CrowdStrike secures ISO 42001 certification, signalling a stronger push on responsible AI in cybersecurity

As artificial intelligence becomes central to both cyberattacks and cyber defence, questions around how AI is governed are moving from theory into regulation. Against this backdrop, CrowdStrike has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, positioning itself among the early cybersecurity vendors to be externally audited against the world’s first formal AI management system standard.

The certification covers core components of CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform, including endpoint security, extended detection and response (XDR), and its generative AI assistant, Charlotte AI. More than a compliance badge, ISO 42001 is emerging as a reference point for organisations trying to balance aggressive AI adoption with rising expectations around accountability, transparency and risk management.

Responsible AI moves from principle to practice

ISO 42001 provides a structured framework for how AI systems are designed, deployed and operated, particularly in regulated environments. For cybersecurity vendors, this matters because defenders are expected to operate ...