CrowdStrike–ExtraHop Partnership Enhances Detection of Unauthorized AI Use

CrowdStrike and ExtraHop have expanded their partnership to address growing security concerns around shadow AI—unauthorized use of AI tools and services by employees that bypass organizational oversight. Announced at RSAC 2025, the integration feeds ExtraHop’s network telemetry into CrowdStrike’s Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, enabling security operations centers (SOCs) to monitor, detect, and respond to unsanctioned AI usage in real time.

As generative AI tools gain widespread adoption, organizations are facing an increasing number of blind spots. Employees often use AI applications without IT approval, creating risks such as data leakage, insecure configurations, and exposure to malicious models. These activities are typically invisible to legacy detection systems, making them prime targets for threat actors.

The joint solution gives SOC teams enterprise-wide visibility across endpoints, networks, cloud, and on-prem environments. By combining ExtraHop’s deep network insights with CrowdStrike’s SIEM and automation capabilities, organizations can identify rogue AI activity, trace usage patterns, and take immediate action through Falcon Fusion SOAR workflows.

This approach aims to strike a balance between fostering innovation and maintaining control. With AI adoption accelerating, security teams now have a clearer path to govern how AI is used internally—reducing the risk of unintentional exposure without stifling productivity.