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Analyzing the CrowdStrike Incident and Its Ripple Effects – SWN #399

In this episode of Security Weekly News, Dr. Doug White and Josh Marpet delve into the widespread impact of the recent CrowdStrike and Microsoft technical issue, which disrupted various industries, including airlines, DMVs, and hospitals. They discuss the interconnectedness of modern systems, the reliance on automatic updates, and the critical need for thorough testing and third-party risk management. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and planning for system failures, the hosts highlight the necessity for comprehensive inventories, continuous monitoring, and robust backup plans to ensure business continuity and resilience. Tune in for expert insights into mitigating the significant consequences of system failures.

Full episode and show notes

Hosts

Professor at Roger Williams University
  1. 1. CrowdStrike update crashes Windows systems, causes outages worldwide
  2. 2. June Windows Server updates break Microsoft 365 Defender features
  3. 3. Windows installer tagged with flaws that could elevate privileges
Executive Director at Guardedrisk
  1. 1. Crowdstrike has a REALLY bad, horrible, miserable day

    What happens when Microsoft and Crowdstrike decide they want to work all weekend, and give LOTS of money to lawyers?

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