CrowdStrike moves to strengthen identity security.
CrowdStrike has agreed to buy identity security startup SGNL in a deal worth $740 million. The goal is to help customers defend against threats driven by artificial intelligence.
The company said the acquisition will expand its ability to stop attackers who misuse identities to access systems and steal data. This risk is growing as businesses allow AI agents to operate with more independence.
Why identity security matters more now
Attackers no longer need to break into systems. Instead, they often log in using stolen or abused credentials.
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said SGNL fills a key gap. Its technology constantly checks who or what is accessing systems, whether that is a person, a machine, or an AI tool. As a result, companies can spot risky behavior in real time and stop it before damage occurs.
SGNL’s technology and background
SGNL was founded in 2021 by Scott Kriz and Erik Gustavson. The company built a platform that manages access across cloud and enterprise systems.
Its tools monitor identity activity continuously. This allows security teams to adjust access instantly as conditions change. That capability becomes critical as AI agents gain more automated access to corporate systems.
Expanding CrowdStrike’s identity business
CrowdStrike first entered identity security in 2020 with its purchase of Preempt Security. Since then, the business has grown quickly.
By the second quarter of fiscal 2026, CrowdStrike’s identity segment was generating more than $435 million in annual recurring revenue. Therefore, the SGNL deal builds on an already strong foundation rather than starting from scratch.
No layoffs planned after the deal.
SGNL has a small team, and CrowdStrike plans to keep everyone. Kurtz said the company is buying both talent and technology.
He stressed that there are no plans for layoffs. Instead, the team will join CrowdStrike and help integrate SGNL’s tools into the Falcon platform.
AI-driven security remains a priority.
At the same time, CrowdStrike continues to invest heavily in AI. The company is using autonomous AI agents to speed up work inside its security operations center.
These tools can reduce complex security tasks from days to hours. This strategy is a major focus for CrowdStrike through fiscal 2026 and beyond.
Deal structure and timeline
CrowdStrike expects the acquisition to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Most of the purchase price will be paid in cash, with part issued as stock tied to vesting terms.
Once complete, CrowdStrike says existing customers should see a smooth integration of SGNL’s features into the Falcon platform.
