Cognizant & CrowdStrike Partner to Strengthen Enterprise Security and Simplify Threat Defense

As businesses continue moving their operations to the cloud, they adopt various cloud service models to meet their specific needs. These include Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) for on-demand computing resources, SaaS for accessing applications over the internet, PaaS for application development without managing underlying infrastructure, and CaaS for streamlined deployment and management of containerized applications. While these technologies offer significant advantages in terms of flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, they also expose organizations to a broader range of cybersecurity risks. As cloud environments grow more complex, so do the threats targeting them—ranging from data breaches and ransomware attacks to misconfigurations that leave systems vulnerable.

At the same time, companies are facing increasing challenges in managing cybersecurity as attackers leverage automation, AI-driven threats, and sophisticated social engineering tactics which traditional security measures cannot address, leaving organizations vulnerable to attacks. As the cloud landscape continues to evolve, businesses must take a proactive approach to cybersecurity, ensuring that their security strategies keep pace with technological advancements and emerging threats. A well-integrated security system not only protects against cyberattacks but also enables organizations to operate more efficiently and with greater confidence in their digital infrastructure.

Cognizant and CrowdStrike have joined forces to enhance enterprise cybersecurity, bringing AI-powered protection to SAP users and other organizations managing complex IT landscapes. This partnership leverages the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon platform to streamline security operations, reduce dependency on outdated legacy tools, and strengthen overall cyber resilience. By integrating Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and Falcon Cloud Security, the collaboration enables organizations to better manage risks and safeguard critical systems.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, cloud-based attacks have surged in the past year alone. The speed and complexity of breaches continue to accelerate, making traditional security approaches insufficient. With SAP landscapes increasingly shifting to the cloud, organizations must adopt AI-driven, real-time threat detection to protect their environments. The integration of Cognizant’s Neuro Cybersecurity platform with CrowdStrike’s Falcon technology provides advanced security capabilities, improving threat visibility, incident response, and operational resilience.

What this means for SAPinsiders

Adopt AI-Powered Cybersecurity to Keep Pace with Evolving Threats: Traditional security measures are no longer enough to protect SAP environments, as cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, automated, and AI-driven. Cloud-based attacks have surged, putting organizations at greater risk. SAP users should integrate AI-driven, real-time threat detection solutions such as CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and Falcon Cloud Security into their security operations. By leveraging AI-powered analytics and automation, businesses can proactively detect and mitigate cyber threats before they escalate. With AI-powered threat detection, SAP customers can enhance security monitoring, reduce response time to incidents, and ensure stronger protection of critical business applications and data. This reduces the risk of operational downtime and financial losses due to cyberattacks.

Unify Security Operations to Eliminate Fragmented Protection: Many organizations rely on a mix of disconnected security tools, leading to inefficiencies, gaps in coverage, and increased complexity in threat response. A unified security approach is critical to improving overall cybersecurity posture. SAP users can streamline their security operations by integrating Cognizant’s Neuro Cybersecurity platform with CrowdStrike’s AI-native Falcon platform. This eliminates redundancies in security tools, centralizes threat intelligence, and ensures seamless protection across cloud and on-premise environments. A unified security framework reduces operational complexity, lowers costs by eliminating outdated legacy tools, and enhances visibility across SAP and enterprise systems. This leads to better risk management and more efficient cybersecurity operations.

Future-Proof SAP Security with Cloud-Native, Scalable Protection: As SAP landscapes increasingly shift to the cloud, organizations must adopt security solutions that are scalable, cloud-native, and designed to protect modern hybrid IT environments. Legacy security approaches struggle to keep up with dynamic cloud workloads. Businesses should leverage Cognizant and CrowdStrike’s partnership to implement a future-ready, cloud-native security framework. By doing so, SAP customers can ensure seamless protection for their mission-critical applications and data without compromising performance or agility. Cloud-native security solutions enhance scalability, improve resilience against emerging threats, and support continuous innovation within SAP environments. This empowers businesses to operate securely in the cloud while maintaining compliance and performance standards.