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Security Fix Backfires, Creating More Problems The CrowdStrike outage that began on July 19, 2024, serves as a critical reminder of the vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure and the profound dependency on cybersecurity solutions. A routine sensor configuration update went awry, leading to a system crash affecting millions of devices globally, particularly those running on … Read more
CyberCube, a leading cyber risk analytics firm, estimates insured losses from the July 19 CrowdStrike outage to be between $400 million and $1.5 billion. Dubbed the “CrowdOut Event,” it was caused by a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update, significantly impacting the standalone cyber insurance market. This incident represents a loss ratio impact of approximately 3-10% … Read more
SentinelOne announced the SentinelOne Risk Assurance Initiative, a new cybersecurity program designed to help insurers improve their clients’ network security using the SentinelOne Singularity™ Platform. This program allows insurers to offer SentinelOne’s platform at preferred rates, aiming to stop attacks before they occur and reduce both financial loss and insurance premiums. Leading carriers and providers, … Read more
The recent CrowdStrike outage on July 19 had a ripple effect across a wide range of industries, from airlines to the national organ transplant matching system. In our interconnected world, few can escape its impact. Now, Parametrix provides a detailed look at the financial cost. It’s more than just a ripple. They estimate a total … Read more
This morning, when we went to see the latest CrowdStrike Outage news, we knew there’d be a lot to read. Over 30 pages of articles in the Google News search in just the last 24 hours. We took the time to compile a number of them. They illustrate the scale, scope, and impact from large … Read more