CrowdStrike Achieves Enhanced Incident Response Assurance from NCSC

• •CrowdStrike has achieved the Enhanced Level assurance from NCSC for incident response.
• •This assurance is critical for organizations in sectors like energy and finance.
• •AI-enabled cyber attacks have risen 89% year-over-year, highlighting the need for robust defenses.

CrowdStrike has been awarded the Enhanced Level assurance under the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Incident Response (CIR) scheme. This recognition confirms CrowdStrike's capability to respond to the most serious cyber incidents affecting critical national infrastructure. The Enhanced Level assurance is the highest standard offered by the UK government, indicating that CrowdStrike meets rigorous standards for incident response quality. The company previously held the Standard Level assurance, which it announced earlier in 2026. The assurance reflects the growing need for high-quality incident response as cyber attacks, particularly those leveraging AI, increase in frequency and sophistication. According to CrowdStrike's reports, AI-enabled attacks rose by 89% year-over-year, with a significant number of incidents targeting Europe. This recognition is crucial for organizations in sectors like energy, water, transport, health, and finance, where rapid and effective incident response is essential.