The CrowdStrike Incident: the largest global IT outage in history

In July, a global IT outage, known as the CrowdStrike Incident, disrupted businesses worldwide. A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected millions of devices, leading to significant financial losses across various sectors. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the largest global IT outage in history, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike. They explore its impact on businesses globally, including airlines, retail stores, and emergency services, and consider the broader implications for the cybersecurity industry. D2B 331 provides an analysis of the CrowdStrike Incident, showing how a single software update led to the largest global IT outage in history. The discussion emphasizes the far-reaching consequences for businesses and the importance of reliable cybersecurity in today’s interconnected world. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, audio script PDFs, bonus vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.