Disruptions of a Cyber Incident
Cyber threats are no longer a matter of if, but when. We’ve seen firsthand how a single cyber incident can ripple through an organization, causing not just technical headaches but serious operational, financial, and reputational damage. In July 2024, a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused over 8.5 million Windows systems to crash globally, disrupting airlines, hospitals, banks, and government services. The incident is widely considered one of the largest IT outages in history, with estimated financial damages exceeding $10 billion. One of the most immediate and visible impacts of a cyber incident is the operational downtime. The loss…
Kyla BurdickAugust 13, 2025