CYBERSECURITY VS. SOFTWARE GIANTS: RECENT TRENDS IN CROWDSTRIKE AND MICROSOFT STOCK PRICES. RISKS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE STOCK MARKET

Abstract This article proposes an analysis of the recent stock market performance of two main actors in the technology sector: CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, and Microsoft, one of the most important players in software and cloud services. This analysis shows how the recent stock performance of the two companies may be assessed using linear regression and random forest techniques. Following this assessment, the study identifies the tech reliance risks for different industries when faced with disruption of critical services and business operations due to cybersecurity outages. Additionally, this research shows how major cyber incidents impact the investor confidence and market stability. The dual approach that includes advances statistical methods and risk analysis offers a perspective on the resilience of technology stocks in a volatile market environment. Furthermore, this paper underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in sustaining market confidence and economic stability.