CrowdStrike Falcon

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

OneTrust

Enterprise privacy, consent, and compliance management platform for regulated organisations

CrowdStrike Falcon

Strong

21/25

OneTrust

Strong

21/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionCrowdStrike FalconOneTrust

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

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.

OneTrust: EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers

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.

4/5

EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

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.

OneTrust: US Georgia corporation; CLOUD Act applies; strong SCCs and DPAs available; EU hosting mitigates but doesn't eliminate

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.

2/5

US Georgia corporation; CLOUD Act applies; strong SCCs and DPAs available; EU hosting mitigates but doesn't eliminate

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

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.

OneTrust: No training on customer compliance data; comprehensive DPA; customer-controlled retention policies

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.

5/5

No training on customer compliance data; comprehensive DPA; customer-controlled retention policies

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

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.

OneTrust: ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR — best-in-class certification stack for this category

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.

5/5

ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR — best-in-class certification stack for this category

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

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.

OneTrust: Purpose-built for GDPR and EU AI Act compliance; used by EU regulators and 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.

5/5

Purpose-built for GDPR and EU AI Act compliance; used by EU regulators and regulated industries

Total Score

21/25

Best For

CrowdStrike Falcon

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.

OneTrust

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II); regulated industries (ICO, CNIL); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

CrowdStrike Falcon vs OneTrust: 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. OneTrust (OneTrust, US) scores 21/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. Enterprise privacy, consent, and compliance management platform for regulated organisations.

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.

●OneTrust (4/5): EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers

#### Legal Jurisdiction

CrowdStrike Falcon leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●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.

●OneTrust (2/5): US Georgia corporation; CLOUD Act applies; strong SCCs and DPAs available; EU hosting mitigates but doesn't eliminate

#### Data Retention & Training

OneTrust leads with 5/5 vs 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.

●OneTrust (5/5): No training on customer compliance data; comprehensive DPA; customer-controlled retention policies

#### 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.

●OneTrust (5/5): ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, and CSA STAR — best-in-class certification stack for this category

#### 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.

●OneTrust (5/5): Purpose-built for GDPR and EU AI Act compliance; used by EU regulators and regulated industries

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	CrowdStrike Falcon	OneTrust
CSA STAR	No	Yes
DOD IL4	Yes	No
FedRAMP High	Yes	No
HIPAA BAA	Yes	No
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27701	No	Yes
PCI-DSS	Yes	No
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes
StateRAMP	Yes	No

Overall Verdict

CrowdStrike Falcon and OneTrust 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, CrowdStrike Falcon or OneTrust?

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

How do CrowdStrike Falcon and OneTrust compare on data residency?

CrowdStrike Falcon scores 4/5 for data residency (Data hosting available in US, EU, and Australia. FedRAMP High GovCloud for US federal agencies. Strong multi-region options with government-grade residency controls.), while OneTrust scores 4/5 (EU data residency available and configurable (AWS Frankfurt/Dublin); clearly documented for enterprise customers).

Are CrowdStrike Falcon and OneTrust GDPR compliant?

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

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