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**Intertwining World Safe ePay
Day with the Concept of World Blue Screen Day: Reflections on Cybersecurity and
Digital Trust**
Yes, there is no UN Declared International Day on July 19th / 19th July, there is a vacancy for an International Day.
And, now who can forget
the famous Microsoft Blue Screen of Death occurrence on 19th July
2024.
Yes, now almost 99% of folks
following NEWS , even if not using Desktops / Laptops are familiar with Microsoft
Blue Screen outage.
Well, now there is an opportunity
to
remember July 19th / 19th July as World Blue Screen Day.
July
19th’s Digital Disaster: A Case for World Blue Screen Day and Safe ePay Day
### The Case for World Blue
Screen Day
The infamous Microsoft Blue
Screen of Death (BSOD) incident on July 19, 2024, has left an indelible mark on
the digital landscape. A critical error caused by a Crowdstrike software update
led to a global IT outage, disrupting numerous sectors, from aviation to
financial services. The scale and impact of this incident suggest that July
19th could be designated as World Blue Screen Day, serving as a Remembrance Day
to recall the significant event and its implications on our digital world.
**What is World Blue Screen
Day?**
World Blue Screen Day would be a
day to remember the unprecedented global outage caused by a software glitch in
Crowdstrike's cybersecurity system, which led to the infamous Microsoft BSOD.
This day would not be an
Observance Day, meaning we do not recreate the event, but a Remembrance Day, to
reflect on the vulnerabilities of our interconnected digital systems and the
importance of robust cybersecurity.
Well, I hope that this will be a Remembrance
Day and not an Observance Day.
What is the main difference
between Remembrance Day and Observance Day?
Remembrance Day is a day to
remember an event which occurred in the past.
Observance Day is a day to
observe a specific thought / process
Hence, ideally July 19th
/ 19th July, should fall under Remembrance Day and not an Observance Day.
If this falls under Observance Day, then every
year July 19th / 19th July, there should be a famous Microsoft Blue Screen of Death occurrence.
The occurrence can be triggered manually or automatically.
Well, I pray that July 19th
/ 19th July will be a Remembrance Day and not an Observance Day.
So, now who will advocate for
World Blue Screen Day on July 19th / 19th July
Out
of the July 19th Outage: World Blue Screen Day and Safe ePay Day Needed Now
Eagerly waiting for the same
### World Safe ePay Day: A
Complementary Observance
While World Blue Screen Day would
focus on the historical significance and lessons learned from the BSOD
incident, World Safe ePay Day, still in its conceptual stage, would emphasize
the ongoing need for secure electronic transactions. Celebrated as an emotional
observance, World Safe ePay Day would highlight the personal and societal
impacts of cybersecurity in the realm of digital payments.
**Goals of World Safe ePay Day:**
1. **Raising Awareness:** Educate
the public on the importance of secure electronic payments and the best
practices to protect their financial information online.
2. **Building Trust:** Foster
trust in digital payment systems by showcasing advancements in cybersecurity
measures and the efforts made by businesses and governments to ensure safe
transactions.
3. **Emotional Connection:**
Emphasize the emotional and personal impacts of secure digital transactions,
sharing stories of individuals and businesses affected by cyberattacks.
4. **Advocacy:** Advocate for
stronger cybersecurity policies and practices to protect electronic payments
from potential threats.
### Lessons from the Microsoft
Outage
The Crowdstrike-induced Microsoft
outage serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of cybersecurity.
The global disruption underscored
how a single point of failure can have cascading effects across various
sectors, affecting everything from air traffic to banking operations.
This incident also highlighted
the need for rigorous quality checks and continuous vigilance in cybersecurity
practices.
### Intertwining the Observances
By intertwining World Safe ePay
Day with the concept of World Blue Screen Day, we can create a comprehensive
narrative that addresses both the historical context of cybersecurity failures
and the forward-looking need for secure electronic transactions.
Here’s how these observances can
complement each other:
1. **Historical Reflection:**
World Blue Screen Day would serve as a reminder of the vulnerabilities in our
digital infrastructure, encouraging reflection on past incidents like the
Crowdstrike-Microsoft outage.
2. **Future Preparedness:** World
Safe ePay Day would focus on proactive measures to secure electronic
transactions, building on the lessons learned from past incidents.
3. **Educational Initiatives:**
Joint campaigns could be organized to educate the public on the importance of
cybersecurity, both in preventing large-scale outages and in securing everyday
digital transactions.
4. **Emotional Resonance:** By
sharing personal stories and the broader impact of cybersecurity incidents,
both days would aim to foster an emotional connection with the public,
highlighting the importance of trust and security in the digital age.
### Conclusion
Designating July 19th as World
Blue Screen Day would provide a moment to reflect on the significant impact of
the Microsoft BSOD incident and its broader implications for cybersecurity.
In tandem, World Safe ePay Day
would emphasize the ongoing need for secure electronic transactions, advocating
for robust cybersecurity measures to protect our digital economy. Together,
these observances would offer a holistic approach to understanding and
addressing the complexities of cybersecurity in our interconnected world.
Disclaimer 2: These are my thoughts only. The only Bliss is
promoting the Joy of Safe ePayments. World Safe ePay
Day is a medium to
experience the Joy of Safe ePayments.
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Read more @
Microsoft-CrowdStrike Memes
Celebrate 'Happy International Blue Screen Day' @ https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-memes-celebrate-happy-international-blue-screen-day/
Watch | Time-lapse map shows
Microsoft-led IT outage’s impact on US air traffic @ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/watch-time-lapse-map-shows-microsoft-led-it-outages-impact-on-us-air-traffic-9465795/
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