Cyber risks for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have never been higher. SMBs face a barrage of attacks, including ransomware, malware and variations of phishing/vishing. This is one reason why the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) states “thousands of SMBs have been harmed by ransomware attacks, with small businesses three times more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals than larger companies.” 

In a desperate attempt to defend themselves, SMBs often turn to traditional antivirus (AV) software and even off-the-shelf consumer AV solutions. But these offerings simply can’t keep up with modern attacks. Referred to as “legacy AV,” these solutions are reactive and only able to defend against known malware or ransomware previously cataloged by the AV provider. This is too slow and reactive to stop modern adversaries. It only takes one attack to slip through legacy defenses to bring a business to a halt, or worse, result in a company-ending event.  

Legacy AV is also difficult to manage, especially with limited IT and security staff. The average deployment of these products is three months. In addition, they require quite a bit of tuning and manual configuration to be fully functional, adding to the operational burden of managing and updating legacy security tools.

Uncertain of which cybersecurity offering to buy and then deploy, many businesses throw up their hands in defeat. One poll shows 60% of SMBs use no cybersecurity measures at all. 

SMBs deserve cybersecurity that’s simple, affordable and effective. Today, we’re announcing a new release of CrowdStrike Falcon® Go to bring our industry-leading, AI-powered cybersecurity protection to SMBs in a package that’s never been easier to purchase, install or operate. 

SMBs Need Cybersecurity That Works

CrowdStrike knows how cybercriminals work and why they target SMBs. We also understand SMBs are often understaffed, resource-constrained and lack in-house security expertise. 

Falcon Go delivers award-winning cybersecurity to protect SMBs against ransomware, malware  and unknown threats. This simple yet powerful solution leverages modern technology, including machine learning, behavioral detection and AI, to deliver best-in-class protection against the cyber threats of today and tomorrow. With Falcon Go, small businesses can get the same enterprise-grade protection trusted by the world’s largest organizations and governments in a simple user experience designed for their needs.

SMBs no longer need to worry about staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. Powering Falcon Go is the world’s leading AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, which collects and analyzes trillions of endpoint events per week, giving SMBs the power of the crowd in a solution that even non-technical staff can use to keep their business safe. 

While other SMB cybersecurity solutions may offer simplicity, businesses need security that actually stops breaches. The Falcon platform scored 100% ransomware prevention in SE Labs testing, demonstrating that SMB cybersecurity can be both simple and effective.

Frictionless Purchasing and Installation in Seconds

CrowdStrike is making it easy for SMBs to purchase elite protection and quickly protect their company. Starting today, Falcon Go is available on Amazon Business, allowing SMBs to purchase industry-leading cybersecurity from the same website that millions of businesses use to purchase everyday business items.

Once purchased, users can instantly download and install Falcon Go to begin preventing threats with a guided setup wizard that recommends pre-configured protection levels. With Falcon Go, small businesses can immediately see which devices are protected and any threat activity, with guided and automated next steps to resolve security concerns. Falcon Go also makes it easy to expand protection to new devices, allowing the solution to support business growth. 

SMBs need simple, fast, modern cybersecurity to stop breaches at a price they can afford. With the release of Falcon Go, small businesses can get AI-powered, award-winning cybersecurity with easy purchasing, installation and operations to stop modern cyberattacks. 

To get started with a free trial of Falcon Go, visit the CrowdStrike website.

Additional Resources

• Purchase Falcon Go on Amazon Business.
• Learn more about Falcon Go: affordable cybersecurity designed to protect small businesses.
• Watch this three-minute demo to see Falcon Go in action.

CrowdStrike is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the Mac Admins Community through its not-for-profit arm, the Mac Admins Foundation. CrowdStrike joins a distinguished list of sponsors at the highest level.

The Mac Admins Foundation serves as a vibrant hub of collaboration, information sharing and professional growth for the Mac Admins Community. Founded in 2015 and with more than 40,000 members, the Mac Admins Foundation provides a “global online community of IT professionals who specialize in Apple hardware and software.” The community is an amazing network of peers committed to helping each other learn and grow when it comes to all things related to macOS devices.

This focus on community aligns perfectly with the CrowdStrike ethos. CrowdStrike is built on the power of the crowd. Our community consists of tens of thousands of customers, partners and  security practitioners around the world dedicated to defeating adversaries, defending our estates and stopping breaches. 

Also aligned with the CrowdStrike ethos is the focus on innovation. Members of the Mac Admins Community are constantly creating — new ideas, businesses and applications — on their machines. CrowdStrike is also relentlessly working to strengthen organizations’ defenses against evolving cyberattacks without getting in the way of great work. We are proud to know today’s innovators are turning to CrowdStrike to secure their best, most critical work. 

We’re excited to join these two powerful communities to learn from and support each other on our shared missions. 

CrowdStrike: Dedicated to Protecting macOS Devices and Stopping Breaches

MacOS has become a frequent target of cyberattacks as it has increased in popularity for business and enterprise applications. While the macOS provides strong security features, adversaries continue to develop malware specifically targeting macOS, including ransomware, backdoors and trojans.

CrowdStrike is dedicated to protecting the macOS community and devices through research and technology. CrowdStrike researchers continue to track a growing number of attacks targeting macOS devices. The CrowdStrike Falcon® platform delivers industry-leading protection against a broad spectrum of attacks targeting macOS — from commodity and zero-day malware, ransomware and exploits to advanced malware-free and fileless attacks. 

CrowdStrike continually participates in third-party testing to demonstrate the efficacy of the Falcon platform in protecting against macOS threats. In 2023, CrowdStrike Falcon® Pro for Mac won the AV-Comparatives Approved Mac Security Product award for the sixth consecutive year.  During testing, Falcon Pro for Mac achieved 100% protection against Mac malware, with zero false positives and with no observable performance reduction on the Macs used for testing.

During the testing, AV-Comparatives collected 309 Mac malware samples that were representative of what the organization detected being used in the wild during the first half of 2023. Testers inserted USB flash drives containing these malware samples into the Macs, providing the first opportunity for security products to detect and protect against the malware. Any samples that were not detected were then copied to the Mac’s system disk and executed. If a security solution did not detect and neutralize by this stage, it was considered a miss.

Of the 309 Mac malware samples employed during testing, Falcon Pro for Mac had zero misses, providing 100% detection and 100% protection. There were zero false positives recorded. The Mac computers used in testing showed no observable performance reduction thanks to the lightweight Falcon sensor. 

Deepening Our Connection to the Mac Community 

As a global leader in cybersecurity, our commitment to the Mac community starts by delivering the device protection required to keep businesses running on macOS devices. And through the sponsorship of the Mac Admins Community, we’re extending our support to the amazing Mac Admins and the people behind the devices.

We believe that open and technical communities like Mac Admins drive the collaboration needed to build and scale the core technologies that power the software and devices that millions of people love and that countless businesses run on. We’re thankful for the hard work of the Mac Admins Community and proud to be a sponsor. 

Additional Resources

• Learn more about how CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint protection for macOS unifies the technologies required to successfully stop breaches.
• Watch this short video to see how Falcon protects macOS.
• Read this blog: CrowdStrike Falcon Pro for Mac Achieves 100% Mac Malware Protection, Awarded 2023 AV-Comparatives Approved Mac Security Product.