
  • August 31, 2026CrowdStrike announced the launch of its Falcon IQ product.[6]
  • August 5, 2026CrowdStrike announced a $100,000 AI security challenge run in collaboration with Amazon Web Services.[7]
  • July 15, 2026CrowdStrike appointed AJ Shipley as its Chief Product Officer.[8]
  • October 29, 2026Elbit Systems said it will present its unmanned underwater vehicle capabilities for the first time at Euronaval 2026.[4]
  • October 26, 2026Elbit Systems announced contracts worth about $200 million from an Asia-Pacific country for airborne ISTAR and training solutions.[3]
  • October 20, 2026Elbit Systems completed its acquisition of International Submarine Engineering Ltd., a Canada-based maker of autonomous underwater and remotely operated systems.[5]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 5, 2026[9]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, CrowdStrike addresses organisations with fragmented security tools that it proposes to replace with the Falcon platform. Falcon Go is presented for businesses that want AI-powered antivirus against ransomware and breaches. CrowdStrike services are presented for organisations preparing for, responding to and recovering from breaches, and for teams that want to advance their security maturity. Charlotte AI is presented for SOC analysts who need unified cross-domain context to investigate. CrowdStrike also addresses organisations deploying AI agents, from deployment to runtime.From its own pages, Elbit Systems sells to customers who face battlefield challenges and threats. Elbit Systems also says it tailors total solutions to its customers' specific needs. Elbit Systems says it builds partnerships with customers worldwide.
Last verified
September 27, 2026October 12, 2026

Where they overlap

  • CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • CrowdStrike's primary category is EDR and XDR; Elbit Systems's is OT and ICS security.
  • CrowdStrike is also filed under Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP) and Identity threat detection and response. Elbit Systems is also filed under SOAR and security automation and Security awareness training.
  • CrowdStrike lists Endpoint Security, Next-Gen Identity Security, Cloud Security, SaaS Security, Exposure Management and 1 more. Elbit Systems lists Endpoint Detection, Security Operations Center Automation, Industrial Control System Security and Training and Simulation.
  • CrowdStrike is headquartered in Austin, United States.
  • CrowdStrike was founded in 2011.
  • CrowdStrike is a public company listed on NASDAQ as CRWD.

What it sells: CrowdStrike

What Next-Gen Identity Security does[1][5]
Next-Gen Identity Security is continuous identity security. It covers human, non-human and AI identities.
What Cloud Security does[1][5]
Cloud Security is a CNAPP. It offers unified agent and agentless protection, from code to cloud.
What SaaS Security does[5]
SaaS Security is SSPM. It delivers deep visibility into identities and misconfigurations.
What Exposure Management does[5]
Exposure Management is unified exposure management. It offers complete attack surface visibility and AI-powered vulnerability management.
What Falcon Complete does[5]
Falcon Complete is a managed detection and response (MDR) service. It runs 24/7 and is described as stopping breaches across the entire attack surface.

Questions about CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems

What do CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems sell?
CrowdStrike sells Endpoint Security, Next-Gen Identity Security, Cloud Security, SaaS Security, Exposure Management and 1 more. Elbit Systems sells Endpoint Detection, Security Operations Center Automation, Industrial Control System Security and Training and Simulation.
Are CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. CrowdStrike's primary category is EDR and XDR and Elbit Systems's is OT and ICS security.
Where are CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems headquartered?
CrowdStrike is headquartered in Austin, United States.
When were CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems founded?
CrowdStrike was founded in 2011.
Who owns CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems?
CrowdStrike is a public company listed on NASDAQ as CRWD.
Who are CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems sold to?
From its own pages, CrowdStrike addresses organisations with fragmented security tools that it proposes to replace with the Falcon platform. From its own pages, Elbit Systems sells to customers who face battlefield challenges and threats.
What have CrowdStrike and Elbit Systems announced recently?
November 4, 2026: CrowdStrike launched a sovereign cloud deployment in Saudi Arabia, bringing the Falcon platform to the Kingdom with in-country data residency. October 29, 2026: Elbit Systems said it will present its unmanned underwater vehicle capabilities for the first time at Euronaval 2026.

About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike sells the Falcon platform, a set of security products and services that the company says combines security data, AI intelligence, automation and expertise to stop breaches.[5]

CrowdStrike describes the Falcon platform as one unified platform to secure the agentic enterprise. CrowdStrike says the platform follows a collect once, use everywhere approach with unified visibility and full context. CrowdStrike says a single lightweight sensor captures high-fidelity telemetry across domains. CrowdStrike says its unified data foundation powers AI-driven protection that detects and stops threats in real time.[5][10]

CrowdStrike describes Endpoint Security as combining adversary intelligence and AI to stop breaches. For endpoints, CrowdStrike offers Falcon Go, Falcon Pro and Falcon Enterprise bundles. Falcon Go is described as simplified cybersecurity with AI-powered antivirus to protect a business from ransomware and breaches. Falcon Pro is described as comprehensive cybersecurity that deploys rapidly with simplified policy enforcement. Falcon Enterprise is described as unified endpoint security with AI-powered endpoint protection and real-time threat detection. CrowdStrike pricing allows monthly payment or annual billing.[1][5]

Next-Gen Identity Security is described as continuous identity security for human, non-human and AI identities. Cloud Security is a CNAPP with unified agent and agentless protection, from code to cloud. SaaS Security is SSPM that delivers deep visibility into identities and misconfigurations. Data Security is described as discovering sensitive data, tracking it in real time, and stopping data theft before it becomes a breach. Seraphic Enterprise Browser is described as protecting users, data and AI in the browser.[1][5]

CrowdStrike sells products aimed at AI adoption. AI Detection & Response is described as securing AI adoption and development, from agents to models to prompts, across endpoints, cloud, and SaaS. CrowdStrike says it discovers every AI agent, governs its access, and detects and stops risky behavior from deployment to runtime. CrowdStrike Falcon Guardian discovers known and shadow AI agents across endpoints, cloud, and software as a service (SaaS). CrowdStrike says Falcon Observe will evaluate agents before they deploy and trace every decision they make. CrowdStrike has announced it will acquire Fiddler to deliver agent observability for AI trust.[5][11][12]

For security operations, Next-Gen SIEM is described as consolidating siloed security tools and data. Agentic SOAR is described as orchestrating agents, workflows and automation across a security ecosystem. Charlotte AI assembles unified cross-domain context, coordinates multi-agent investigations and orchestrates governed response actions. Data Pipeline Management is described as accelerating an agentic SOC transformation with clean, high-quality, real-time data. Adversary OverWatch is described as 24/7 AI-powered, intelligence-led threat hunting across all domains.[5][13][14]

Exposure Management is described as unified exposure management with complete attack surface visibility and AI-powered vulnerability management. IT Automation is described as unifying security and IT on one platform, with one agent and console to reduce complexity and cost. XIoT Security is described as complete visibility and protection for mission-critical XIoT assets.[5]

CrowdStrike sells services to prepare for, respond to and recover from breaches. Falcon Complete is described as 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR) that stops breaches across the entire attack surface. Incident Response is described as 24/7 incident response to contain threats, restore order and mitigate breach impact. Cybersecurity Consulting is described as helping mature a cybersecurity program and mitigate technical risk. CrowdStrike Strategic Advisory Services align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, and CrowdStrike Red Team Services emulate sophisticated adversaries using realistic attack scenarios. Platform Services is described as fully operationalizing the Falcon platform and accelerating the time to ROI. Services Retainer is described as on-demand access to CrowdStrike expertise, from rapid response to long term resilience. CrowdStrike also sells operational support services giving expert advice on the optimization and operation of the Falcon platform, performed by the CrowdStrike Services team or one of its Certified Partners.[5][15][16][17]

On deployment, CrowdStrike says a single lightweight sensor is deployed to endpoints and managed through a web console. CrowdStrike says the Falcon platform has no controllers to be installed, configured, updated or maintained, and no on-premises equipment.[1][5][16][18]

CrowdStrike on the record

Sources

CrowdStrike full record

  1. [1]En usCrowdStrike · crowdstrike.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Crowdstrike named leader proactive security platformsCrowdStrike · crowdstrike.com · published September 24, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]57ccf214 5349 45de bac1 644b5d2ae0a5CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. via SEC EDGAR · ir.crowdstrike.com · published June 4, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]717b7579 e6fc 4864 af98 9523d5d4fecbCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. via SEC EDGAR (Form 10-K) · ir.crowdstrike.com · published March 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]CrowdStrike: We Stop Breaches with AI-native CybersecurityCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]CrowdStrike Launches Falcon IQ to Operationalize Project QuiltWorks at Machine SpeedCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. · published August 31, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]CrowdStrike Announces $100,000 International AI Security ChallengeCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. · published August 5, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]CrowdStrike Appoints AJ Shipley as Chief Product OfficerCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. · published July 15, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection PlatformG2 · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier C
  10. [10]The CrowdStrike Falcon® Platform | Unified Agentic SecurityCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]AI Agent Security | Secure Autonomous AI Agents | CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Falcon Observe | CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Charlotte AI: Agentic Analyst for CybersecurityCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Threat Intelligence & Hunting | CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Managed and On-Demand Cybersecurity Services | CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Cybersecurity Consulting Services | CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]CrowdStrike Falcon® Operational Support ServicesCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]CrowdStrike Deployment FAQ | CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]CrowdStrike Launches Sovereign Cloud in Saudi Arabia, Bringing AI-Native Cybersecurity to the KingdomCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. · published November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  20. [20]CrowdStrike Appoints Cybersecurity Industry Veteran Roland Stritt to Accelerate European Alliance GrowthCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. · published November 2, 2026 · Tier A

Elbit Systems full record

  1. [1]Cyber securityElbit Systems Ltd. · elbitsystems.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]About Us | Elbit SystemsElbit Systems · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $200 Million in Contracts for Airborne ISTAR and Training Solutions in Asia-PacificElbit Systems · published October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Euronaval 2026: Elbit Systems to Present UUV Capabilities for the First TimeElbit Systems · published October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Elbit Systems Expands Underwater and Maritime Autonomy Capabilities with Acquisition of ISEElbit Systems · published October 20, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Elbit Systems | Advanced Defense TechnologyElbit Systems · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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