CrowdStrike to Acquire 2 Firms to Secure Enterprise AI Agents

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. announced plans to acquire Fiddler AI Inc. and Dreadnode Inc. for a reported $495M. Fiddler specializes in AI security testing, while Dreadnode focuses on simulated cyberattacks to reveal vulnerabilities. CrowdStrike will integrate Dreadnode's tech into its Falcon Guardian product and add an AI Kill Switch feature. According to the Wall Street Journal, Fiddler accounts for about $396M of the total acquisition cost.

CrowdStrike acquires Fiddler AI for $400M and Dreadnode for $95M to enhance AI security capabilities. Fiddler AI's observability tools and Dreadnode's automated testing will be integrated into CrowdStrike's Falcon platform, aiming to capture market share in AI security.

CrowdStrike (CRWD) agreed to acquire Dreadnode, a developer of automated AI security testing technology, to expand its Falcon platform. The acquisition, expected to close in Q4 FY27, will add capabilities for testing AI models, applications, and agents before deployment. Dreadnode's technology uses over 100 AI attack strategies to identify vulnerabilities. CrowdStrike plans to integrate Dreadnode's tech into its Falcon platform, extending its AI Detection and Response (AIDR) offering.

CrowdStrike will acquire Fiddler AI for $400M and Dreadnode for $95M, adding AI testing and monitoring to its Falcon platform. The deals, expected to close by Jan. 31, 2027, will extend CrowdStrike's capabilities in AI security. Fiddler's software evaluates AI agents pre-deployment and tracks their actions, while Dreadnode tests for security weaknesses. CrowdStrike plans to integrate these tools into its existing offerings, Falcon Observe and Falcon Guardian, respectively.

CrowdStrike introduced an AI agent kill switch to stop unauthorized activity in corporate networks. The feature is part of its Falcon Guardian platform and will be expanded. The company also plans to acquire AI observability startup Fiddler for approximately $400 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. The acquisition is expected to close by January 31, 2027.

CrowdStrike announced plans to acquire AI security startups Fiddler AI and Dreadnode for approximately $495 million. Fiddler's tools will be integrated into the Falcon platform, while Dreadnode's technology will enhance AI security testing. Both deals are expected to close in Q4 FY27.