Cognizant and CrowdStrike Expand OT Security Partnership — Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Event summary

Cognizant and CrowdStrike launched Cognizant Cybersecurity for Operational Technology, powered by CrowdStrike Falcon® for XIoT, on August 31, 2026.
The service combines Cognizant's industrial engineering expertise with CrowdStrike's unified visibility and protection across IT and OT environments.
The partnership, originating in 2025, has already secured clients in manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors.
The service offers 24x7 managed operations and spans six OT security domains, including asset discovery, threat detection, and vulnerability management.

The big picture

The convergence of IT and OT environments is creating new cybersecurity challenges for industrial organizations. Legacy assets and expanded connectivity are increasing attack surfaces, necessitating tailored security strategies. This partnership aims to address these challenges by providing unified visibility and protection across both environments, leveraging AI-powered solutions to stop breaches without disrupting critical operations.

What we're watching

Market Adoption: The pace at which the service gains traction in high-risk sectors like energy and critical infrastructure will indicate its market viability.
Competitive Positioning: Whether the combined offering can differentiate itself from traditional OT security providers and legacy IT security vendors.
Regulatory Compliance: How the service adapts to evolving regulatory requirements for OT security in different regions.