Show Notes

August 14, 2024: David Ting, Founder and CTO at Tausight joins Bill for the news. The discussion revolves around the recent CrowdStrike incident, raising critical questions about the vulnerabilities in kernel-level coding and the rigorous testing needed to prevent such widespread disruptions. How should CIOs balance the need for rapid deployment with the risks of untested releases? The conversation further explores the intricate architecture of healthcare systems, the increasing interdependency of applications, and the paramount importance of cyber resiliency. As healthcare becomes more technology-driven, what strategies should health systems adopt to simplify their IT environments and reduce attack surfaces? 

Key Points:

• 01:13 Discussion on CrowdStrike Incident
• 03:18 Impact and Response Strategies
• 10:19 Lessons in Cyber Resiliency
• 12:44 Apple's Approach to Technology Releases
• 16:19 Simplifying Healthcare IT Architecture

News articles:

• CrowdStrike to Delta: Stop Pointing the Finger at Us
• Delta hires David Boies to seek damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft after outage
• Tech outage fallout: Hospitals need strong response plans when systems go down

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