SentinelOne

AI-powered endpoint security and XDR platform with autonomous threat response

CrowdStrike Falcon

AI-native cloud cybersecurity platform for endpoint, identity, and cloud protection

SentinelOne

Strong

21/25

CrowdStrike Falcon

Strong

21/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionSentinelOneCrowdStrike Falcon

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

SentinelOne: Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.

CrowdStrike Falcon: Data hosting available in US, EU, and Australia. FedRAMP High GovCloud for US federal agencies. Strong multi-region options with government-grade residency controls.

4/5

Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.

4/5

Data hosting available in US, EU, and Australia. FedRAMP High GovCloud for US federal agencies. Strong multi-region options with government-grade residency controls.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

SentinelOne: Delaware-incorporated US public company subject to US law. FedRAMP Moderate authorisation demonstrates compliance with US federal security requirements. GDPR DPAs and SCCs available for EU customers.

CrowdStrike Falcon: Delaware-incorporated US public company. FedRAMP and DOD IL4 authorisations demonstrate compliance with stringent US government legal requirements. GDPR DPAs available for EU customers.

3/5

Delaware-incorporated US public company subject to US law. FedRAMP Moderate authorisation demonstrates compliance with US federal security requirements. GDPR DPAs and SCCs available for EU customers.

3/5

Delaware-incorporated US public company. FedRAMP and DOD IL4 authorisations demonstrate compliance with stringent US government legal requirements. GDPR DPAs available for EU customers.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

SentinelOne: Up to 365 days (3 years on enterprise plans) of telemetry data retention in Singularity Data Lake with configurable policies. Clear DPA and audit trail for compliance reporting.

CrowdStrike Falcon: Configurable data retention with event data searchable for up to 365 days (higher on premium plans). Clear data governance with DPAs, BAAs, and audit logging.

4/5

Up to 365 days (3 years on enterprise plans) of telemetry data retention in Singularity Data Lake with configurable policies. Clear DPA and audit trail for compliance reporting.

4/5

Configurable data retention with event data searchable for up to 365 days (higher on premium plans). Clear data governance with DPAs, BAAs, and audit logging.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

SentinelOne: Comprehensive certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI-DSS Level 1, HIPAA BAA. Strong coverage across government, healthcare, and financial services requirements.

CrowdStrike Falcon: Industry-leading certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High, StateRAMP, DOD IL4, PCI-DSS, HIPAA. Among the most comprehensively certified commercial security platforms.

5/5

Comprehensive certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI-DSS Level 1, HIPAA BAA. Strong coverage across government, healthcare, and financial services requirements.

5/5

Industry-leading certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High, StateRAMP, DOD IL4, PCI-DSS, HIPAA. Among the most comprehensively certified commercial security platforms.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

SentinelOne: Excellent regulatory fit for US federal government (FedRAMP), healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (PCI-DSS), and EU organisations (ISO 27001/GDPR). Comprehensive certification coverage for regulated industries.

CrowdStrike Falcon: Exceptional regulatory fit across US federal government, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure. FedRAMP High and DOD IL4 are rare differentiators in the commercial security market.

5/5

Excellent regulatory fit for US federal government (FedRAMP), healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (PCI-DSS), and EU organisations (ISO 27001/GDPR). Comprehensive certification coverage for regulated industries.

5/5

Exceptional regulatory fit across US federal government, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure. FedRAMP High and DOD IL4 are rare differentiators in the commercial security market.

Total Score

21/25

Best For

SentinelOne

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High); regulated industries (FedRAMP, DISA); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

CrowdStrike Falcon

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017); regulated industries (FedRAMP, PCI SSC); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

Detailed Comparison

CrowdStrike Falcon vs SentinelOne: Trust & Compliance Comparison

CrowdStrike Falcon (CrowdStrike, US) scores 21/25 overall with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI-native cloud cybersecurity platform for endpoint, identity, and cloud protection. SentinelOne (SentinelOne, US) scores 21/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI-powered endpoint security and XDR platform with autonomous threat response.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Both score equally at 4/5.

●CrowdStrike Falcon (4/5): Data hosting available in US, EU, and Australia. FedRAMP High GovCloud for US federal agencies. Strong multi-region options with government-grade residency controls.

●SentinelOne (4/5): Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Both score equally at 3/5.

●CrowdStrike Falcon (3/5): Delaware-incorporated US public company. FedRAMP and DOD IL4 authorisations demonstrate compliance with stringent US government legal requirements. GDPR DPAs available for EU customers.

●SentinelOne (3/5): Delaware-incorporated US public company subject to US law. FedRAMP Moderate authorisation demonstrates compliance with US federal security requirements. GDPR DPAs and SCCs available for EU customers.

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 4/5.

●CrowdStrike Falcon (4/5): Configurable data retention with event data searchable for up to 365 days (higher on premium plans). Clear data governance with DPAs, BAAs, and audit logging.

●SentinelOne (4/5): Up to 365 days (3 years on enterprise plans) of telemetry data retention in Singularity Data Lake with configurable policies. Clear DPA and audit trail for compliance reporting.

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 5/5.

●CrowdStrike Falcon (5/5): Industry-leading certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High, StateRAMP, DOD IL4, PCI-DSS, HIPAA. Among the most comprehensively certified commercial security platforms.

●SentinelOne (5/5): Comprehensive certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI-DSS Level 1, HIPAA BAA. Strong coverage across government, healthcare, and financial services requirements.

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 5/5.

●CrowdStrike Falcon (5/5): Exceptional regulatory fit across US federal government, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure. FedRAMP High and DOD IL4 are rare differentiators in the commercial security market.

●SentinelOne (5/5): Excellent regulatory fit for US federal government (FedRAMP), healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (PCI-DSS), and EU organisations (ISO 27001/GDPR). Comprehensive certification coverage for regulated industries.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	CrowdStrike Falcon	SentinelOne
DOD IL4	Yes	No
FedRAMP High	Yes	No
FedRAMP Moderate	No	Yes
HIPAA BAA	Yes	Yes
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	No	Yes
ISO 27018	No	Yes
PCI-DSS	Yes	No
PCI-DSS Level 1	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes
StateRAMP	Yes	No

Overall Verdict

CrowdStrike Falcon and SentinelOne are closely matched on trust and compliance, with scores of 21/25 and 21/25 respectively. The right choice depends on your specific regulatory requirements and existing technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, SentinelOne or CrowdStrike Falcon?

SentinelOne has a TrustKit score of 21/25 while CrowdStrike Falcon scores 21/25. Both tools are currently rated equally across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do SentinelOne and CrowdStrike Falcon compare on data residency?

SentinelOne scores 4/5 for data residency (Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.), while CrowdStrike Falcon scores 4/5 (Data hosting available in US, EU, and Australia. FedRAMP High GovCloud for US federal agencies. Strong multi-region options with government-grade residency controls.).

Are SentinelOne and CrowdStrike Falcon GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. SentinelOne has a regulatory fit score of 5/5 and CrowdStrike Falcon scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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