CrowdStrike has announced a new strategic collaboration with BT, unveiling BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond — an advanced cybersecurity service powered by CrowdStrike Falcon Go. This initiative aims to deliver enterprise-grade protection to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the United Kingdom, combining CrowdStrike’s AI-native defense technology with BT’s 24/7 security expertise to prevent breaches and ransomware attacks.
CrowdStrike’s latest State of SMB Cybersecurity Survey highlights the growing urgency for better cyber defense among small businesses. While most SMBs recognize the increasing risk of cyberattacks, many lack the financial and technical resources to implement robust security systems. Alarmingly, only 11% of respondents currently leverage AI-based security tools, leaving a vast majority exposed to modern, sophisticated threats.
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To address this challenge, the new BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond service integrates CrowdStrike’s award-winning Falcon Go platform with BT’s hands-on security support. The solution provides rapid deployment, continuous protection, and expert guidance throughout setup and incident response — making high-level cybersecurity both accessible and manageable for resource-limited businesses.
By merging BT’s trusted customer support with CrowdStrike’s cutting-edge AI technology, the two companies aim to simplify cybersecurity and empower UK SMBs to operate securely and confidently in today’s digital-first economy.
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“This partnership brings together two leaders with a shared vision — to revolutionize cybersecurity for an entire nation,” said Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike. “Together with BT, we’re giving UK small and medium-sized businesses access to the same AI-driven protection once available only to large enterprises. Our goal is to transform cybersecurity from a hurdle into a competitive advantage, helping businesses innovate and grow without fear.”
Chris Sims, Chief Commercial Officer at BT Business, added, “Our customers have made it clear they want world-class protection without unnecessary complexity. With BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond, we’re delivering powerful, easy-to-use security from CrowdStrike backed by BT’s trusted support. It’s designed to keep businesses safe — so they can stay focused on what matters most.”
The collaboration between CrowdStrike and BT marks a major step toward democratizing advanced cybersecurity, ensuring that even the smallest UK businesses can defend themselves effectively against evolving cyber threats.
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