Apr 03, 2026 • Jeffrey Schwartz
CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM Can Now Ingest Microsoft Defender Telemetry
This article announces a partnership between CrowdStrike and Microsoft, where CrowdStrike's next-generation SIEM platform can now ingest telemetry from...
Executive Summary
This article announces a partnership between CrowdStrike and Microsoft, where CrowdStrike's next-generation SIEM platform can now ingest telemetry from Microsoft Defender. The years-long rivalry between the two companies has thawed, reportedly aided by a shared interest in Formula 1 racing. This collaboration represents a significant shift from competition to cooperation in the cybersecurity vendor landscape, enabling customers to leverage Microsoft Defender data within CrowdStrike's security operations platform. No threat actors, malware, or vulnerabilities are discussed in this partnership announcement.
Summary
Once CrowdStrike's nemesis, Microsoft is now a collaborator. A shared interest in Formula 1 helped thaw the years-long fierce rivalry.
Published Analysis
This article announces a partnership between CrowdStrike and Microsoft, where CrowdStrike's next-generation SIEM platform can now ingest telemetry from Microsoft Defender. The years-long rivalry between the two companies has thawed, reportedly aided by a shared interest in Formula 1 racing. This collaboration represents a significant shift from competition to cooperation in the cybersecurity vendor landscape, enabling customers to leverage Microsoft Defender data within CrowdStrike's security operations platform. No threat actors, malware, or vulnerabilities are discussed in this partnership announcement. Once CrowdStrike's nemesis, Microsoft is now a collaborator. A shared interest in Formula 1 helped thaw the years-long fierce rivalry. Once CrowdStrike's nemesis, Microsoft is now a collaborator. A shared interest in Formula 1 helped thaw the years-long fierce rivalry.