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CrowdStrike CEO Kurtz says breakout times average 29 minutes

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published October 22, 2026 · No Priors Podcast · The New Apex Predator: CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on Adversaries Armed With AI Agents
CrowdStrike CEO Kurtz says breakout times average 29 minutes
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The New Apex Predator: CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on Adversaries Armed With AI Agents

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"So on a that used to be days and you know hours and now it's minutes. On average it's 29 minutes but we've seen it as quick as 27 seconds."

George Kurtz says CrowdStrike tracks “breakout time” as how long it takes an intruder to pivot laterally after first landing on a machine. He claims the average is 29 minutes and that some cases have been as fast as 27 seconds.

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George Kurtz · guest
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The New Apex Predator: CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on Adversaries Armed With AI Agents
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