UnHack (the News): CrowdStrike Incident, Lessons Learned and Recovery Plans with Russell Teague
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July 24, 2024: Russell Teague, CISO at Fortified Health Security, joins Drex to dissect the recent global impact of a CrowdStrike update gone wrong. How do businesses effectively prepare for unexpected system failures? What lessons can be gleaned from the rapid response and recovery efforts witnessed during this crisis? The discussion delves into the intricacies of business continuity, disaster recovery planning, and the interconnected nature of modern cybersecurity. They explore the real-world implications for healthcare systems and the broader impacts on industries worldwide. How do organizations prioritize recovery efforts in the face of widespread outages? How can they leverage these experiences to bolster future resilience?
Key Points:
- 01:03 CrowdStrike Update Incident Overview
- 03:18 Impact on Healthcare and Other Sectors
- 05:11 Recovery Efforts and Challenges
- 09:05 Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness
- 20:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
News articles:
- How a software update from cyber firm CrowdStrike caused one of the world’s biggest IT blackouts
- Cybercriminals Exploit CrowdStrike Update Mishap to Distribute Remcos RAT Malware
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