Cybersecurity Lessons Companies Can Learn After Massive Global Windows Outage
By Kelsey Kendall Earlier this month, CrowdStrike's buggy software update crashed many Windows computer systems, causing massive global disruptions to air travel, healthcare and businesses. Airlines are still trying to get back on track, and the outage hit companies with losses that could be in the billions of dollars, according to The Washington Post.
What caused the recent global Windows outage?
The recent global outage was caused by a buggy software update from CrowdStrike, which resulted in significant disruptions across various sectors, including air travel and healthcare.
How can companies improve their cybersecurity resilience?
Companies should focus on developing a cyber resilience culture by assessing their ability to detect threats quickly and responding effectively. This includes having backups and redundancies in place, as well as avoiding reliance on a limited number of IT vendors.
What lessons can be learned from the outage?
Companies should conduct tabletop exercises and review their policies and procedures to enhance their response capabilities. Understanding the time it takes to detect issues and implementing robust business continuity plans can help minimize disruptions during future incidents.
Cybersecurity Lessons Companies Can Learn After Massive Global Windows Outage
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