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The Great CrowdStrike Crash of 2024: Lessons from a Digital Disaster

Jul 25, 2024
CrowdStrike's CEO discusses the global chaos caused by a software glitch, grounding flights and disrupting emergency services. Lessons for product managers include the importance of quality assurance and effective rollback mechanisms.
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  • The CrowdStrike glitch highlighted the critical need for rigorous quality assurance in tech products.
  • Lessons from the incident emphasized the necessity of continuous vigilance against potential cybersecurity threats.

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The CrowdStrike Glitch - A Monumental Product Failure

The podcast episode discusses the CrowdStrike glitch, which caused major disruptions affecting millions worldwide. The glitch, classified as a software bug, resulted in grounded flights, disrupted emergency services, and media agencies globally. Even though it wasn't a cybersecurity attack but a glitch, its impact was monumental, affecting major airlines and businesses, highlighting the fragility of tech infrastructure.

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