CrowdStrike Holdings announced that it will acquire Palo Alto‑based identity‑security startup SGNL for approximately $740 million, a transaction that will be paid largely in cash with a portion in stock subject to vesting conditions. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, giving CrowdStrike a clear timeline for integration.
The acquisition brings SGNL’s continuous identity platform into CrowdStrike’s Falcon ecosystem, adding real‑time, risk‑based access control for human, non‑human, and AI identities across SaaS and hyperscaler cloud environments. By embedding SGNL’s technology, CrowdStrike can offer a unified security stack that protects endpoints, cloud workloads, and the growing number of autonomous agents that rely on dynamic identity verification.
Strategically, the deal expands CrowdStrike’s product breadth beyond its core endpoint protection into the high‑growth continuous identity space. The $56 billion identity‑security market is accelerating as organizations adopt remote work, multi‑cloud architectures, and AI‑driven automation. SGNL’s technology, which continuously evaluates risk and adjusts access in real time, positions CrowdStrike to capture a larger share of this market and to strengthen its AI‑native security offering.
The acquisition aligns with CrowdStrike’s broader strategy of rapid platform expansion through targeted acquisitions. By integrating SGNL’s capabilities, the company can deepen customer stickiness, accelerate revenue growth, and deliver a more comprehensive security solution that meets the evolving needs of modern enterprises.
The transaction underscores CrowdStrike’s commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats in an increasingly automated environment, while also providing a clear path to scale its identity security business in a market that is expected to grow well beyond its current size.
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