JOURNAL ARTICLE

What the 2024 CrowdStrike Glitch Can Teach Us About Cyber Risk.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yahalom, Raphael 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the 2024 CrowdStrike glitch, where a software update caused widespread system crashes, resulting in significant financial losses for businesses, including Delta Airlines. It highlights the need for transparent, structured, and agile cyber risk management practices. The incident underscores the challenges in assessing cyber risk, mitigating the impact of faulty updates, ensuring business resiliency, and establishing accountability for losses. The article emphasizes the importance of explainable cyber risk management to address the growing threats in the digital landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2025/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Information Technology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182337109
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