TLDR
- F5 Inc. and CrowdStrike announced a strategic partnership to integrate Falcon Sensor and OverWatch threat hunting into F5’s BIG-IP network solutions.
- The integration extends security protection to network appliances that handle critical application and API traffic, addressing a gap in traditional endpoint security.
- F5 is offering eligible BIG-IP customers free access to these security features through October 14, 2026.
- Over 200 customers are already using Falcon for BIG-IP, with the solution currently available for Virtual Edition and hardware systems coming by year-end.
- CrowdStrike stock recently hit an all-time high of $555.83, up 63.56% over the past year, with a market cap near $140 billion.
CrowdStrike and F5 Inc. announced a strategic technology alliance on November 12, 2025. The partnership integrates CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor and OverWatch threat hunting capabilities into F5’s BIG-IP network solutions.
The integration addresses a security gap in network infrastructure. François Locoh-Donou, President and CEO of F5, stated that network devices have lacked the same protection as other endpoints despite sitting in front of critical applications and APIs.
F5 recently experienced a security incident that highlighted this vulnerability. The new solution aims to extend detection and response capabilities to network appliances handling application and API traffic.
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F5 is offering eligible BIG-IP customers complimentary access to these security features. The free access period runs through October 14, 2026.
The solution is currently available for BIG-IP Virtual Edition. Availability for BIG-IP hardware systems is expected by the end of this year.
Over 200 customers are already using Falcon for BIG-IP in their networks. The companies report this adoption before the hardware version becomes available.
Shift in Cybersecurity Strategy
George Kurtz, CEO and founder of CrowdStrike, described the integration as normalizing detection and response sensors across every attack surface. This includes network appliances beyond traditional edge devices.
The collaboration reflects changing cybersecurity priorities. Attackers target entire network infrastructures rather than just individual endpoints like laptops and desktops.
The integration is delivered on F5’s Application Delivery and Security Platform. The platform is designed to help security teams reduce blind spots and accelerate response times.
CrowdStrike Market Performance
CrowdStrike has shown strong financial performance. The company has a market capitalization of nearly $140 billion.
The stock recently hit an all-time high of $555.83 on November 10, 2025. This price is just pennies above its 52-week high of $555.81.
CrowdStrike stock has increased 63.56% over the past 12 months. Year-to-date gains stand at 57.77%.
Revenue increased 23.46% over the last twelve months to $4.34 billion. The company has delivered a 62% return over the past year.
The stock is trading near its 52-week high of $558.98. Analysts maintain a Buy consensus ahead of the December 2nd earnings report.
CrowdStrike has also announced other partnerships recently. The company partnered with CoreWeave to secure AI cloud infrastructure and with NVIDIA to create AI agents for cybersecurity.
Ernst & Young LLP selected CrowdStrike’s Falcon Next-Gen SIEM for its global cybersecurity managed services. CrowdStrike launched a multilingual support program in Europe enabling distributors to deliver support in multiple languages.
Citizens reiterated its Market Outperform rating on CrowdStrike. The company continues expanding its presence in the cybersecurity sector through strategic partnerships and product innovations.
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