What Caused the Crowdstrike IT Disaster?

What Caused the Crowdstrike IT Disaster?

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

11th Grade - Vocational training

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The video explores a major incident involving Crowdstrike, where a software update caused millions of Windows machines to crash. It draws parallels to a similar McAfee incident in 2010, highlighting the role of George Kurtz. The technical failure is attributed to a coding error involving a null pointer, with community analysis suggesting organizational failures in quality control. The video also delves into conspiracy theories, including potential foreign interference and pre-planned cyber attacks. The overarching theme is the need for robust quality assurance in critical software systems.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the hypothesis provided by the professional C++ programmer regarding the coding error?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What organizational failures contributed to the Crowdstrike disaster?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What conspiracy theories emerged regarding the Crowdstrike incident?

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