Identity-based attacks are rapidly increasing across the current threat landscape as attackers focus on vulnerabilities in on-premises, cloud, and SaaS applications. Instead of breaking through defenses, they exploit access by logging in. To counter these threats effectively, organizations must act in real time to prevent breaches. However, traditional security methods relying on disconnected tools often lead to gaps in visibility and operational inefficiencies.

CrowdStrike Falcon® Identity Protection addresses these challenges by integrating identity protection into the AI-powered CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform. This approach delivers a proactive defense, preventing identity-based attacks across the entire attack surface while optimizing speed and simplicity to enhance security operations. Additionally, it offers clear financial benefits.

To evaluate the economic and operational advantages of Falcon Identity Protection, CrowdStrike engaged Forrester Consulting to perform a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study. Using insights gathered from discussions with existing Falcon Identity Protection customers, Forrester built a composite organization to establish a framework for measuring ROI.

The study highlighted that Falcon Identity Protection substantially decreases breach risks, consolidates security tools, and streamlines operational processes to maximize return on investment. According to the findings, the composite organization experienced a 50% reduction in breach risk, achieved a 310% ROI, and realized benefits totaling $1.26 million over three years—all with a payback period of under six months.

Falcon Identity Protection: First to Detect Attacks

Before implementing Falcon Identity Protection, organizations surveyed experienced frequent identity-related breaches or near-breaches. After deployment, participants reported no such incidents, as the solution quickly identified identity risks that other tools failed to detect. Its sophisticated features, including misconfiguration detection, overprivileged account analysis, and lateral attack path prevention, have not only strengthened defenses but also minimized security alerts.

A VP of Information Security from a pharmaceutical company shared their experience: “We had a penetration test done. Falcon Identity Protection was first in detecting the attack, and it did it within 10 minutes. That was remarkable.” Falcon Identity Protection was the first to detect the attack amid a mix of security tools, the respondent said. Its unmatched speed and accuracy highlight the effectiveness of its unified approach to risk mitigation.

Falcon Identity Protection empowers organizations to stay ahead of identity-based threats by combining advanced prevention, automatic detection and rapid response. Its quick response capabilities translate into significant financial savings: The composite organization realized a $696,000 benefit from breach prevention over three years. 

Streamlined Operations, Greater Efficiency and Reduced Burnout

Falcon Identity Protection enhances operational efficiency by significantly reducing the workload of security teams. A study revealed that incident volumes declined dramatically, sometimes by over 90%, as reported by interviewees. This reduction stems from both proactive prevention measures and a substantial decrease in false positives. As a result, teams can swiftly focus on addressing critical issues before they escalate.

 The VP of Information Security at a pharmaceutical company noted the platform's real-time accuracy and efficiency, emphasizing a drastic improvement in response times. Previously, resolving alerts could take four hours; now, critical information is available in under ten minutes. Moving from alert to triage to resolution is often accomplished in less than an hour.

 By integrating identity, cloud, and endpoint security into the Falcon platform, organizations have streamlined their security operations while reducing complexity. This consolidation achieved $167,000 in cost savings over three years by replacing outdated tools and lowering labor expenses. It also reduced time spent on repetitive tasks like password resets and manual remediation, mitigating burnout for security practitioners and enabling teams to work more efficiently.

A Director of Cyber Security Risk and Compliance from a hospitality group highlighted the transformative effect on their team’s well-being and productivity. They shared that before adopting Falcon Identity Protection, analysts routinely faced 10- to 12-hour workdays due to high incident response demands, leading to burnout. Since implementing the tool, their organization has grown by a third without any turnover or the need to expand the security team—striking a better balance between work and personal life.

 Falcon Identity Protection empowers organizations to scale alongside growth while maintaining team stability and improving work-life quality. It supports a resilient, efficient security infrastructure that drives sustainable operations and long-term success.

Stronger Protections Lower Insurance Premiums

By integrating identity security throughout the Falcon platform, Falcon Identity Protection streamlines deployment, minimizes tool redundancy, and maximizes return on investment. Additionally, it helps organizations reduce costs in other areas. Many customers have reported significant savings on cyber insurance premiums, thanks to robust features like extended MFA coverage across all environments.

A Director of Cyber Security Risk and Compliance at a hospitality organization noted the impact, emphasizing that cyber insurance expenses had dropped substantially. Insurance providers prioritize strong measures for privileged account monitoring and protection—a necessity that Falcon Identity Protection fulfills. The organization is able to demonstrate clear visibility into how privileged accounts are used and ensure safeguards are in place to prevent misuse or exploitation.

 In today’s threat landscape, adversaries increasingly exploit identity as an entry point for lateral movement and stealthy operations. Falcon Identity Protection counters these identity-driven attacks with adaptive defenses, including automated detection and risk scoring. By enhancing operational efficiency and focusing on high-priority threats, organizations maintain agility and resilience, staying ahead of modern adversaries.