CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for Federal XIoT and OT Security

Key Terms

fedramp regulatory

FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a U.S. government initiative that sets security standards for cloud computing services used by federal agencies. It ensures that these online platforms protect sensitive information, similar to how a security system safeguards a building. For investors, FedRAMP indicates that a cloud service meets strict security requirements, which can influence its reliability and trustworthiness in handling data.

fedramp high regulatory

A FedRAMP High designation is a U.S. government security certification for cloud services that handle the most sensitive government data, showing the service meets rigorous controls for confidentiality, integrity and availability. Think of it like a high‑security vault stamp that lets a cloud provider store and process critical government information; for investors, it signals stronger competitive positioning, access to large public-sector contracts and potentially higher compliance costs and liability protection.

govcloud technical

GovCloud is a specialized cloud computing environment designed to meet strict security, privacy and regulatory requirements for government agencies and contractors. Think of it as a locked, monitored storage and computing room that only approved users and systems can enter; for investors it matters because companies that win or maintain GovCloud certifications can access steady, often large government contracts and face higher barriers to entry for competitors.

ai-driven risk prioritization technical

AI-driven risk prioritization uses machine learning to scan large amounts of data and rank potential dangers by seriousness and likelihood, like a digital triage nurse sorting which problems need attention first. For investors, it matters because it helps companies focus resources on the highest-impact risks — improving decision speed, reducing unexpected losses, and making forecasts about operational, regulatory or market threats more reliable for valuing a business.

threat intelligence technical

Threat intelligence is actionable information about cyber risks—who might attack, how they operate, and what systems or data are vulnerable—gathered from monitoring networks, software behavior, and public reports. For investors it matters because strong threat intelligence helps a company prevent disruptions, avoid costly breaches and fines, and protect reputation, much like a weather forecast and neighborhood watch help a community prepare for storms and deter crime.

zero-touch asset discovery technical

Zero-touch asset discovery is an automated system that finds and catalogs devices, software, or other company assets on a network without requiring manual setup or on-site configuration. Think of it like a smart scanner that walks through a building and logs every item it sees, so managers instantly know what exists and where. For investors, it matters because it cuts labor costs, speeds up IT or security rollouts, reduces the chance of unseen risk, and improves operational visibility—factors that can affect a company’s efficiency and risk profile.

Falcon for XIoT extends the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon platform to protect federal mission-critical operational and connected systems

AUSTIN, Texas & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fal.Con Gov 2026 -- CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Falcon® for XIoT has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Authorization, expanding CrowdStrike’s protection to federal operational and connected infrastructure at the government's highest authorization baseline. Delivered through the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon® platform in GovCloud, Falcon for XIoT protects the mission-critical systems that power national critical infrastructure.

“Federal agencies are defending operational and connected systems that were never designed with security in mind, especially against adversaries who make critical infrastructure a primary target,” said Michael Sentonas, president of CrowdStrike. “Falcon for XIoT extends the full FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon platform to the mission-critical systems agencies depend on, stopping breaches without disrupting operations.”

Securing the Systems That Power National Critical Infrastructure

Securing government operational and connected infrastructure is essential to national security. These environments present a distinct security challenge – assets are unmanaged, protocols are proprietary, and disrupting operations to deploy security controls is not an option.

Fragmented security tools create exploitable blind spots, leaving power grids, transportation systems, and medical devices vulnerable to attack. Falcon for XIoT closes these gaps by delivering native asset discovery, AI-driven risk prioritization, and real-time threat detection within the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon platform, providing unified visibility and protection across federal environments from a single console without disrupting operations.

Key capabilities for federal agencies include:

• Zero-Touch Asset Discovery: Automatically identifies and inventories industrial assets across segmented networks without dedicated sensors, manual configuration, or intrusive scans, delivering instant visibility into previously unmanaged operational and connected systems without disrupting operations.
• Unified Protection Across Federal Systems: Eliminates security gaps between federal IT and operational systems, preventing lateral movement into mission-critical infrastructure.
• AI-Powered Risk Prioritization: Patented ExPRT.AI identifies and prioritizes high-risk vulnerabilities, exposures, and XIoT asset conditions so agencies can address the exposures most likely to be exploited before adversaries act.
• Integrated Threat Detection and Response for Operational and Connected Systems: Correlates operational and connected infrastructure telemetry with Falcon endpoint signals and threat intelligence to identify, investigate, and respond to threats across federal systems in real time without disrupting operations.

To learn more about Falcon for XIoT, visit here. To learn more about CrowdStrike’s ongoing commitment to aligning to rigorous independent and government-led cybersecurity and information management standards, visit the CrowdStrike Compliance and Certification Page.

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.

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