# Nearsoft CEO Pedro Camacho at SIC Noticias | Nearsoft News & Awards NEARSOFT CEO Pedro Camacho was invited yesterday, 20th July, by SIC Notícias , one of the most-watched news channels in Portugal, to provide his insights on a recent CrowdStrike & Microsoft incident. Pedro Camacho was honoured to discuss this critical issue and share his expertis… Source: https://nearsoft.pt/news/75-nearsoft-ceo-pedro-camacho-at-sic-noticias-nearsoft-news-and-awards --- Nearsoft · Jul 21, 2024 · 3 min read *Carolina Sousa · Consulting Services Manager* [NEARSOFT](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nearsoft-pt/) CEO [Pedro Camacho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcamacho/) was invited yesterday, 20th July, by [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt), one of the most-watched news channels in Portugal, to provide his insights on a recent [CrowdStrike](https://www.crowdstrike.com) & [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com) incident. [Pedro Camacho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcamacho/) was honoured to discuss this critical issue and share his expertise on national television. During the interview, [Pedro Camacho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcamacho/) delved into the details of a significant cybersecurity problem caused by a third-party security software update affecting numerous corporate clients. He clarified that this issue was not due to a [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com) system failure but was related to a widely used security protection software. This incident resulted in a domino effect, impacting a vast number of systems running Microsoft Windows, which constitutes over 70-80% of corporate workstations. Key points discussed: - The rapid spread and significant impact of the issue across various sectors, including banks, airports, and major corporations. - The global interconnectedness of systems and how a single affected machine can trigger widespread disruptions. - Steps being taken by companies like [CrowdStrike](https://www.crowdstrike.com) and [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com) to resolve the issue and provide corrective updates. - The role of cloud services, particularly [Microsoft Azure](https://azure.microsoft.com), in the incident and the ongoing efforts to stabilize affected services. [Pedro Camacho](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcamacho/) emphasized that while this incident caused significant disruptions, it was not a cybersecurity breach but rather a technical failure. The swift response from technical teams worldwide gives hope that the major impacts will be resolved shortly. A big thank you to [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt) for the opportunity to shed light on this important topic and to all the professionals working tirelessly to address the issue. Stay vigilant and stay secure!