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Never Release on a Friday - The CrowdStrike Outage

Never Release on a Friday - The CrowdStrike Outage

The Better Business Analyst Podcast · Benjamen Walsh from The Better Business Analysis Institute (BBAI)

July 20, 202411m 40s

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Show Notes

In this 10 min one off episode, we dive into the recent CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update that caused widespread disruptions on Windows systems.

Discover how a single defective update led to the infamous “blue screen of death” (BSOD), affecting businesses and critical infrastructure globally.

We’ll explore the root cause, the immediate impact, and the steps CrowdStrike took to resolve the issue.

Tune in to learn why releasing updates on a Friday might not be the best idea and how to avoid similar pitfalls in your IT operations. Don’t miss this crucial discussion for IT professionals and business leaders alike!