Overview

• Microsoft hosted the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit with vendors and government officials to discuss enhancing Windows security.
• The CrowdStrike outage in July, caused by a faulty update, highlighted the risks of kernel-level access for security software.
• Microsoft plans to develop new platform capabilities allowing security solutions to operate outside of Windows kernel mode.
• Key challenges include ensuring performance, anti-tampering protections, and maintaining security while moving software out of the kernel.
• Security vendors and industry experts have generally supported the initiative, emphasizing the need for collaboration and best practices.