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In today’s interconnected world, the CrowdStrike outage serves as a stark reminder of our dependence on technology—and the irreplaceable value of the experts who manage it. Whether it’s a faulty update from a service provider or a sophisticated cyberattack, our IT and security professionals are the unsung heroes who pull everything back together.
In what’s being called the biggest IT outage in history, Microsoft estimates that as many as 8.5 million Windows PCs were affected by the faulty CrowdStrike update. While CrowdStrike has released a fix, organizations across industries are still dealing with knock-on effects 3 days later.
Compounding the situation, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency stated in an alert that CISA “has observed threat actors taking advantage of this incident for phishing and other malicious activity.”
The Irreplaceable Human Touch in IT
Even in an era dominated by AI and automated tasks, human intelligence remains indispensable. AI can assist us, make our jobs easier, and speed up processes, but it can’t replicate the nuanced understanding and experience that human experts bring to the table.
When the outage struck, sysadmins around the world took to Reddit, sharing information, and helping to mitigate and remediate the damage. This incredible community spirit showcased the essential role of human expertise.
So, here’s to our IT and security heroes—those who troubleshoot through nights and weekends to restore order from chaos. Your work is invaluable, and your dedication is inspiring. Thank you for being the steadfast guardians of our digital age.
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