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Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem

  • Written by Richard Forno, Principal Lecturer in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystemDisplays at LaGuardia Airport in New York show the infamous "blue screen of death."AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

The global information technology outage on July 19, 2024, that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines to hospitals and even the delivery of uniforms for the Olympic Games represents a growing concern for cybersecurity professionals,...

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