Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security
Best for: Teams wanting agent and agentless cloud protection
It makes the list because it pairs agentless posture checks with an agent that protects running workloads, so you get both sides of the agentless versus agent choice in one product. The 24/7 managed detection suits a team that cannot watch cloud alerts around the clock. Weigh the rollout, because runtime protection only covers the workloads where the agent is installed.
From Best Cloud Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
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CNAPP for hybrid and multi-cloud security with real-time monitoring
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security
Fidelis Halo® Cloud Native Application Protection Platform
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Cloud
Hybrid
Company size fit
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
CrowdStrike
Fidelis Security
Use cases and capabilities
Workload Security
Yes
No
Configuration Management
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
20 integrations listed
No integrations listed
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Which one fits you
Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security fits if you want a cloud product.
Fidelis Halo® Cloud Native Application Protection Platform fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security vs Fidelis Halo® Cloud Native Application Protection Platform FAQ
Common questions when comparing CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security vs Fidelis Halo® Cloud Native Application Protection Platform for cloud-native application protection platform.
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security: Cloud-native application protection platform with unified security. Built by CrowdStrike.
Fidelis Halo® Cloud Native Application Protection Platform: CNAPP for hybrid and multi-cloud security with real-time monitoring. Built by Fidelis Security.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is made by CrowdStrike. Fidelis Halo® Cloud Native Application Protection Platform is made by Fidelis Security. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security and Fidelis Halo® Cloud Native Application Protection Platform are both Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform products. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
