KPMG and CrowdStrike Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity Services with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and ELP.

KPMG is expanding its cybersecurity services with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform, integrating Falcon Next-Gen SIEM into its professional services and adopting CrowdStrike's Engagement Licensing Program. This collaboration aims to strengthen KPMG's cybersecurity offerings, support clients in modernizing security operations, and enhance automation with an AI-powered SOC. Clients can benefit from accelerated security operations, legacy SIEM transformation, broader use of the Falcon platform, and unified visibility and response.

KPMG has announced a significant expansion of its cybersecurity services by integrating CrowdStrike's Falcon platform. The firm will incorporate Falcon Next-Gen SIEM into its professional services and adopt CrowdStrike's Engagement Licensing Program (ELP). This move aims to strengthen KPMG's cybersecurity offerings, support clients in modernizing security operations, and enhance automation with an AI-powered Security Operations Center (SOC).

By adopting Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, KPMG aims to deliver real-time speed, efficiency, and outcomes that legacy SIEM platforms cannot match. The integration will enable KPMG to offer new advisory, implementation, and managed services, while also expanding the use of the Falcon platform through ELP. This will help enterprises move beyond legacy SIEM platforms, delivering up to 80% lower costs and 150% faster search capabilities CrowdStrike Powers Cyber Services, Accelerates SOC Transformation with KPMG^[1].

The collaboration between KPMG and CrowdStrike will benefit clients in several ways:

1. Accelerated Security Operations: KPMG's SOC transformation services, powered by Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, can enable faster detections, accelerated investigations, and improved efficiency. This will help close the cybersecurity skills gap and increase protection at the speed of AI.

2. Legacy SIEM Transformation: As an approved Next-Gen SIEM implementation partner, KPMG can accelerate the deployment and integration process for enterprises looking to move beyond legacy SIEM platforms.

3. Broader Use of the Falcon Platform: Through CrowdStrike's ELP, KPMG can expand access to CrowdStrike technology across client engagements, extending protection and value.

4. Unified Visibility and Response: Falcon Next-Gen SIEM unifies Falcon platform and third-party data with real-time threat intelligence and AI-powered automation, delivering enterprise-wide visibility and supercharging detection and response.

Jason Haward-Grau, principal cybersecurity at KPMG LLP, stated, "We’re thrilled to work with CrowdStrike, combining their cutting-edge cybersecurity technology with our advisory expertise to deliver proactive security solutions for clients. This alliance empowers organizations to elevate protection and streamline operations through advanced AI and automation, simplifying the journey through today’s complex cyber threat landscape."

The partnership underscores KPMG's commitment to leveraging advanced AI and automation to enhance cybersecurity services, supporting clients in their efforts to modernize security operations and respond to evolving threats.