CrowdStrike Acquires SGNL for $740 Million to Thwart AI-Powered Cyber Threats

CrowdStrike announced it will acquire identity-security startup SGNL for $740 million to integrate SGNL’s continuous identity technology into its Falcon cloud platform, aiming to secure both human and AI/machine identities; the transaction is expected to close in Q1 of fiscal 2027 and is positioned as a strategic move to combat AI-powered attacks and eliminate risks from standing privileges while reflecting broader consolidation in the cybersecurity sector.