Cato Networks and CrowdStrike Form Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Security Operations

Cato Networks and CrowdStrike Join Forces for Enhanced Security Operations

In a groundbreaking collaboration announced on July 23, 2026, Cato Networks, a leader in the integrated network and security cloud sphere, has partnered with CrowdStrike to advance security operations for organizations navigating the complexities of the AI-driven landscape. This strategic alliance enables the integration of the Cato SASE Platform with the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, marking a significant step forward in how security teams manage their network and endpoint operations.

The partnership addresses a common pain point faced by security teams today: the need to investigate and respond to threats across disparate and disconnected tools. Often, these tools create visibility gaps and operational difficulties that hinder efficient threat management. The integration of network and endpoint telemetry provided by Cato and CrowdStrike aims to eliminate these barriers, allowing organizations to streamline investigations, enhance the accuracy of threat detection, and expedite response times.

Key Benefits of the Collaboration

The collaboration focuses on several crucial use cases in security operations that promise to deliver transformative benefits:

1. Accelerated Investigations: Leveraging Cato XOps in tandem with CrowdStrike Falcon® Discover helps correlate endpoint detections with network telemetry. This synergy leads to improved threat visibility and expeditious investigations, empowering security teams to tackle potential risks much faster than before.

2. Strengthened Asset Visibility and Posture: The combined power of Cato Asset Security and Falcon Discover enhances device intelligence by enriching endpoint context. This results in a comprehensive view of all managed assets, thus enabling organizations to maintain a stricter security posture against various threats.

3. Enhanced Threat Hunting and Detection: By streaming network telemetry into Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM, the Cato SASE Platform allows security analysts to perform threat hunting with a broader set of security signals. This capacity to dive deeper into network behavior not only enhances detection capabilities but also plays a pivotal role in investigating suspicious activities.

Insights from Industry Leaders

Karl Soderlund, Global Channel Chief at Cato Networks, emphasized that in the AI era, improved security outcomes depend heavily on accurate and interconnected data. He stated, "This partnership further enhances Cato's ability to deliver complete visibility, full context, and agentic control to make security operations teams more effective in defending against the next wave of AI threats."

Echoing this sentiment, Chris Stewart, Vice President at CrowdStrike, noted the importance of seamless integration among security technologies to counter modern threats. He remarked, "By integrating the CrowdStrike Falcon platform with the Cato SASE Platform, customers can correlate network and endpoint telemetry, streamline investigations, and respond to threats faster."

Francisco Criado, Senior Vice President at TD SYNNEX, added that as the security environment grows increasingly complex, stakeholders require solutions that not only bolster protection but also simplify delivery outcomes for clients. He highlighted how the partnership between Cato Networks and CrowdStrike provides an integrated, AI-driven approach to threat detection, operational streamlining, and quicker response times across the enterprise.

Availability and Resources

The technical enhancements from the collaboration between Cato Networks and CrowdStrike are now generally available to customers globally on the CrowdStrike Marketplace. Organizations interested in learning more can access a wealth of resources, including detailed blogs, whitepapers, and solution briefs explaining these valuable integrations.

About Cato Networks

Cato Networks stands at the forefront of SASE and AI security, providing secure, zero-trust access to thousands of clients worldwide. Tailored for companies adopting cloud and hybrid environments, the Cato platform merges networking, security, and access into agile, modular capabilities designed to adapt and progress over time. Through its robust, AI-driven infrastructure, Cato empowers businesses to modernize operations confidently while minimizing risks and complexities.