CrowdStrike acquires continuous identity firm SGNL for $740m in push for next-gen security

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• SGNL acquisition would see CrowdStrike strengthen its identity management
• Non-human and agentic identities require a new strategy of continuous management
• CrowdStrike threatens to "[disrupt] the premise of modern privilege and access"

CrowdStrike has confirmed it will be acquiring identity security startup SGNL for around $740 million in a mostly-cash deal, subject to regulatory approval.