On July 19th, CrowdStrike experienced a service outage due to a configuration change that unintentionally disrupted their services. The service outage caused widespread issues for Microsoft systems worldwide that relied on CrowdStrike for security; days later, thousands of businesses are still experiencing issues.
Multi-platform Approach in Mitigating any Single Vendor Issue
We believe the adage “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” The CrowdStrike incident underscores the effectiveness of our multi-platform approach in mitigating any single vendor issue—the outage did not impact our clients or their businesses.
At CloudScale365:
- We thoroughly vet all updates and upgrades before we schedule them, ensuring quality and effectiveness.
- We manually manage updates and upgrades across our cybersecurity platforms. Our meticulous, controlled approach minimizes the risk inherent in automated updates.
- We implement updates and upgrades in stages to promote continuity and stability while avoiding large-scale failures.
Invest in a Multi-level Security Strategy
Now more than ever, it’s crucial to invest in a comprehensive, multi-level security strategy for your organization. Our approach—endpoint security, network security, SaaS protection, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) working together—provides robust defense and continuity for your operations, ensuring your business is protected from all angles.
We appreciate your trust in Cloudscale365. If the CrowdStrike Global Windows event has created questions or concerns about your IT, infrastructure, or support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team will meet with you to review your environment and discuss additional opportunities for enhanced protection.
