George Kurtz
George Kurtz is the co-founder, President, and CEO of CrowdStrike, a position he has held since co-founding the company in 2011. He is recognized for his visionary leadership in pioneering cloud-native cybersecurity solutions, including the Falcon platform, and has significantly contributed to the industry by leading a shift towards cloud-based cybersecurity architectures. Under his guidance, CrowdStrike has grown into a global cybersecurity powerhouse, achieving a successful IPO in 2019 and consistently innovating in AI-driven security and threat intelligence. George Kurtz co-founded Foundstone in 1999, a cybersecurity company acquired by McAfee in 2004. He then served as Worldwide Chief Technology Officer and General Manager at McAfee. In 2011, Kurtz co-founded CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm that went public in 2019. He was recognized as an innovator in Science and Technology by Time Magazine in 2015 and received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2017. In 2024, Cybercrime Magazine named him "Cybersecurity Person of the Year." These achievements underscore his consistent dedication to advancing cybersecurity and protecting organizations globally.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Foundstone in 1999, acquired by McAfee in 2004.
- Served as Worldwide CTO and General Manager at McAfee.
- Co-founded CrowdStrike in 2011, leading the company to a successful IPO in 2019.
- Recognized by Time Magazine as an innovator in Science and Technology in 2015.
- Received Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2017 and named "Cybersecurity Person of the Year" by Cybercrime Magazine in 2024.
About CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike, founded in 2011, is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-native endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services. They help businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, protect against cyber threats. Their core product, the Falcon platform, uses AI and machine learning for real-time threat detection, prevention, and response. Benefits include advanced threat detection, rapid incident response, and simplified security management.