Talent Groups Case Study

Rapid Recovery: Resolving a Global Outage Crisis for an Insurance Provider

In July 2024, a product update pushed by the internet security provider CrowdStrike led to a catastrophic global outage. The update contained a critical defect that caused Windows-based servers and systems to crash immediately upon installation, severely disrupting operations across various sectors, including Healthcare, Transportation Systems, Financial Banking Systems, and other vital online information systems worldwide.

CHALLENGE

Among the impacted organizations was a major insurance provider whose operations were critically hindered by the widespread system failures. The urgency of the situation required an immediate and robust response to mitigate the damage and restore normalcy.

APPROACH

Talent Groups Solutions, formerly Progilisys Solutions, quickly mobilized its On-Demand IT Staffing model to address the crisis. Upon receiving the call from the insurance provider, Talent Groups promptly dispatched an expert technical systems engineering team to establish an incident response desk. The team worked tirelessly to restore the affected servers and end-point computing devices to their pre-update configurations.

In addition to the technical restoration efforts, Talent Groups implemented a proactive outreach initiative, contacting each end-user to verify their connectivity and ensure a return to normal operations. This comprehensive response strategy was designed not only to restore functionality but also to build confidence among the client’s end-users during the recovery process.

IMPACT

Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of Talent Groups in partnership with the client's IT engineers, the insurance provider was able to return to business as usual within days. The team successfully isolated compromised endpoints, terminated malicious processes, and deployed necessary security patches, significantly reducing the potential for future cybersecurity incidents and threats.

The incident highlighted the critical importance of having a responsive and capable IT partner. By leveraging the expertise and agility of Talent Groups, the insurance provider was able to minimize downtime and mitigate the broader impact of the defective software update.

To learn more about how Talent Groups Solutions can support your organization with our On-Demand IT model, please contact us at info@talentgroups.com.