Portnox and CrowdStrike Join Forces to Deliver Dynamic Zero Trust Access Control

In an increasingly perimeterless enterprise world, the line between endpoint security and network access is blurring—and Portnox aims to erase it entirely. The cloud-native access control provider announced a new integration with cybersecurity heavyweight CrowdStrike, fusing real-time endpoint telemetry with intelligent access decisions to bolster Zero Trust strategies across hybrid and BYOD environments.

The move is a strategic play to close the often-overlooked gap between device posture insights and network enforcement. By leveraging CrowdStrike’s renowned Falcon® platform—including its AI-powered detection and Zero Trust Assessment (ZTA) scoring—Portnox now offers risk-adaptive access controls that react to the real-time condition of each device attempting to connect.

“In an era where cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, dynamic, real-time access control is paramount,” said Denny LeCompte, CEO of Portnox. “Our integration with CrowdStrike delivers on this need by empowering organizations to make informed, automated access decisions based on the most current device posture.”

At the heart of the integration is CrowdStrike’s ZTA score, a metric that evaluates device trustworthiness based on live telemetry—such as software vulnerabilities, malware detections, user behavior, and agent health. Devices receive a score from 0 to 100, offering IT teams a quantifiable way to determine which endpoints are safe for full access and which should be isolated or denied.

Now, Portnox’s cloud-native NAC platform can use these scores to enforce granular access policies. A device flagged as high-risk? It gets shunted to a guest VLAN or restricted to minimal services. Only compliant, secure endpoints pass through with full privileges—no manual intervention required.

The integration also confirms whether a device is actively managed by the CrowdStrike agent before granting any network permissions, adding another critical layer of verification. This is especially vital in distributed workforces and bring-your-own-device programs, where shadow IT and rogue access points are constant headaches.

For organizations navigating the complexities of Zero Trust adoption, the partnership offers a more agile and scalable path forward—without the need for on-premise appliances or lengthy implementation cycles. Portnox’s cloud-native architecture means deployment can happen in hours, not weeks, aligning with modern demands for speed and adaptability.

As attackers increasingly exploit gaps between endpoint visibility and access enforcement, this collaboration is poised to deliver a unified defense that evolves with the threat landscape.

The bottom line: access decisions are no longer about static credentials—they’re about real-time trust. And thanks to Portnox and CrowdStrike, that trust is now measurable, enforceable, and automated.