Windows Woes to Wins: Microsoft’s Resiliency Revamp After Epic Crash Catastrophe
Microsoft is revamping Windows after a CrowdStrike update crash, launching the Windows Resiliency Initiative. Expect a 2025 release with quicker recoveries, stronger security, and more resilient drivers. The initiative aims to make Windows more self-defending while giving third-party developers wiggle room outside the kernel. Talk about learning from your crashes!
Hot Take:
Microsoft, the tech giant synonymous with “ahem, please restart,” is finally taking a long, hard look at itself in the mirror post-CrowdStrike calamity. It’s like Windows decided to stop being the butt of every cybersecurity joke and started its journey towards becoming the security superhero we never knew we needed. Or maybe just the superhero we knew we needed since Windows 95.
Key Points:
- Microsoft is revamping Windows for a more secure and resilient OS by 2025 after a CrowdStrike incident.
- The Windows Resiliency Initiative aims to make the OS faster in recovery, more resilient, and self-defending.
- New security measures include tighter application controls, stronger identity management, and improved privilege access.
- Shift from C++ to Rust to enhance security and allow third-party developers to work outside of the kernel.
- Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, pushing users towards Windows 11 or the new release.
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