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CrowdStrike to Acquire SGNL for $740M to Enhance Security

1/8/2026

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CrowdStrike will acquire identity management startup SGNL for nearly $740 million to bolster identity security amid rising AI threats.
The deal is primarily cash-based with some stock and will integrate with the Falcon platform to manage access.
CEO George Kurtz said the acquisition could disrupt the identity market and strengthen defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks.
The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.

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CrowdStrike will acquire identity management startup SGNL for nearly $740 million to bolster identity security amid rising AI threats.
The deal is primarily cash-based with some stock and will integrate with the Falcon platform to manage access.
CEO George Kurtz said the acquisition could disrupt the identity market and strengthen defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks.
The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.