The CrowdStrike bug and the risk of cascading failures


The recent CrowdStrike bug highlights the growing risk of cascading failures in critical infrastructure, where disruptions in cyber-physical systems (CPS) can have widespread, real-world consequences. While the bug was a mistake, not a malicious attack, it underscores the vulnerabilities in the interconnected systems that control vital services like energy, healthcare, and transportation. As cybercriminals and nation-states increasingly exploit these flaws, the need for secure-by-design principles and compensating controls becomes urgent to prevent similar incidents from escalating into larger national security and economic threats.

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