Taking steps that drive resiliency and security for Windows customers
Microsoft's Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit focused on enhancing Windows security through collaboration among vendors, discussing Safe Deployment Practices, long-term enhancements, and practical steps for enterprises to improve security.
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Microsoft recently hosted the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit, gathering endpoint security vendors and government officials to discuss strategies for enhancing resiliency and security for Windows customers. The summit highlighted the importance of transparency and collaboration among security vendors, especially in light of recent incidents like the CrowdStrike breach. Key discussions focused on the complexities of the security landscape and the need for diverse security options for Windows users. Participants emphasized the significance of Safe Deployment Practices (SDP) to ensure safe updates across various endpoints. The summit also explored long-term security enhancements for Windows, including new platform capabilities that extend security features beyond kernel mode. Vendors expressed a commitment to collaboration, sharing best practices, and improving incident response strategies. Practical steps for enterprises to bolster their security include implementing business continuity plans and regular data backups. Overall, the summit fostered a spirit of cooperation among competitors, aiming to collectively address security challenges and protect customers from cyber threats.
- Microsoft hosted a summit to enhance Windows security and resiliency.
- Key themes included the importance of collaboration among security vendors.
- Safe Deployment Practices (SDP) were discussed as a means to improve update safety.
- Long-term security enhancements for Windows were explored, focusing on new platform capabilities.
- Participants emphasized practical steps for enterprises to improve their security posture.
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4 commentsKidding aside, robcohen makes a great point about the infinite backwards compatibility … if MSFT were to sunset more product versions more quickly it could accelerate upgrade cycles. But then again “new code considered harmful” applies.
What could help is a much more modular OS that installs a very slim base set of functionality and lets users choose additional capabilities to install or not. This would (perhaps) cut vuln and misconfig surface area if it were implemented in a real way.
Like, cough, fixing bugs, cough. /s
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