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CrowdStrike - Leading Cybersecurity through Major Incidents

CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response. Their flagship product, CrowdStrike Falcon, is a cloud-native platform offering comprehensive security solutions.

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Major Events and Contributions

  • 2023: Healthcare Sector Ransomware Attacks - Assisted multiple healthcare organisations in responding to targeted ransomware attacks, ensuring patient data security and operational continuity.

  • 2023: MOVEit Transfer Vulnerability Exploitation - Played a crucial role in identifying and mitigating the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability, aiding organisations in avoiding data breaches and operational disruptions.

  • 2022: Log4Shell Vulnerability Response - Provided rapid threat intelligence and mitigation strategies for the widespread Log4Shell vulnerability, helping organisations protect their systems from exploitation.

  • 2021: Kaseya VSA Ransomware Attack - Helped manage the response to the ransomware attack on Kaseya VSA, a major IT management software provider, mitigating impacts on numerous businesses globally.

  • 2021: JBS Foods Ransomware Attack - Provided incident response and threat intelligence to JBS Foods, one of the world's largest meat processors, following a ransomware attack that disrupted operations.

  • 2021: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack - Assisted in incident response after the DarkSide ransomware attack, helping restore operations and improve cybersecurity defences.

  • 2020: SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack - Led the investigation into the attack affecting U.S. government agencies and enterprises, offering critical insights and remediation assistance.

  • 2019: Norsk Hydro Ransomware Attack - Supported the incident response and recovery efforts after Norsk Hydro, a major aluminium producer, was hit by ransomware, providing critical support to resume operations.

  • 2019: Marriott Data Breach - Assisted in the response to the data breach affecting millions of customers, helping to identify the breach source and advising on improved security measures.

  • 2018: Olympic Destroyer Malware Attack - Investigated and provided detailed analysis of the malware attack targeting the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, helping protect future events.

  • 2017: NotPetya Cyber Attack - Instrumental in responding to the destructive malware outbreak, helping organisations recover and protect their infrastructure.

  • 2017: WannaCry Ransomware Attack - Played a significant role in identifying and mitigating the global ransomware spread, providing critical threat intelligence and response tools.

  • 2016: Democratic National Committee (DNC) Hack - Hired to investigate the breach and attributed the attack to Russian state-sponsored groups Cozy Bear (APT29) and Fancy Bear (APT28), pivotal in understanding foreign election interference.

  • 2015: Ukrainian Power Grid Cyberattack - Investigated the cyberattack on Ukraine's power grid, providing crucial analysis and response strategies to improve critical infrastructure security.

  • 2014: Sony Pictures Hack - CrowdStrike investigated the high-profile attack attributed to North Korean state-sponsored actors, providing critical insights and attribution.

  • 2013: Operation Aurora - Provided insights and analysis into the sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting major companies like Google, Adobe, and others, attributed to Chinese threat actors.

  • 2012: Saudi Aramco Shamoon Attack - Assisted in the investigation of the Shamoon malware attack on Saudi Aramco, helping to understand the nature and impact of the attack on the oil giant’s infrastructure.

Key Features

  • Endpoint Protection: Utilizes machine learning and behavioural analytics to detect and prevent malware, ransomware, and other advanced threats in real-time.
  • Cloud-Native Platform: Designed to be deployed rapidly with minimal impact on endpoint performance, leveraging cloud scalability and flexibility.
  • Threat Intelligence: Provides actionable threat intelligence through CrowdStrike’s Falcon X, enabling proactive threat hunting and faster incident response.
  • Incident Response: Offers robust incident response capabilities to quickly identify, contain, and remediate security incidents, minimizing the impact on the organisation.
  • Managed Threat Hunting: Falcon OverWatch provides 24/7 managed threat hunting services, ensuring continuous monitoring and proactive threat detection.

Advanced Capabilities

  • AI and Machine Learning: Employs sophisticated AI and machine learning algorithms to detect and respond to both known and unknown threats, enhancing the accuracy and speed of threat detection.
  • Behavioural Analytics: Analyses endpoint behaviour to identify anomalies and potential threats, even those that do not match known attack patterns.
  • Zero Trust Security: Supports Zero Trust security models by continuously verifying the integrity and security posture of endpoints.
  • Threat Graph: Utilises a graph database to correlate vast amounts of security data, providing deep insights into threat patterns and attacker behaviours.

Deployment and Management

  • Ease of Deployment: CrowdStrike Falcon is easy to deploy across various environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Scalability: Scalable to protect organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, without compromising performance.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Features an intuitive web-based console for managing security policies, monitoring activity, and responding to incidents.

Compliance and Data Sovereignty

  • Regulatory Compliance: Helps organisations meet regulatory requirements by providing detailed logging, reporting, and compliance management features.
  • Data Protection: Ensures that customer data is handled securely, with options for data residency to comply with regional data protection laws.

Additional Services

  • Threat Intelligence Services: Offers in-depth threat intelligence reports and analysis to help organisations stay ahead of emerging threats.
  • Proactive Services: Provides proactive security services, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security posture reviews.

CrowdStrike's involvement in these significant events demonstrates its critical role in modern cybersecurity. The company’s advanced technology, comprehensive threat intelligence, and expert incident response capabilities make it a trusted partner for organisations facing serious cyber threats.

Sources

  1. CrowdStrike Official Website
  2. CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

  3. CrowdStrike Services

  4. News Articles and Reports

  5. BBC News. (2014). "Sony Pictures hack: North Korea behind attack, says FBI".
  6. Reuters. (2015). "Hackers attack second Ukrainian power firm".
  7. The Guardian. (2016). "Russia behind Democratic Party cyber-attacks, says CrowdStrike".
  8. Wired. (2017). "The WannaCry Ransomware Attack Has Spread to 150 Countries".
  9. CNN. (2017). "NotPetya cyber attack cost shipping giant Maersk up to $300 million".
  10. Bloomberg. (2018). "Olympic Destroyer: The Malware That Could Wreak Havoc on the Winter Games".
  11. The New York Times. (2019). "Marriott Data Breach Is Traced to Chinese Hackers as U.S. Readies Crackdown on Beijing".
  12. BBC News. (2019). "Norsk Hydro hit by 'massive' cyber-attack".
  13. The Wall Street Journal. (2020). "What We Know About the SolarWinds Cyberattack".
  14. Reuters. (2021). "JBS paid $11 million to ransomware attackers".
  15. CNBC. (2021). "Colonial Pipeline CEO tells why he paid hackers a $4.4 million ransom".
  16. The Verge. (2021). "Kaseya ransomware attack affected up to 1,500 businesses, CEO says".
  17. TechCrunch. (2022). "Log4Shell vulnerabilities open the door for ransomware attacks".

  18. Forbes. (2023). "MOVEit Transfer Zero-Day Exploit Targeting Organizations".

  19. Academic and Industry Reports

  20. CrowdStrike Global Threat Report (Annual Reports).
  21. SANS Institute. "Case Studies in Cybersecurity".

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by Antonio Feijao UK