Microsoft to Host Windows Security Summit in CrowdStrike Outage Aftermath

Microsoft to Host Windows Security Summit in CrowdStrike Outage Aftermath

August 26, 2024 at 05:57PM

Microsoft will host a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on Sept. 10 with partners like CrowdStrike to address cyber resiliency and infrastructure improvements. The summit is a response to the recent CrowdStrike outage, aiming to prevent such events in the future by discussing system design and security practices. Microsoft will share conference details post-event.

Key Takeaways from Microsoft Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit Meeting Notes:

– The summit will be held on September 10th with the focus on improving cyber resiliency and critical infrastructure.
– The primary partners involved in the summit include CrowdStrike, with the aim of preventing a recurrence of the recent outage that caused significant disruptions and financial losses.
– Discussions will center on designing systems for resiliency and enhancing security and safe deployment practices.
– There is consideration for applications to rely more on Windows user mode rather than kernel mode.
– Further details from the conference discussions will be shared by Microsoft post-event.

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