Zero Trust, Full Confidence: Portnox and CrowdStrike Together

In today’s complex threat landscape, endpoint visibility and risk-based access control are cornerstones of effective cybersecurity. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming integration with CrowdStrike, a leader in endpoint protection and zero trust security. This partnership brings enhanced risk intelligence into Portnox’s cloud-native NAC solution, enabling security teams to enforce access policies based on CrowdStrike’s trusted device telemetry and Zero Trust Assessment (ZTA) scores.

What is CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike is a leading cybersecurity company known for its Falcon platform—an AI-powered, cloud-delivered solution that provides comprehensive protection for endpoints, workloads, and identities. Unlike traditional antivirus software, CrowdStrike Falcon offers real-time detection and response capabilities, threat intelligence, and behavior-based protection, helping organizations prevent breaches before they happen.

At its core, CrowdStrike uses a lightweight agent and a cloud-native architecture to deliver scalability and low-latency protection. The platform is widely used in enterprise environments for its speed, precision, and ease of deployment across diverse device fleets.

Understanding the CrowdStrike ZTA Score

The Zero Trust Assessment (ZTA) score is CrowdStrike’s intelligent metric that evaluates the risk posture of a device in real time. Instead of relying on static trust models (like IP addresses or traditional firewall rules), the ZTA score dynamically calculates how trustworthy a device is, based on a variety of telemetry inputs such as:

• Device health and configuration
• Presence of vulnerabilities or outdated software
• Threat detections or active infections
• User behavior patterns
• CrowdStrike agent status and version

The ZTA score typically ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating lower risk. Security teams can use these scores to make informed decisions about access privileges, device quarantine, or further investigation.

Why Portnox + CrowdStrike is a Perfect Match

Portnox’s cloud-native NAC platform empowers organizations to implement granular, risk-aware access controls without relying on on-prem hardware or complex configurations. With the new integration, Portnox can now:

• Validate CrowdStrike Management: Automatically verify whether a device is managed by the CrowdStrike Falcon agent before granting network access.
• Leverage ZTA Scores: Incorporate ZTA scores into policy decisions, such as allowing full access only to low-risk devices or enforcing guest VLANs or limited access for high-risk endpoints.
• Strengthen Zero Trust Architectures: Use contextual, real-time risk signals from CrowdStrike to reinforce least-privilege access models across corporate and BYOD environments.
• Automate Response: Define automated NAC policies that adapt to changes in device posture as reported by CrowdStrike, helping contain threats before they escalate.

This integration is especially impactful for hybrid workforces, BYOD programs, and any organization embracing zero trust principles. It bridges the gap between endpoint intelligence and network enforcement, ensuring that only trusted, compliant, and secure devices can connect to your corporate network.

Get Ready for Adaptive Access Control

As attackers grow more sophisticated, static security models simply can’t keep up. With Portnox and CrowdStrike working in tandem, you’ll have a dynamic, real-time access control solution that continuously adapts to the risk landscape.

Stay tuned for more details on availability and deployment instructions for the Portnox + CrowdStrike integration. In the meantime, if you’d like to see this integration in action or discuss how it can benefit your organization, contact us today.