A few days ago, a computer bug in a cybersecurity platform caused a massive outage in a widely used operating system. This affected millions of users around the world. Services of airlines, banks, stock exchanges, media and companies were interrupted, with all the economic and reputational impact that this implies. The need to review the resilience and cybersecurity of IT environments was back on the spotlight.

It is true: various sources assured that there is no evidence that the crash was due to a cyber-attack. However, it is crucial to analyze the impact that these events can have on various sectors and to reflect on the causes that can trigger episodes of this type. In fact, it is the first step to prevent them.
When incidents of this magnitude occur, the importance of organizations having rapid and robust response strategies is once again highlighted. At the same time, episodes like these are a wake-up call to reinforce their security measures.
Protection and care of information
One should never lose sight of the fact that the main objective of cybersecurity is the protection and care of information. This is not a minor challenge: it is nothing less than the most valuable asset a company has.
This incident was not an isolated case. There are everyday examples of vulnerabilities, computer threats and system failures, which may not have the magnitude to become world news.
In all cases, the unavailability of services impacts the continuity of business operations and prevents access to information. The negative economic consequences are obvious. But, at the same time, the organization suffers a drop in its reputation and in the market’s confidence in it.
Resilience: Day-after plans
The cybersecurity strategy is combined with resilience plans.
This is because these incidents are preventable, but not always avoidable. When they happen, it is key to manage the crisis and have effective response action plans as part of a comprehensive security strategy.
It is difficult to measure the effects of such an episode. Areas within an organization whose activities have been affected or users unable to access their systems. It will be necessary to work to regain the trust of customers, partners and employees.
This is where the importance of resilience plans emerges. Companies must have the capacity to recover not only in terms of technical problems, but especially in terms of business continuity. This means putting all the necessary mechanisms and programs in place so that the organization can continue to function normally.
Hybrid cloud: A resilient infrastructure
One of the key factors in preventing these incidents could be the adoption of hybrid cloud strategies. For this, organizations should consider working with two or more cloud service providers.
This way, if a failure happens in one of them, the company can continue to operate with the other. Business continuity is guaranteed.
Conclusions
Cybersecurity strategies and resilience plans go hand in hand and ensure end-to-end incident management. It starts with prevention and ends in an adequate response when, despite all forecasts, an episode occurs. Having the support of a specialized technological partner on this path can be fundamental to obtain the expected results.
The recent global IT outage can also be used as a source of learning. For companies, in the digital era, it is essential to have comprehensive strategies. This involves distributed technology solutions, well-defined recovery plans and clear communication programs. It is the only one to protect reputation in today’s competitive and challenging world.
But also, this episode that made headlines in all corners of the world is a call to review our dependency with technology. It is a powerful tool and the key to developing the businesses of the future. At the same time, as with any other tool, it can present limitations that must be carefully addressed.
It is not only a matter of implementing the latest innovations, but also of establishing appropriate monitoring to ensure that its integration and operation are safe and efficient. Finding that balance between technological evolution and responsible planning is a real challenge that cannot be ignored.
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