On Friday, a critical software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to a massive outage, affecting around 8.5 million Windows machines globally. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness for IT disruptions. Experts from CIO Journal have shared their insights on how organizations can better prepare for similar scenarios in the future.
Understanding vendor practices is crucial.
With automatic software updates becoming standard practice, the CrowdStrike incident highlights the need for caution. Paul Davis from JFrog suggests prioritizing testing for updates based on their potential impact.
Developing a robust disaster recovery plan is also essential. Gartner’s MacDonald likens a major IT outage to a natural disaster, advising businesses to prepare similar recovery strategies. Establishing a “clean room” environment for restoring critical systems and conducting regular tabletop
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