What type of data does CrowdStrike Falcon primarily analyze to detect malicious activity?

CrowdStrike Falcon primarily analyzes telemetry data from endpoints to detect malicious activity. This type of data includes information collected directly from devices and systems, such as files, processes, registry changes, and other system behaviors. By leveraging this endpoint telemetry, CrowdStrike can identify indicators of compromise (IoCs), abnormal patterns, and potential threats. This analysis allows for a more granular examination of activities occurring on a system, enabling real-time detection and response to threats.

Focusing on endpoint telemetry is essential because it provides insights into the actual behavior of applications and users, which is crucial for identifying suspicious or harmful activities that might not be evident from other data sources like network traffic logs or external feedback mechanisms. Other options, such as network traffic logs or user feedback surveys, do not capture the detailed behavior of endpoint systems in the same way, making them less effective for detecting malicious activities directly tied to endpoint usage.