CrowdStrike and BT Partner to Transform UK SMB Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike announced a strategic partnership with BT to launch BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond, a new cybersecurity service powered by CrowdStrike Falcon Go. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, the solution combines CrowdStrike’s industry-leading AI-native protection with BT’s around-the-clock expert services to stop breaches.

According to CrowdStrike’s State of SMB Cybersecurity Survey, while most SMBs increasingly understand today’s growing cyber risks, limited resources prevent them from adopting advanced technology – only 11% currently use AI-powered defenses. Combined with a lack of in-house security expertise, many SMBs remain vulnerable to modern cyber threats.

To help bridge this gap, BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond, powered by CrowdStrike Falcon Go, delivers award-winning, AI-powered protection for SMBs, built to stop ransomware and breaches. Tailored for smaller businesses, the service can be deployed quickly and easily, with ongoing support from BT’s security experts for installation, protection, and incident response. Together, CrowdStrike and BT are making cybersecurity simple, accessible, and effective – empowering UK SMBs to stop breaches and grow with confidence. 

“This partnership brings together two leaders with a shared mission to transform cybersecurity for a nation – bringing the United Kingdom’s small and medium-sized businesses the same AI-powered protection once reserved for the world’s largest enterprises,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. “Together, CrowdStrike and BT are redefining what’s possible for SMBs: turning cybersecurity from a barrier into a business advantage so they can innovate, grow, and compete with confidence.”

“Our customers tell us they need protection from the latest threats without added complexity,” said Chris Sims, chief commercial officer at BT Business. “With BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond, we’re giving SMBs access to world-class protection from CrowdStrike, combined with trusted support from BT. It’s easy to install, simple to use, and built to protect – so businesses can stay focused on what matters most.”

Source: CrowdStrike media announcement