Just hours before Microsoft's earnings call, a massive Azure outage took down services globally. Was it a sophisticated cyber-attack, or something far simpler?In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I look at what caused the Azure Front Door problem.Listen in to learn more about: 💡 The root cause of the Azure Outage.💡 How Microsoft maintained its financial momentum and managed the narrative despite the massive disruption.💡 The data that shows most major outages are internal technical failures, but also the critical, growing trend of disruption as a primary cyber-tactic.For every IT and security leader, this incident is a powerful case study in modern digital resilience. When systems fail, we need to understand if it’s an error of code, or perhaps an act of cyber warfare.What are your thoughts? Do you think the public and media are too quick to assume a cyber-attack? Let me know in the comments.Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | All major podcast platformsSend me a messageStart building your thought leadership portfolio today with INSPO. Wherever you are in your professional journey, whether you're just starting out or well established, you have knowledge, experience, and perspectives worth sharing. Showcase your thinking, connect through ideas, and make your voice part of something bigger at INSPO - https://www.inspo.expert/Support the showI’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 85 countries and 1,250+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes. For further information visit - https://priceroberts.com

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