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Microsoft is building new Windows security features to prevent another CrowdStrike incident


Endpoint security software could soon move out of the Windows kernel.

The announcement stems from a Microsoft-hosted security summit earlier this week at the company’s Redmond, Washington headquarters, where it discussed changes to Windows in the wake of the disastrous CrowdStrike incident in July. “As a next step, Microsoft will continue to design and develop this new platform capability with input and collaboration from ecosystem partners to achieve the goal of enhanced reliability without sacrificing security,” says Weston. “I applaud Microsoft for opening its doors to continue collaborating with leading endpoint security leaders,” says Kevin Simzer, chief operating officer at Trend Micro.

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