Frost

Frost is a threat actor that has been recognized for its significant role in the cybersecurity landscape. The term "threat actor" is used to describe any entity, be it an individual, private company, or government entity, that carries out actions with malicious intent. Frost's activities have been closely analyzed and reported by Frost & Sullivan, a business consulting firm involved in market research and analysis. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company, has been lauded by Frost & Sullivan for its innovative approach to cloud security and powerful workload security capabilities. In their 2024 report, Frost & Sullivan named CrowdStrike as the growth leader among 22 vendors evaluated, referring to them as an "innovator and powerhouse" in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) sector. They praised CrowdStrike's unified cloud security approach and its integrated Falcon Cloud Security SKU package, which combines Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM). This integration simplifies the security management process, making it more efficient and effective. CrowdStrike was also highlighted for its use of new technologies and extensive threat intelligence to enhance security for cloud environments. The company's Falcon Cloud Security has been recognized as a pioneer in cloud detection and response (CDR), leveraging its strengths in threat intel and MDR services. According to Anh Tien Vu, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan, these key drivers make CrowdStrike CWPP a leader in the Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) Radar. The firm has maintained impressive growth momentum over the last few years, becoming one of the fastest-growing and largest players in terms of revenue in the CNAPP industry in 2023.