CrowdStrike's Michael Sentonas Discusses the Importance of Consolidating Security Tools and the Role of AI in Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology leader, has been making headlines lately for its innovative approach to cybersecurity and its use of AI in preventing and responding to cyber threats. In a recent interview with VentureBeat, Michael Sentonas, CrowdStrike's president, shared his insights into the security challenges organizations face, as well as the importance of consolidating security tools and leveraging AI in cybersecurity.
The Importance of Consolidating Security Tools
As cyber threats become increasingly complex, organizations are finding it more challenging to manage their security tools. Sentonas pointed out that it's not uncommon for organizations to have 10 to 15 different security vendor technologies deployed, with each vendor suite having a couple of different products. This complexity makes it harder to manage and creates the perfect opportunity for attackers.
From an economic standpoint, consolidating security tools makes sense since it costs a fortune in training and support paths. Sentonas stresses the importance of consolidation, as it reduces complexity and allows organizations to focus on what truly matters — securing endpoints and identities.
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
One of the ways to secure endpoints and identities is through the use of AI. CrowdStrike has been using AI as part of its efficacy models, prevention models, and threat hunting. AI enables the organization to show the techniques that adversaries are using and whether those techniques have ever been used in the network. By leveraging AI, the barrier to becoming a decent threat hunter is lower, thereby helping organizations focus on what matters.
However, AI should not serve as a distraction. Sentonas acknowledged that while the media coverage of ChatGPT and generative AI is good, it's essential to engage with AI for cybersecurity and not just the concept of AI. Sentonas reiterated that CrowdStrike uses AI in various areas, and AI is a big core part of what the organization does.
The Intersection of Endpoints and Identities
One of the biggest challenges that organizations face today is the intersection of endpoints and identities. CrowdStrike is careful not to put customers through the challenges of rolling out multiple or bloated endpoints that increase complexity. The organization ensures that the agent size does not increase significantly as the user experience is critical.
Regarding the intersection of endpoint and identity, Sentonas noted that it is one of the critical problems that organizations face. At RSA 2023, CrowdStrike's demo session showcased some of the challenges with identity and complexity. If organizations can solve the intersection of endpoint and identity, they can solve a significant part of the cyber problem.
Editorial and Advice
Consolidation of security tools and the use of AI in cybersecurity are essential in protecting endpoints and identities. However, organizations should recognize that the implementation of AI in cybersecurity requires a deep understanding of AI and its applications. Organizations should engage with AI for cybersecurity and leverage its benefits. Additionally, identity is one of the critical problems that organizations face, and it should be given serious attention. Organizations should focus on the intersection of endpoints and identities to solve a big part of the cyber problem.
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