When Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a widespread outage that disrupted countless websites, apps, and online tools across the globe, businesses were reminded just how dependent we’ve become on cloud technology.
To help make sense of the disruption and its implications for organizations that rely on the cloud, Fox 35 Good Day Orlando invited Roy Richardson, Chief Security Officer at Aurora InfoTech, to share his expert insights.
During the interview, Roy explained what caused the AWS outage and how even a short period of downtime can ripple through industries. From streaming services and e-commerce platforms to productivity tools and corporate systems, the impact was felt far and wide.
“Cloud computing has revolutionized how we do business,” Roy noted, “but it has also created new points of dependency. When one major provider experiences an outage, the effects can be immediate and costly.”
As more businesses migrate their operations, data, and software to the cloud, few stop to consider the risks of vendor outages, misconfigurations, or service interruptions. Roy highlighted how this growing dependency can become a single point of failure, especially for organizations without a solid business continuity plan.
“Resilience starts with preparation,” he explained. “Companies must ensure they have redundancy, security controls, and recovery strategies in place. So that when disruptions happen, operations don’t grind to a halt.”
Roy’s appearance on Fox 35 underscored Aurora InfoTech’s ongoing mission: helping businesses strengthen their Cybersecurity posture, reduce downtime risks, and build continuity in an unpredictable digital world.
Whether it’s a cloud outage, a cyberattack, or a natural disaster, Aurora InfoTech’s proactive strategies help organizations stay secure, operational, and confident in their technology.
Watch Roy’s full interview here: Fox 35 Good Day Orlando Segment
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