Wed Sep 25 02:10:10 UTC 2024: ## CrowdStrike Apologizes for Global IT Outage During Congressional Testimony
**Washington D.C.** – Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike faced intense scrutiny from US lawmakers on Tuesday after a major global outage earlier this month. The outage, which impacted businesses and organizations worldwide, prompted a series of questions about the company’s infrastructure and security protocols.
During the congressional hearing, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz offered a public apology for the disruption. He attributed the outage to a “complex technical issue” that affected the company’s cloud infrastructure. While Kurtz assured lawmakers that the issue has been resolved and there was no evidence of a security breach, he acknowledged the significant inconvenience the outage caused.
Lawmakers expressed concerns about the outage’s impact on critical infrastructure and cybersecurity efforts. They pressed Kurtz for details on the root cause, the company’s response, and measures being taken to prevent future occurrences. The hearing highlighted the growing dependence on cloud-based services and the potential vulnerability of critical infrastructure to such disruptions.
CrowdStrike is a leading cybersecurity firm that provides services to government agencies and private businesses. The outage raised questions about the company’s resilience and its ability to ensure the continuity of its services.
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