153. Mic Drop: CrowdStrike and the importance of kernels

TJ Nelson, a threat intelligence expert at Recorded Future, dives into the recent CrowdStrike outage that left millions in the dark. He examines how this incident impacted critical sectors like banking and healthcare. The conversation highlights the vital role of kernel-level software in security frameworks and the dangers of software update failures, showcasing how a simple logic error led to widespread chaos. Nelson also discusses the importance of rigorous quality assurance and the ongoing challenges of software vulnerabilities in today's digital world.