Documented by CrowdStrike EASM only: none.
Documented by CyCognito only: OWNED, PROVEN and RECHECKED.
Documented by both: FOUND and ROUTED.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
CrowdStrike EASM vs CyCognito: which ASM tool takes an exposure further?
THE SHORT ANSWER
CyCognito scores higher overall on our weights, 6.90 to 5.55. CrowdStrike EASM scores higher on Contains before the patch and Fits the enterprise stack; CyCognito scores higher on Finds the unlisted estate, Routes to an owner, Proves exploitability, Closes the loop and Buying transparency. The table below gives the reason for every score.
CrowdStrike EASM
Rank 6 of 10
Best for: CrowdStrike Falcon customers who want external exposure in the same console as endpoint and vulnerability data
CyCognito
Rank 3 of 10
Best for: Teams that want proof and a retested fix, starting from nothing but a company name
Which tool scores higher on each criterion?
| Criterion | CrowdStrike EASM | CyCognito | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
Finds the unlisted estate 15%WhyCrowdStrike EASM: Indexes the entire internet around the clock and maps known and unknown assets, including shadow IT; required inputs and subsidiary coverage are not described. CyCognito: Starts from the organization's name with no IP ranges or asset lists, covering subsidiaries, brands and business units. | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | CyCognito |
Routes to an owner 10%WhyCrowdStrike EASM: Tracks added, modified and removed assets and flags business-critical ones with AI-driven analysis; how an asset is tied to the organization, a subsidiary or an owner is not described. CyCognito: Each finding carries a trace of how it was found and which subsidiary, brand or business unit it belongs to. | 5 / 10 | 8 / 10 | CyCognito |
Proves exploitability 20%WhyCrowdStrike EASM: Its Exposure Prioritization Agent "validates exploitability using real-time telemetry" and correlates internet-facing assets with internal systems; active exploit testing of external assets is not described. CyCognito: Runs 100,000+ unauthenticated black-box tests across 30+ categories without state changes, and added Continuous AI Pentesting in June 2026. | 5 / 10 | 9 / 10 | CyCognito |
Contains before the patch 20%WhyCrowdStrike EASM: Falcon Fusion SOAR automates remediation workflows, and Falcon Real Time Response lists compensating controls such as network isolation, but it requires Falcon Insight XDR; no WAF or edge rule is described. CyCognito: No compensating control or automated mitigation is described; exposures wait for the owner's fix. | 5 / 10 | 2 / 10 | CrowdStrike EASM |
Closes the loop 15%WhyCrowdStrike EASM: Guided remediation steps, plus ServiceNow, Jira and patch management integrations for ticketing and remediation tracking; owner routing and a retest after a fix are not described. CyCognito: Step-by-step guidance, owner-linked workflows and a retest after each fix. | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 | CyCognito |
Fits the enterprise stack 10%WhyCrowdStrike EASM: Part of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, combining EASM with threat intelligence, IT hygiene and vulnerability management across endpoints, cloud, network and OT/IoT; ServiceNow and Jira are the named integrations. CyCognito: Names ServiceNow, Jira, Splunk and Zendesk for remediation workflows; edge and SOAR connections are not named on the pages reviewed. | 8 / 10 | 6 / 10 | CrowdStrike EASM |
Buying transparency 10%WhyCrowdStrike EASM: No EASM or Exposure Management price; CrowdStrike publishes per-device prices only for endpoint bundles, and we found no CrowdStrike EASM listing on AWS Marketplace or the CrowdStrike Marketplace. CyCognito: Publishes its pricing basis and an AWS Marketplace price: $30,000 per 12 months for ASM covering up to 250 assets. | 3 / 10 | 6 / 10 | CyCognito |
Which steps does each tool document?
CrowdStrike EASM
- FOUNDDocumented
Internet-wide mapping 24/7, including shadow IT.
- OWNEDNot documented
Ownership or subsidiary attribution not described; inventory changes and business criticality are.
- PROVENPartial
Exposure Prioritization Agent validates exploitability using telemetry; active external exploit testing not described.
- CONTAINEDPartial
Fusion SOAR workflows; Real Time Response compensating controls need Falcon Insight XDR; no WAF or edge rule.
- ROUTEDDocumented
ServiceNow and Jira ticketing and remediation tracking.
- RECHECKEDNot documented
Retest after a fix not described.
CyCognito
- FOUNDDocumented
Seedless discovery from the organization's name.
- OWNEDDocumented
Subsidiary, brand or business unit with a trace per finding.
- PROVENDocumented
100,000+ black-box tests; Continuous AI Pentesting since June 2026.
- CONTAINEDNot documented
No compensating control or automated mitigation described.
- ROUTEDDocumented
Owner-linked workflows into ServiceNow, Jira, Splunk and Zendesk.
- RECHECKEDDocumented
Retest after each fix.
Partial counts as not documented for these three lines.
What do they cost?
CrowdStrike EASM
Not published
No EASM or Exposure Management price published. CrowdStrike's pricing page lists endpoint bundles only (from $7.99 per device per month) and says add-ons cost extra. No CrowdStrike EASM listing found on AWS Marketplace or the CrowdStrike Marketplace.
To start: Required inputs are not published. CrowdStrike says Falcon Exposure Management gives "instant visibility and prioritization capabilities from day one", and its site offers a 15-day Falcon trial that is not tied to EASM.
CyCognito
Pricing basis published: total asset volume for ASM; active IPs and web applications for exposure validation. AWS Marketplace: CyCognito ASM 250 (up to 250 assets) $30,000 per 12 months; 24-month contracts "save up to 8%", 36-month "save up to 11%".
To start: The organization's name. "No IP ranges, no asset lists."
Which should you choose?
Choose CrowdStrike EASM if
- it matters most to you that it fits the enterprise stack (8/10)
- it matters most to you that it finds the unlisted estate (7/10)
Choose CrowdStrike EASM if your team already works in the Falcon console and wants external exposure next to endpoint and vulnerability data. Look elsewhere if you need proof of exploitability on external assets, attribution to subsidiaries or a published price.
Choose CyCognito if
- it matters most to you that it proves exploitability (9/10)
- it matters most to you that it finds the unlisted estate (9/10)
Choose CyCognito if you have no reliable asset list and want proof and a verified fix for each finding. Look elsewhere if you need exposures blocked at the edge before the patch lands.
Frequently asked questions
Which proves exploitability better, CrowdStrike EASM or CyCognito?
CyCognito scores higher on our proof criterion (CrowdStrike EASM 5/10, CyCognito 9/10). CrowdStrike EASM: Its Exposure Prioritization Agent "validates exploitability using real-time telemetry" and correlates internet-facing assets with internal systems; active exploit testing of external assets is not described. CyCognito: Runs 100,000+ unauthenticated black-box tests across 30+ categories without state changes, and added Continuous AI Pentesting in June 2026.
Can CrowdStrike EASM or CyCognito contain an exposure before the patch?
CrowdStrike EASM: not documented on the pages reviewed CyCognito: not documented on the pages reviewed Contain scores: CrowdStrike EASM 5/10, CyCognito 2/10.
Which is easier to buy, CrowdStrike EASM or CyCognito?
CrowdStrike EASM: No EASM or Exposure Management price published. CrowdStrike's pricing page lists endpoint bundles only (from $7.99 per device per month) and says add-ons cost extra. No CrowdStrike EASM listing found on AWS Marketplace or the CrowdStrike Marketplace. CyCognito: Pricing basis published: total asset volume for ASM; active IPs and web applications for exposure validation. AWS Marketplace: CyCognito ASM 250 (up to 250 assets) $30,000 per 12 months; 24-month contracts "save up to 8%", 36-month "save up to 11%". Buying transparency scores: CrowdStrike EASM 3/10, CyCognito 6/10.
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