CrowdStrike and Zscaler preview integration linking identity risk assessment to Zero Trust access control

CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen Identity Security will integrate with Zscaler's Adaptive Access Engine to enable real-time, risk-based access decisions. The integration uses open standards including the OpenID Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP) to share identity risk signals between platforms.

CrowdStrike's Continuous Identity approach evaluates risk across identity, endpoint, cloud, SaaS, and threat intelligence domains—not primarily authentication events alone. When high-risk activity is detected (such as malicious script execution or suspicious user behavior), Zscaler automatically adjusts access policies without manual intervention.

Organizations can dynamically restrict access to sensitive resources, prevent lateral movement, and automatically restore access in real time once risk has been mitigated. The integration is coming soon and remains subject to change; customers should base purchase decisions on currently available features.