Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
– CrowdStrike outage affected 8.5 million Windows PCs globally
– Experts believe the incident was not malicious but stemmed from a software update
The CrowdStrike outage that crashed 8.5 million Windows PCs globally sparked commentary from industry experts. Nigel Phair from Monash University highlighted the need for organizations to be resilient against such incidents. CyberArk’s Omer Grossman emphasized the damage to business processes and the challenges in recovering. Tenable’s Satnam Narang pointed out the impact on critical systems like hospitals and financial institutions. Sigma Software Group’s Dmytro Tereshchenko discussed the extensive repercussions of disruptions in highly interconnected supply chains.
Experts like ESET’s Jake Moore stressed the importance of testing infrastructure and having fail safes in place. Rapid7’s Christiaan Beek highlighted the vulnerabilities within IT infrastructure and the need for robust testing. Omdia’s Maxine Holt discussed the global IT outage crisis and the economic damage resulting from disruptions. Acronis’ Kevin Reed emphasized the importance of rigorous testing for EDR agents. Signifyd’s Xavier Sheikrojan talked about the vulnerabilities businesses face during such outages.
CSO Group and Cyber Wardens’ Matt Fedele-Sirotich emphasized the need for businesses to take proactive measures to mitigate cyber threats. Intelliworx’s Shane Maher stressed the importance of disaster preparedness and clear communication during such incidents. As the fallout of the CrowdStrike outage continues, organizations are urged to strengthen their cyber security resilience and implement better testing protocols.
