Microsoft announced on Friday, August 23, that it will hold a cybersecurity summit next month.

It is worth noting that the mentioned event is not what can be called the implementation of a long-term intention associated with prolonged reflection on the global topic of ensuring the protection of users and functional systems in the virtual space. In this case, the technology giant is, in a sense, reacting to the faulty CrowdStrike update that caused the IT outage that affected many countries last month.

During the summit scheduled for next month, methods for improving cybersecurity systems will be discussed. In this case, the technology giant will make a move towards eliminating the problems that caused failures in the functioning of nearly 8.5 million devices running on the Windows operating system last month as part of the mentioned IT outage. The incident also caused disruptions in many spheres of activity, including major airlines, banks, and firms in the healthcare area. In the context of the specifics of the digitalization era, such outages are a large-scale challenge with a sensitive impact.

The summit will be held on September 10 at Microsoft headquarters, located in Redmond, Washington.

It is worth noting that the issue of cybersecurity has become more relevant recently. In part, the increased and more complex threats in the digital space are the result of fraudsters having access to artificial intelligence technologies that provide them with new opportunities. In the context of this problem, the personal awareness of users is important. For example, a query in an Internet search engine, such as how to know if my camera is hacked, will allow anyone to get information about signs of unauthorized access to the device.