For the past decade or so, growth stocks (particularly in tech) have been the hype of the stock market. It's understandable why, though: They get a lot of media attention, stock prices can soar quickly, and they're generally viewed as "cooler" companies than those in a sector like industrials.

However, with the glitz and glam surrounding growth stocks comes just as much downside. Many have rallied this year, but most are nowhere close to their 2020 or 2021 peaks. While cybersecurity company (NASDAQ: CRWD) fits that description, it remains a great long-term growth option. Here's why.

CrowdStrike is a leader in cloud-based endpoint security. Endpoints are physical devices that connect to a network, such as laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tablets, and servers. Although AI has recently dominated talks surrounding tech, CrowdStrike is not new to it. It essentially pioneered pure-AI solutions in cybersecurity with its 2011 Falcon Platform.

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