Microsoft is making some major Windows security changes
Microsoft is building new Windows security features to prevent another CrowdStrike incident
There’s no talk of locking down the Windows kernel just yet, but Microsoft clearly wants to move endpoint security systems out of there.
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Post-CrowdStrike catastrophe, Microsoft figures moving antivirus out of Windows kernel mode is a good idea
Microsoft says it's working on Windows to allow endpoint security solutions to operate effectively outside of the operating system's kernel, all with a view to preventing any future CrowdStrike-esque mega-outages.
Microsoft wants to beef up Windows security to prevent CrowdStrike-like fiascos, but there are critical concerns: "A world where only Microsoft can provide effective endpoint ...
Microsoft is in talks to develop a new platform that could satisfy the needs of security vendors following the massive outage caused by a faulty CrowdStike that left over 8.5 million Windows devices with BSODs for hours.
Microsoft to tighten Windows after CrowdStrike outage
The severity and scale of the outage led Microsoft to host a security summit at its headquarters in Washington during which it invited CrowdStrike, key security partners, and government representatives to discuss “concrete steps” it could take to “improve security and safe deployment practices” for its clients.
Microsoft, Security Vendors Talk Windows Kernel Improvements Post-CrowdStrike
Microsoft recently met with executives from some of its biggest security partners, including beleaguered CrowdStrike, to discuss ways to protect their mutual customers from another disaster.
Windows is still making changes to prevent another CrowdStrike-type disaster
After what happened with CrowdStrike, Microsoft wants to ensure that the incident doesn't repeat itself by making some important changes to its security.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft working to prevent a new Windows "CrowdStrike incident"
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