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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CrowdStrike Partners With Australia's AARNet to Thwart Cyber-attacks in Research and Learning Institutions
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) has affirmed its commitment to helping research and learning institutions defend themselves against advanced cyber-attacks. On May 28, the company inked a strategic collaboration with Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet). As part of the partnership, the company is to deliver Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR to research and education institutions in the country. Utilizing real-time attack indicators, threat intelligence, and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform offers hyper-accurate detections. It also enables automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting, and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities. Australia's research and learning institutions stand to leverage the AI-powered solution to safeguard their system against any potential cyber-attacks. Powered by CrowdStrike's AI native platform and elite cyber expertise, the solution provides sector-specific services for thwarting potential attacks. The integration comes when sophisticated cyber attackers constantly target Australia's research and education sector. According to CrowdStrike Vice President Jon Fox, Falcon Complete Next Gen sets the standard for managed detection and response (MDR). Additionally, it is tailored to enhance and accelerate security operation center initiatives in collaboration with innovative service partners like AARNet. The executive expects the solution to be a true force multiplier in helping research cybersecurity teams combat cyber attacks. AARNet is Australia's national research and education network provider, delivering high-performance telecommunications, cybersecurity, and collaboration services for the country's research, education, and innovation sectors. Owned by Australian universities and CSIRO, AARNet has connected knowledge institutions for over 30 years, enabling global data-intensive science and large-scale international collaboration. CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based cybersecurity solutions globally, protecting endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data through a SaaS subscription model. Its Falcon platform offers threat intelligence, identity protection, security automation, vulnerability management, and AI-powered workflow solutions, ensuring comprehensive cyber defense for businesses. While we acknowledge the potential of Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CRWD and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and. Disclosure: None.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CrowdStrike and AARNet Partner to Bring Industry-Leading Managed Detection and Response to Australia's Research and Education Sector
Expanded managed services partnership provides 24/7 MDR powered by Falcon's AI-native technology and elite cyber expertise to stop advanced threats AUSTIN, Texas & SYDNEY, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet) today announced an expanded partnership to deliver CrowdStrike Falcon® Complete Next-Gen MDR to Australia's research and education sector through a new managed service. This service will provide institutions with industry-leading, 24/7 managed detection and response to defend against advanced cyber threats powered by CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete for Service Providers offering and delivered by AARNet. The speed and sophistication of cyberattacks continues to grow, while the cybersecurity skills gap widens. Australia's research and education sector is a prime target for adversaries with the valuable proprietary data and intellectual property they hold – often combined with underresourced internal security programs. Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, powered by CrowdStrike's AI-native Falcon® platform and elite cyber expertise, paired with AARNet's deep experience providing technology services to the research and education sector, provides institutions with the technology, expertise and sector-specific services they need to stay ahead of advanced threats. Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR will be available to AARNet customers through a standalone service or as an addition to a customer's existing AARNet Security Operations Center (SOC) managed services. "Expanding our partnership with CrowdStrike, cybersecurity's industry leader, simply makes sense given Australia's research and education sector is constantly targeted by sophisticated cyber threat actors," said Charles Sterner, CISO, AARNet. "Our customers need to be able to protect their vital assets with best-in-class cybersecurity capabilities and expertise. We're excited to work with CrowdStrike to provide an MDR solution that ensures customers can comprehensively manage, detect and respond to threats." "Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR sets the standard for MDR while accelerating SOC transformation initiatives in collaboration with innovative services partners like AARNet," said Jon Fox, vice president, channels and alliances, CrowdStrike Asia Pacific and Japan. "Together, we're a true force multiplier for Australia's education and research cybersecurity teams, delivering the advanced technology, expertise, and sector-specific experience they need to combat modern threats. We're excited to expand our partnership with AARNet, securing the mission-critical institutions powering Australia's next generation of innovation and growth." About CrowdStrike CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader, has redefined modern security with the world's most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data. Powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and world-class AI, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform leverages real-time indicators of attack, threat intelligence, evolving adversary tradecraft and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities. Purpose-built in the cloud with a single lightweight-agent architecture, the Falcon platform delivers rapid and scalable deployment, superior protection and performance, reduced complexity and immediate time-to-value. CrowdStrike: We stop breaches. Learn more: Follow us: Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Start a free trial today: © 2025 CrowdStrike, Inc. All rights reserved. CrowdStrike and CrowdStrike Falcon are marks owned by CrowdStrike, Inc. and are registered in the United States and other countries. CrowdStrike owns other trademarks and service marks and may use the brands of third parties to identify their products and services. About AARNet AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network) is the national research and education network provider, delivering high-performance telecommunications infrastructure, cyber security, and collaboration services to support Australia's research, education, training, and innovation sectors. Owned by the Australian universities and CSIRO, AARNet Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries deliver services that extend and evolve the organisation's mission. AARNet has been connecting Australia's knowledge institutions for more than 30 years. The network interconnects with global research and education networks, enabling participation in data-intensive science and international collaboration at scale. Learn more: Follow us: LinkedIn View source version on Contacts Media Contact Jake SchusterCrowdStrike Corporate Communicationspress@
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
CrowdStrike and AARNet Partner to Bring Industry-Leading Managed Detection and Response to Australia's Research and Education Sector
AUSTIN, Texas & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet) today announced an expanded partnership to deliver CrowdStrike Falcon ® Complete Next-Gen MDR to Australia's research and education sector through a new managed service. This service will provide institutions with industry-leading, 24/7 managed detection and response to defend against advanced cyber threats powered by CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete for Service Providers offering and delivered by AARNet. The speed and sophistication of cyberattacks continues to grow, while the cybersecurity skills gap widens. Australia's research and education sector is a prime target for adversaries with the valuable proprietary data and intellectual property they hold – often combined with underresourced internal security programs. Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, powered by CrowdStrike's AI-native Falcon® platform and elite cyber expertise, paired with AARNet's deep experience providing technology services to the research and education sector, provides institutions with the technology, expertise and sector-specific services they need to stay ahead of advanced threats. Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR will be available to AARNet customers through a standalone service or as an addition to a customer's existing AARNet Security Operations Center (SOC) managed services. 'Expanding our partnership with CrowdStrike, cybersecurity's industry leader, simply makes sense given Australia's research and education sector is constantly targeted by sophisticated cyber threat actors,' said Charles Sterner, CISO, AARNet. 'Our customers need to be able to protect their vital assets with best-in-class cybersecurity capabilities and expertise. We're excited to work with CrowdStrike to provide an MDR solution that ensures customers can comprehensively manage, detect and respond to threats.' 'Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR sets the standard for MDR while accelerating SOC transformation initiatives in collaboration with innovative services partners like AARNet,' said Jon Fox, vice president, channels and alliances, CrowdStrike Asia Pacific and Japan. 'Together, we're a true force multiplier for Australia's education and research cybersecurity teams, delivering the advanced technology, expertise, and sector-specific experience they need to combat modern threats. We're excited to expand our partnership with AARNet, securing the mission-critical institutions powering Australia's next generation of innovation and growth.' About CrowdStrike CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader, has redefined modern security with the world's most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data. Powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and world-class AI, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform leverages real-time indicators of attack, threat intelligence, evolving adversary tradecraft and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities. Purpose-built in the cloud with a single lightweight-agent architecture, the Falcon platform delivers rapid and scalable deployment, superior protection and performance, reduced complexity and immediate time-to-value. CrowdStrike: We stop breaches. Start a free trial today: © 2025 CrowdStrike, Inc. All rights reserved. CrowdStrike and CrowdStrike Falcon are marks owned by CrowdStrike, Inc. and are registered in the United States and other countries. CrowdStrike owns other trademarks and service marks and may use the brands of third parties to identify their products and services. About AARNet AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network) is the national research and education network provider, delivering high-performance telecommunications infrastructure, cyber security, and collaboration services to support Australia's research, education, training, and innovation sectors. Owned by the Australian universities and CSIRO, AARNet Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries deliver services that extend and evolve the organisation's mission. AARNet has been connecting Australia's knowledge institutions for more than 30 years. The network interconnects with global research and education networks, enabling participation in data-intensive science and international collaboration at scale.
