Compare Falcon Discover vs. Falcon Prevent

Falcon Discover provides an exceptional way to swiftly detect and address harmful or noncompliant behaviors, delivering unparalleled real-time insight into the devices, users, and applications across your network. With a single, powerful dashboard, you can oversee all activities and easily investigate applications, accounts, and assets using both real-time and historical data. Instantly access contextual information for your systems through dynamic dashboards, graphs, charts, and advanced search functionalities that allow you to delve into supporting data. Utilize the lightweight CrowdStrike Falcon® agent to ensure your systems and users can operate without disruption. Gain a comprehensive understanding of all applications in your environment, with the ability to search for specific versions, hosts, and users. Additionally, manage non-compliance and control licensing expenses by tracking application usage effectively. Keeping a close eye on your asset inventory will aid in achieving, sustaining, and demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements while enhancing overall security. By leveraging these capabilities, organizations can foster a safer and more efficient operational environment.

CrowdStrike's next-generation antivirus, designed for the cloud, offers comprehensive protection against a wide array of threats, from basic malware to highly advanced attacks, even when the system is not connected to the internet. Falcon Prevent can be operational in mere seconds without the need for traditional signatures, intricate configurations, or expensive infrastructure investments. Throughout its deployment and regular usage, Falcon Prevent seamlessly operates without hindering system resources or employee productivity. The solution effectively halts the execution and dissemination of threats that exploit unpatched vulnerabilities through its exploit blocking feature. Additionally, it automatically detects and isolates harmful files upon their initial entry into a host system. Integrated with top-tier threat intelligence, the CrowdStrike Security Cloud proactively prevents malicious activities from occurring. The platform also visualizes the entire attack process through a straightforward process tree, which is further enhanced with contextual and threat intelligence information. Reporting on prevention events utilizes precise language from the MITRE ATT&CK framework, allowing for accurate identification of the specific tactics and techniques employed by attackers, thereby ensuring organizations can respond effectively to threats. This comprehensive approach not only safeguards systems but also empowers security teams with the insights needed to enhance their defenses.