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Coexistence

Start beside CrowdStrike Falcon. Replace it when you’re ready.

1stProtect runs beside the Falcon sensor in user mode, with no second kernel driver, and stops credential theft, EDR killers and harmful actions before they complete. Run both while you prove it, then retire Falcon at renewal.

Set up beside Falcon.

Three steps, done once. The entries cover every 1stProtect version.

  1. Install 1stProtect beside FalconUnder 10 minutes per device, with no reboot.
  2. Add two machine-learning exclusionsFile path exclusions for Program Files\1stProtect\** and ProgramData\1stProtect\**. Optionally, a certificate exclusion for the 1stProtect code-signing certificate.
  3. Only if Falcon raises a detectionAdd an IOA exclusion with the image file name regex .*\\Program Files\\1stProtect\\[^\\]+\\[^\\]+\.exe.

What 1stProtect stops before it completes.

Falcon detects and responds. 1stProtect stops these steps before they complete.

  • Credential theft. Blocked before the read completes. CredentialProtect
  • Trusted tools running hidden scripts. Blocked before the script runs. ExecutionProtect
  • Reverse shells. Blocked before the channel opens. ShellProtect
  • EDR killers. The driver is stopped from loading. DriverProtect
  • Unhooking and blinding. Stopped before the hooks are removed. PayloadProtect
  • AI agents acting as you. Each action judged by policy. AIControl

When you’re ready to switch.

Run both while you prove it. Then retire Falcon on your terms.

  1. Enforce across a pilot groupSwitch on prevention and run both side by side until the results match what you expect.
  2. Map what you’ll retireYour partner and the Stack Builder show which Falcon features and point tools 1stProtect covers, and what to check first.
  3. Switch at renewalRemove Falcon from devices on your schedule. 1stProtect keeps protecting throughout.

No second kernel driver

1stProtect runs in user mode, so there’s nothing competing with Falcon’s sensor at the kernel level.

No duplicate data feed

1stProtect reports only the events that matter, to its own console and to your SIEM if you choose.

Priced to replace

From $30 per device a year. Compare it with your next Falcon renewal. See plans

CrowdStrike Falcon is a trademark of its owner. 1stProtect is not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Entries from the 1stProtect exclusion guide v2.3, reviewed against vendor documentation, October 2026.

Start beside Falcon. Switch at renewal.

Run 1stProtect free for 30 days on up to 10 devices that already run Falcon. Nothing is blocked until you switch it on.

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