Weekly Workflow: Automated CrowdStrike Update

The CrowdStrike security software update incident in July 2024 caused a major IT outage that affected various industries, from airlines to hospitals. This incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a seemingly routine process can lead to widespread disruptions and vulnerabilities. In this workflow, we're going to show you how you can schedule CrowdStrike, or any other updates to run when you want them to.

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Nov 22, 2024
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To mitigate the risks associated with a widespread IT outage like in July, organizations could benefit from implementing an automated workflow solution like Blink Ops.

This kind of solution streamlines processes and enhances security by ensuring that updates and maintenance are conducted efficiently and consistently.

Here’s how the workflow operates:

  1. Enable Auto-Update: Each day at 8:00 AM, the workflow activates auto-updates for all departments
  2. Wait: The system waits 4 hours to allow updates to complete
  3. Disable Auto-Update: After the wait, the workflow turns off auto-updates to maintain control
  4. Create Jira Ticket: A Jira ticket is generated to detail the status of each endpoint

By automating these steps, Blink helps prevent vulnerabilities and enhances overall security, reducing the likelihood of similar incidents in the future.

Get started with Blink, a security automation copilot powered by Generative AI, empowers your team to streamline essential processes and free up valuable time for critical issues.

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