Priya PatelTLDR:
Microsoft and CrowdStrike, along with other cybersecurity firms and government officials, are planning a special summit to prevent another global computer meltdown like the one in July. The incident was caused by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, costing Fortune 500 companies over $5 billion.
Article Summary:
Microsoft is organizing a cybersecurity event with CrowdStrike to address the system crash that occurred in July due to a faulty software update, leading to significant financial losses for companies like Delta Airlines.
The special summit, scheduled for September 10, will focus on concrete steps to protect joint partners’ infrastructure and improve overall security and resilience in the industry.
One of the key discussions could involve making software updates rely more on Windows user mode to prevent similar incidents in the future. Microsoft aims to reassure partners and officials of its commitment to safe deployment practices.
The summit comes after the July incident raised concerns about third-party software controls and the need for transparency in cybersecurity vendor functions. The hope is to prevent or mitigate the impact of future cyber incidents through collaboration and improved security measures.
