Microsoft’s Kernel Conundrum: Can New Security Measures Prevent Another CrowdStrike Catastrophe?
Microsoft is working to allow endpoint security solutions to operate outside the Windows kernel to prevent future mega-outages. This change responds to demands from customers and vendors, addressing issues like performance needs and anti-tampering protections. The move follows the CrowdStrike outage, which highlighted the risks of current practices.
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s grand plan to keep security solutions out of Windows’ kernel is like trying to keep a cat out of a box – it’s a valiant effort, but that feline is going to find a way in if it really wants to. At least this time, Windows won’t be left with 8.5 million bricked PCs. Thank you, CrowdStrike, for the cautionary tale!
Key Points:
- Microsoft is working to allow endpoint security solutions to operate outside the OS kernel.
- Performance and anti-tampering protections are key challenges to address.
- Summit attendees, including major security vendors, supported the initiative.
- July’s CrowdStrike outage highlighted the risks of kernel-level access for security products.
- Microsoft aims to collaborate with security vendors on safe update deployment practices.
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