As the threat of cyber attacks continues to grow, the importance of endpoint security has become increasingly clear. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which solution is right for your organization. In this blog post, we will be comparing two of the top players in the endpoint security space: SentinelOne and CrowdStrike.
First, let’s define what endpoint security is and why it is important. Endpoint security refers to the protection of devices that connect to a network, such as laptops, smartphones, and servers. These endpoints are particularly vulnerable to attack because they often contain sensitive information and can be easily lost or stolen. Therefore, securing these devices is crucial to protecting an organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property.
SentinelOne and CrowdStrike are both endpoint security companies that provide protection against cyber threats. Both offer similar featuressuch as threat detection, response and prevention, but there are some differences in their approach and target audience.
SentinelOne vs CrowdStrike
Here is a unique comparison table of the business benefits and features of SentinelOne and CrowdStrike:
| Feature | SentinelOne | CrowdStrike |
| Autonomous Prevention, Detection & Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Recovery | Manual, with option for automation or 1-click | Yes |
| OS Freedom (Windows / Mac / Linux) | Yes, but MacOS & Linux version lacks detection capabilities & feature parity | Yes |
| Fewer Alerts with More Context | Yes | Overwatch dependent, leads to increased dwell time |
| AI-powered Prevention, Detection, Response & Threat Hunting | Yes | Yes |
| API Integration | Yes | Yes |
| Scalability | Yes, cloud-scale data | Yes, support for containers and serverless workloads, especially Kubernetes dynamic workloads |
| Higher Accuracy Across Entire Attack Surface | Yes, with easy-to-grasp process trees | Yes, consistent identification of tactics and techniques in the MITRE Phase 2 evaluations |
| Centralized Visibility | Yes, in real-time | Yes, with full storyline |
| Automation & Control | Yes, enables DevOps via Falcon Cloud Workload Protection | Yes, with automated mitigation options via Storyline Active Response Capability |
| Data Analytics | Yes, with Falcon X threat intelligence and Threat Graph cloud-based data analytics | No, SentinelOne does not have its own network security sources |
| Inventory, Config & Policy Management | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Threat Defense | Yes | Yes |
| Ease of Deployment | Yes, single agent | Yes, with excellent timeliness and quality of customer support |
In terms of features, both SentinelOne and CrowdStrike offer AI across user endpoints, containers, cloud workloads, and IoT devices. However, CrowdStrike has recently added new IoT discovery and protection capabilities in its Ranger product. Both offer static and behavioral AI, exploit protection, lateral movement detection, integrated threat feeds, and remote shell access. SentinelOne offers manual remediation and rollback to pre-intrusion state, while CrowdStrike offers automated remediation. Both offer device control and firewall control, but CrowdStrike also includes Bluetooth control.
Threat hunting is offered by both, but CrowdStrike’s full storyline provides deeper visibility. Event correlation is offered by both, but with different methods (Threat Graph for SentinelOne and Storyline for CrowdStrike). Both also offer execution restriction, vulnerability scanning, and triage, but CrowdStrike includes security patching and SentinelOne offers disk encryption with Breach Prevention Warranty.
Both SentinelOne and CrowdStrike offer robust threat protection capabilities. However, there are a few key differences to keep in mind when considering these solutions.
First, SentinelOne offers on-premise deployment options, while CrowdStrike is primarily cloud-based. This can be a significant factor for organizations that have strict data privacy and security regulations, or simply prefer to keep their data on-premise.
Second, CrowdStrike is known for its advanced threat intelligence capabilities, while SentinelOne focuses more on endpoint protection. For organizations that need to quickly identify and respond to threats, CrowdStrike may be a better option. On the other hand, organizations that prioritize endpoint protection and response may prefer SentinelOne.
Third, SentinelOne is designed to be easy to use and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized management console. CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform is more complex and may require more expertise to manage and maintain.
Ultimately, the choice between SentinelOne and CrowdStrike depends on the specific needs and requirements of the organization. For organizations that prioritize cloud-based solutions, advanced threat intelligence, and ease of deployment, CrowdStrike may be the better option. On the other hand, organizations that prefer on-premise deployment, advanced endpoint protection, and ease of management may prefer SentinelOne.
In summary, SentinelOne is focused on providing advanced endpoint protection, while CrowdStrike emphasizes cloud-based delivery and threat intelligence. SentinelOne is better suited for organizations that prefer on-premise deployment and ease of management, while CrowdStrike is better for organizations that prioritize cloud-based solutions and advanced threat intelligence.