As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, we want to thank you for trusting Direnzic Technology with your cybersecurity needs. This year, the IT world faced unprecedented challenges, and we’re here to ensure your business stays resilient and protected.

In 2024, several significant IT incidents underscored the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures and comprehensive compliance strategies. Here are some notable events and how Direnzic Technology’s services can help prevent similar issues:

CrowdStrike Outage Impacting Delta Air Lines

In July 2024, a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to approximately 8.5 million Windows
computers crashing, causing widespread operational disruptions. Delta Air Lines was notably affected, with over 7,000 flight
cancellations over five days, impacting around 1.3 million passengers. The airline estimated financial losses at approximately
$550 million and has since filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike.

Direnzic Technology’s Recommended Solutions To Help Safeguard Against Such An Event:

- Incident Response Planning: Developing a structured approach to handle unexpected disruptions can minimize operational
downtime.
​ - Business Continuity Planning: Ensuring that critical business functions continue during and after a disaster.

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​AT&T Mobility Service Interruption

In February 2024, AT&T Mobility experienced a service interruption affecting 125 million mobile devices across the U.S. The 12-
hour outage prevented about 92 million calls, including 25,000 emergency 911 calls, due to an equipment configuration error.
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Direnzic Technology’s Recommended Solutions To Help Safeguard Against Such An Event:

- Network Security Assessments: Regular evaluations help identify and rectify vulnerabilities in network configurations.
​ - Disaster Recovery Planning: Establish protocols to restore services swiftly after an outage.

AI-Based Ordering System Failure at McDonald’s

In June 2024, McDonald’s discontinued an AI-based ordering system after it persistently added incorrect items to customer
bills, leading to customer dissatisfaction and operational inefficiencies. CIO

Direnzic Technology’s Recommended Solutions To Help Safeguard Against Such An Event:

- AI System Audits: Evaluating AI implementations to ensure accuracy and reliability.
​ - Quality Assurance Testing: Comprehensive testing of new technologies before full-scale deployment.

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​CMMC 2.0 Compliance Requirements

The Department of Defense announced that the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 ruling, published on
October 15th, became effective on December 16th, 2024. Contractors in the Defense Industrial Base handling Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI) must now comply with these mandatory standards.

Direnzic Technology's Services That Can Help You Achieve Compliance:

- Gap Analysis Services: We help assess current security standings and provide recommendations.
- Compliance Consulting: We assist in developing policies and procedures that adhere to NIST 800-171 and CMMC
guidelines.
- Penetration Testing: We simulate real-world cyber-attack scenarios to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Direnzic Technology is committed to providing tailored solutions to help businesses safeguard their operations and comply with evolving regulatory requirements.

For more detailed information on these incidents, please refer to the original articles:

8 major IT disasters of 2024​
CMMC 2.0 Ruling is Here! Are You Prepared?​

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