CrowdStrike Agrees to Acquire Fiddler AI and Dreadnode for $495M

CrowdStrike agreed to acquire Dreadnode to add AI security testing to its Falcon platform, aiming for general availability in Q4 2027. Dreadnode's tools test against 100+ AI attack strategies. CrowdStrike also plans to integrate Fiddler AI's monitoring tools. The company introduced an AI Kill Switch in Falcon Guardian, with endpoint capabilities planned later. Neither acquisition price was disclosed.

CrowdStrike acquires Fiddler AI for $400M and Dreadnought for $95M to boost AI security. It introduces an AI kill switch to block rogue AI agents. The acquired tech will integrate into CrowdStrike's Falcon Guardian platform.

CrowdStrike plans to acquire Fiddler AI and Dreadnode to enhance its Falcon platform with AI security testing and observability. The acquisitions aim to address security risks in AI systems, with integration expected by Q4 2027. Fiddler will add agent monitoring, while Dreadnode will provide automated testing capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

CrowdStrike plans to acquire Fiddler AI and Dreadnode to enhance enterprise AI security. Fiddler will provide AI observability, while Dreadnode will add automated security testing. The features will be integrated into Falcon Observe and Falcon Guardian, with general availability expected in Q4 FY27. The acquisitions are set to close in CrowdStrike's Q4 FY27.

CrowdStrike agreed to acquire Fiddler AI, an AI agent observability firm, for approximately $400M, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2027. Fiddler will be integrated into CrowdStrike's Falcon platform, enhancing agent monitoring and compliance. The acquisition is part of CrowdStrike's expansion in AI security, alongside the purchase of Dreadnode for $95M.

CrowdStrike plans to acquire Fiddler and Dreadnode to enhance its Falcon platform with AI observability and security testing. The deals, expected to close in Q4 FY2027, will cost approximately $400M and $95M respectively, according to the Wall Street Journal.